The Mets have announced to reporters, including Tim Britton of The Athletic, that right-hander Jimmy Yacabonis has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to Denyi Reyes, whose selection was reported yesterday.
Yacabonis, 31, began the year with the Mets on a minor league deal. This is the second time he has been designated for assignment by the club this year, as he was also on the roster from mid-April until late May, though he spent most of that time on the IL with a left quad strain. His first DFA resulted in him clearing waivers and accepting an outright assignment, which got him back onto the roster a week ago.
Between those two stints, he’s tossed 13 2/3 innings over seven outings, allowing 6.59 earned runs per nine frames. In last night’s 7-0 loss to Atlanta, he tossed 3 2/3 innings in relief of starter Tylor Megill, allowing one earned run. Though manager Buck Showalter was appreciative of that performance, it likely made him unavailable for today’s doubleheader. Since he’s out of options, he’s been squeezed off the roster and into DFA limbo for a second time this year.
The Mets will now have a week to put him on waivers. The last time this happened, he cleared and stuck around, which could perhaps play out again. Though it’s also possible some new job openings have opened up after various trades were made prior to the recent deadline. Yacabonis has a career ERA of 6.08 in 131 2/3 innings dating back to 2017. Though he’s out of options, he has less than two years of service time and could be theoretically retained for future seasons without a huge cost.
One O’s cast-off for another. Next they’ll DFA DJ Stewart and guve his roster spot to Jonathan Ara… oh whoops… Dylan Bundy. Forgot they already did the Arauz dance. The Mets right now are basically the 2018 Orioles, but with the self-centric dbag Alonso tending 1B instead of Crush Davis.
What’s your beef with Alonso? He’s the only offense the team has.
he is a tool
@balzenuf, I take it then that you have met Pete, you know him personally and his behavior in your presence was that of a tool? Or are you one of multiple folks just making stuff up about Pete?
You must be Alonso’s burner account…
I’m just a realist. The team sucks and he’s basically the offense.
Pete’s like the least self-centered guy around. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
He’s also the lowest IQ player in MLB. Not too bright. And with the trash talking with Atlanta, he’s not very mature either. He’s a great power hitter but with baggage. Gotta take the good with the not so good with Alonso.
@86mets, can you provide IQ scores for MLB players, can’t seem to find those or any reference to intelligence in baseball reference. ….or are you just making stuff up?
@86Mets has no idea what he’s talking about. Pete has no beef with anyone and a great baseball IQ.
Dylan Bundy was released weeks if not months ago…
@KingOmar, the guy who donates to wounded warriors, first responders, gives to support minor league players, and is genuinely seen as a nice guy to you is a ‘self centered dbag’? Have any facts to support your insults?
Jimmy Yacabonis has a whole lot of airport stickers on his luggage.
Just as he was coming into his own…..
Got an arm, a gas can and a pack of matches, you too can audition as a Mets relief(?) arson specialist! Buck wants YOU(at least for a few innings)!
Buck: You know why we have to DFA you?
Jimmy: Did I not pitch well enough.
Buck: the problem was that you did pitch well enough and I wanted you to give up an eighth run.
Braves outta grab Yacky and use him to further torture the muts…
Why is V-Bach still in the lineup or even still on the team? Why is Winans pitching instead of ASS or Soroka?
Braves could beat these bums with Cee Cee Winans
Winans is pitching so the Braves can show the Mets and Farm Director Kevin Howard how much of a mistake he made back in dec 2021 by not protecting Winans from the minor league Rule 5 draft.
Why is V-Bach still playing, why is he even on the team. Why is Winans pitching instead of ASS or Soroka?
Winans is from the Mets organization so why not continue to rub salt in the wound! LOVE IT!
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Looks like the Mets gifted the Braves Winans. Doesn’t throw hard but gets it done.
@Mercenary
Winans looked good against the Mets today, but so does any other scrub. Not saying he’s a scrub, my point is I wouldn’t put any stock into someone doing well against the Mets. It’s the norm this season for the unlikables.
I see the Braves are getting Mets fans ready for the Jets season.
Nah, it’s the Braves contributing to a season full of LOL moments in a single game.
At least Danny Mendick isn’t another Jose Reyes on the mound!
Them recalling Yacabonis solidified to me that they truly, 100% threw in the towel on 2023. He was bad with the Mets, he’s been bad everywhere, good riddance.