Two-time All-Star Zack Britton is retiring after a 12-year career in the Majors.
The Brewers and Mets have been linked to interest in veteran reliever Zack Britton.
The Mets were among the ten teams that attended free agent left-hander Zack Britton’s showcase on Friday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
With just two weeks until Opening Day, it’s unlikely that Zack Britton could sign with a team and be ready to pitch by the time the season gets underway.
Brooks Raley is the only left-hander slated for a role in the Mets’ bullpen, so Britton would’ve added some southpaw depth that seems necessary on paper.
Former All-Star closer Zack Britton is hosting a workout for six interested clubs today, tweets Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets are one of the six teams in attendance.
The two sides have yet to line up on a contract, as the Angels’ interest may only hinge on getting Britton at a lower amount than his asking price of roughly $9M.
With less than three weeks to go until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, most of the top free agents have already signed with clubs for the upcoming season.
Britton was one of the sport’s best late-game weapons during his peak with the Orioles and Yankees. His 2016 season with Baltimore — 67 innings with a 0.54 ERA and an 80% ground-ball percentage — was among the best ever by a reliever. While Britton unsurprisingly never replicated that kind of historic pace, he remained a dominant force through 2020.
The Mets are among the teams that have some interest in free-agent lefty Zack Britton, tweets Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The New York Mets may be reaching into manager Buck Showalter’s bag of old connections.
The club didn’t provide any estimated timeline for Abreu’s absence, but an issue with a pitcher’s throwing elbow is always somewhat concerning.
The three players shared their opinions on the ongoing lockout.
Cashman didn’t fully rule out the possibility that the lefty could return for a playoff push.
New York hasn’t yet announced a target date in Britton’s recovery, but the procedure he underwent is similar to a full Tommy John surgery. Those typically require 12-14-month rehab periods.
This will be the second elbow procedure the 33-year-old has undergone this season.
After Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton hit home runs in the ninth-inning in the Field of Dreams game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, closer Zach Britton was called to finish off the contest.
Britton’s return will come at a time when the Yankees’ other high-priced bullpen lefty, Aroldis Chapman, has been melting down at the most alarming rate of his career.
Zack Britton is heading back to the injured list with a left hamstring strain, and a back issue has landed Wandy Peralta on the injured list as well.
Britton will make his first appearance of the season, potentially making an already-strong Yankee bullpen even stronger.
The New York Yankees have been playing far more efficient baseball as of late, despite falling to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon. While the team has experienced better offensive performances, the Yankees have been inconsistent in a few areas.
Britton is recovering from March surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow and is "doing really well," according to Boone.
New York Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Zack Britton is having a rough 2021.
German is back with the Yankees at the start of spring training, and fellow pitcher Zack Britton doesn't seem like he'll be embracing his teammate's return with open arms.
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