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07/26/24 10:27:00
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07/26 22:25 CDT Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor
league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder
Rhylan Thomas
NEW YORK (AP) --- Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the
Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas on Friday night in a
move by New York to bolster its bullpen.
Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves in 46
relief appearances for the Mariners but struggled over his last nine outings,
going 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA and two blown saves. He was dealt hours after Seattle
acquired Yimi Garca from Toronto.
The eight-year veteran has 11 saves and has averaged 10.5 strikeouts per nine
innings for the Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins and Houston Astros. He
won a World Series ring with the Astros in 2022 and has a 2.70 ERA in 23
postseason appearances.
"He's got that ability to come in late in games," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza
said. "He's a power arm. He's 97-98 (mph), there's a splitter. I've seen it a
lot. I'm glad he's on my side now."
Stanek receives a $250,000 assignment bonus because of the trade, in addition
to his $4 million salary. He would earn $250,000 bonuses for pitching in 50, 60
and 70 games.
Mets pitchers Drew Smith and Brooks Raley are out for the season after Tommy
John surgery while emerging rookie right-hander Dedniel Nez was put on the
15-day injured list Friday with a right pronator strain. Right-handers Sean
Reid-Foley (right shoulder) and Reed Garrett (right elbow) also are sidelined.
"He's definitely going to help us," Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez said.
"We're excited to add a piece here."
New York acquired right-hander Phil Maton from Tampa Bay on July 9.
Thomas, 24, was selected by the Mets in the 11th round of the 2022 amateur
draft. He was batting .265 with five homers, 31 RBIs and 11 steals in 74 games
at Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse.
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