Mets organization’s have penchant for players who were good three or more years ago on another team but who are now garbage versus trying guys from within the organization. It’s accurate, regardless of whether it involved recycling former first basemen or outfielders or trash diving for starting pitchers. And Julio Teheran’s acquisition continues that trend.
In the majors, Teheran has a 6.07 FIP and a 5.92 ERA since 2020. Since 2016, he has never had a FIP lower than 4.66. Despite his age of thirty-three, he has been a valuable member of the rotation since Obama took office because of his throwing rather than chance.
The Mets needed to add a starting pitcher because Kodai Senga was sidelined at the beginning of the season and Tylor Megill followed him to the sidelines following one start. But instead of promoting Jose Butto, 26, who was a member of the Mets’ winning team in 2017 and finished with a 3.64 ERA and 4.02 FIP, and who had a 3.29 ERA and 3.15 FIP in five starts in September, the team dug through the trash to find a player who had a better season than Luis Severino.
The Mets’ steadfast dedication to the practice of selecting failing players from other organizations is almost astounding, as they demonstrate year after year. If only it weren’t so annoying, you know.
The Mets had to wait at least 15 days to add Butto to the MLB roster, unless he was to replace an injured player, because he was optioned to the minor leagues. And they had the chance with Megill going on the IL. All they did was decide not to utilize it. The Mets promoted reliever Reed Garrett in place of a starting to replace an injured starter.
Earlier in the year, David Stearns stated that young men required a chance. Since then, he has added J.D. Martinez, 36, to the team to replace the 24-year-old Mark Vientos, and Teheran, 33, to replace the 26-year-old Butto.
Teheran is currently entertaining us by tossing beach balls onto the plate. Teheran had a dreadful 1.63 HR/9 in 71.2 IP last year. And we’re meant to be thrilled to have this man in the rotation? It’s moves like these that make being a Mets fan difficult.
Butto ought to have left Spring Training with the club. He had a fantastic end to 2023 and then an even better time in Florida. Not only did he not make the Opening Day roster, but he was passed over for the first available rotation place. And it would be one thing if Joey Lucchesi was chosen instead of him. Instead, though, they brought a has-been from the street.
Martinez was good last year, at least.
It’s difficult to think of a more ideal way for them to say goodbye to Butto than what they did. It’s a slap in the face following Stearns’ remarks about giving young players a chance.
It was my expectation that instead of seeking for excuses to screw guys from the organization, the new management would try to find ways to give them a chance. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
The same as the previous boss, meet the new one.