Mets Get 25-Year-Old Pitcher Back Thanks to Rays' Roster Crunch
Summary
The New York Mets have reacquired pitcher Nate Lavender after the Tampa Bay Rays returned him due to a roster decision. Lavender, who had been recovering from elbow surgeries, was originally picked by the Rays in the Rule 5 Draft. He returns to the Mets after spending time on the injured list with the Rays.Key Facts
- Nate Lavender is a 25-year-old pitcher who initially belonged to the New York Mets.
- The Tampa Bay Rays obtained Lavender in the Rule 5 Draft, which allows teams to pick players not on another team’s major league roster.
- Lavender was placed on the 60-day injured list after having internal brace surgery on his elbow.
- The Rays designated Lavender for assignment, allowing him to return to the Mets.
- Lavender has been impressive in the minors, achieving a 2.41 ERA and 174 strikeouts over 115 2/3 innings.
- He underwent two elbow surgeries over the past year and a half, including one to remove bone spurs.
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