Summary
The New York Mets have reportedly agreed to sign Carl Edwards Jr., a veteran baseball pitcher who won a World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. Edwards will join the Mets and compete for a spot in their bullpen during spring training. This move follows the Mets' efforts to strengthen their team after not making the playoffs last season.
Key Facts
- The Mets fell short of the playoffs after leading their division earlier in the season.
- Carl Edwards Jr. is a pitcher with a World Series win in 2016 with the Cubs.
- In his career with the Cubs, he had a 3.30 ERA, which means he allowed around 3.3 runs per nine innings.
- Edwards has played for several teams, including the Cubs, Padres, and Rangers.
- He is known for using three types of pitches: fastball, curveball, and changeup.
- Edwards' deal with the Mets includes an opportunity to attend spring training.
- If he joins the Mets' main team, it will be the ninth team of his career.
- The Mets recently signed Devin Williams, another pitcher, to a substantial contract.
