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Mets Acquire 31-Year-Old Pitcher With No MLB Experience: Report

Mets Acquire 31-Year-Old Pitcher With No MLB Experience: Report

Summary

The New York Mets have signed 31-year-old pitcher Bryce Conley to a minor-league contract. Conley has not played in Major League Baseball before and spent last season in the Washington Nationals' minor league system. He has also played briefly in Mexico.

Key Facts

  • Bryce Conley is 31 years old and has never pitched in Major League Baseball.
  • Last year, Conley had an earned run average (ERA) of just over 5.00 with the Washington Nationals' minor league teams.
  • Conley signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets.
  • Conley was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2017 in the 22nd round.
  • He has pitched 491 innings in the minor leagues, allowing 428 hits.
  • Conley has also played in Mexico, where he posted a 2.73 ERA in 29 2/3 innings.
  • He might be used as a long-relief pitcher or for occasional starts if needed during the season.

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