The New York Mets just pulled the trigger on a big bullpen move, designating veteran right-hander Chris Devenski for assignment on Friday afternoon. This wasn’t some minor tweak, man, this was a loud and clear message about where the NL East club sees its relief corps going, especially as they roll into another non-postseason finish. His replacement, fellow righty Jack Weisenburger, got the call from Triple-A Syracuse, and that’s the real story here.
The Brutal End To Devenski’s Mets Run
Devenski, a 35-year-old veteran who has pitched for seven different clubs over 11 years, just couldn’t make it work this season. He only got into six games for the Mets, and let’s be real, his numbers were brutal: eight earned runs on nine hits through just 5.1 innings. That’s an 11.74 ERA, which, yeah, is exactly why this move happened. It’s a tough end for a guy who was an All-Star back in 2017 with the Houston Astros, a team that went on to win the World Series that year. Think about that contrast, right? From that high to this tough departure. He did have a solid run with them in 2025, posting a 2.16 ERA over 16.2 innings, but this year was a whole different story.
Why This Move Is All About Next Season
So, who’s stepping up? Weisenburger is in, and this isn’t just about replacing a struggling arm. As Darragh McDonald from MLB Trade Rumors put it, Devenski is “a 35-year-old impending free agent, so he gives the club no long-term value.” Ouch, but honest, right? The Mets are staring down a second straight season without a playoff berth, and it’s clear they’re using these remaining games to see what their younger, controllable pitchers like Weisenburger can do. Devenski was probably never going to re-sign in the offseason anyway. This move is all about getting those future pieces some big league exposure now.
It’s a tough business, but for the Mets, it’s about turning the page. Keep an eye on Weisenburger and these young arms. They’re the ones getting their shot to prove they belong and potentially build that bullpen for next year.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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