The New York Mets claimed rookie right-handed pitcher Cameron Weston off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, a move made as their postseason berth odds are pretty much at rock bottom. This move addresses pitching depth for the season’s final month. To make space on the 40-man roster, catcher Shawn Ross was designated for assignment.
Who Is Cameron Weston, Anyway?
Weston, a 26-year-old righty, made his Major League debut with the Orioles in May. He tossed one scoreless inning, grabbing a strikeout and a walk, which isn’t a bad way to start, right? He was originally an eighth-round pick by Baltimore out of Michigan back in 2022. So, he’s got some draft pedigree, at least.
The Triple-A Numbers Tell A Story
Now, let’s talk about what Weston has been doing all season. He’s spent his time in Baltimore’s Triple-A Norfolk system, putting up a 7.89 ERA across 31 appearances, including seven starts. That’s a pretty rough number to look at. He’s been letting up nearly 12 hits per nine innings, but on the flip side, he’s also striking out 11.6 batters per nine. The Mets are stashing him at Triple-A Syracuse for the time being.
This move for Weston really screams “depth for depth’s sake” as the Mets wrap up the season’s final month. With their chances of making it to October basically gone, this is about evaluating what they’ve got for whatever comes next, even if Weston’s Triple-A numbers aren’t exactly screaming “future ace” just yet.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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