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New York Post
29 minutes ago
- New York Post
Jose Butto emotional as he learns Mets are trading him while sitting in bullpen
José Buttó appeared to find out in real time that he was part of the Wednesday trade that brought reliever Tyler Rogers to the Mets. As part of a deal with the Giants, Butto, Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert are heading to San Francisco, The Post's Joel Sherman reported. News of the deal broke as the Mets and Padres were on the field and Buttó in the bullpen at Petco Park. SNY captured the scene during its broadcast as the right-hander sat next to bullpen coach José Rosado, who appeared to deliver the news. 3 Jose Butto appeared to be fighting back some emotions after he was traded. SNY/X 3 Jose Butto was sent to the Giants in a trade. SNY/X Buttó then seemed to be fighting back some emotions as he dipped his head down and wiped his face before Rosado patted him on the knee. The hurler was later seen getting up off the bench and walking out of the bullpen, still seeming to be caught up in the news. He at one point put both hands on the back of his hat as he walked out of the bullpen. He was later seen saying his goodbyes to players inside the Mets' dugout. Buttó has spent his entire career with the Mets organization after he was signed as an international free agent in 2017, making his MLB debut for the club on Aug. 21, 2022, in a start against the Phillies. This season, Buttó has pitched 47 innings with a 3.64 ERA and 41 strikeouts. The Mets now bring in Rogers as a late-inning reliever, though the submariner is slated to be a free agent after the season. 3 New York Mets pitcher José Buttó pitching in the seventh inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Tidwell, a right-handed pitcher, is ranked as the 10th-best Mets prospect by MLB Pipeline. Gilbert, an outfielder, sits 12th on that list. Rogers recorded a 1.80 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 50 innings for the Giants this season.


NBC Sports
30 minutes ago
- NBC Sports
Buffalo Sabres home arena to remain KeyBank Center after reaching 10-year naming rights extension
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres' home arena will continue being called the KeyBank Center after the two sides announced a 10-year naming rights extension on Wednesday. The new deal will kick in next year and run through 2035-36. The Cleveland-based bank has a large regional presence in Buffalo, and took over the downtown arena's naming rights after acquiring First Niagara Bank in 2016. As part of the extension, the bank's name will be featured on the Sabres' helmets for away games starting this season. The arena is undergoing a series of long-needed renovations since first opening in 1996. Last year, the Sabres replaced the roof and installed a new video scoreboard over center ice. The next series of renovations are expected to address upgrading the seats and fan amenities. The Sabres' control the building, which is also home to the three-time defending National Lacrosse League champion Bandits, and have placed an emphasis on adding more events since Pete Guelli took over as the team's chief operating officer last year. In November, the arena will host one of Paul McCartney's 20 North American tour stops, as well as host a pre-Olympic U.S. vs. Canada women's hockey Rivalry Series game. The Sabres, meanwhile, have been struggling on the ice with the team in the midst of an NHL-record 14-season playoff drought.
Yahoo
31 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Guardians rumors: Why Steven Kwan is ‘unlikely' to be traded despite buzz
The post Guardians rumors: Why Steven Kwan is 'unlikely' to be traded despite buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Cleveland Guardians are under .500 with the MLB trade deadline looming. They are expected to sell, with rumors flying around about closer Emmanuel Clase. Rumors have also been circulating about Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan before the MLB trade deadline. ESPN's Buster Olney poured some cold water on that rumor on Tuesday. 'The player asked about the most on the Guardians' roster is Steven Kwan, but given that he's 2 1/2 years away from free agency, it's unlikely he'll be traded, according to sources. His slash line this year: .288/.352/.398, with 11 SB,' Olney reported. Kwan just played in his second consecutive All-Star Game, representing the Guardians as a reserve in Atlanta. Despite his high batting average and 109 OPS+, the trade rumors were swirling. Kwan could bring back a haul for a scuffling Cleveland team, but they want their lead-off hitter for the next World Series run. The Guardians should consider trading their pending free agents. Outfielder Lane Thomas was their deadline pickup last year, but he has been dreadful in Cleveland. Could his .598 OPS and -0.7 bWAR in 92 games be ignored enough to land him with a new team? It's unlikely, but the market is thin at the deadline. The other pending free agent is first baseman Carlos Santana, who has played for seven different teams in 16 seasons. Whoever picks him up should know he could go back to Cleveland for his fourth stint. But the veteran has been hitting this year, with a .680 OPS and Gold Glove-caliber defense. Could a reunion with the Seattle Mariners or a stint with an eighth team be on the horizon? The Guardians should be sellers at the deadline, whether or not Kwan is moved or not. His value won't get any higher than it is now, but they are hopeful for the future in Cleveland. Should your team try and overpay to yank Kwan out of Cleveland? Related: MLB rumors: Trade buzz gets louder for Guardians' 2-time All-Star Related: Guardians President addresses team name after Donald Trump's comments