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08-07-2025
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Mets make 3 roster moves amid Yankees series
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images. The post Mets make 3 roster moves amid Yankees series appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets continued to adjust their roster ahead of Saturday's crucial Subway Series showdown with the New York Yankees, making three significant bullpen transactions. In a move that underscores the team's urgency to stay competitive in the NL East, the Mets signed right-hander Zach Pop to a one-year major league deal, designated Tyler Zuber for assignment, and optioned Austin Warren to Triple-A Syracuse. Advertisement All three moves were first reported by Just Mets' Michael Baron, who posted the following update on X, formerly known as Twitter. '#Mets roster moves: RHP Zach Pop (#56) signed to a 1-year Major League contract RHP Austin Warren optioned to Triple-A Syracuse RHP Tyler Zuber designated for assignment' The addition of Pop gives the Mets a potential bullpen stabilizer. While his most recent stint with Seattle saw him post a 13.50 ERA in four appearances, the 28-year-old has a career 4.75 ERA and thrives on generating ground balls with his sinking fastball. He's expected to begin in low-leverage spots as the club evaluates his fit. Meanwhile, Warren was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the active roster. During his brief stint in Queens, he allowed one run over 1.2 innings. In the minors, however, he's recorded a respectable 4.18 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, keeping him in play for a potential call-up later this season depending on the Mets' bullpen needs. Advertisement Zuber was designated for assignment to open up a 40-man roster spot. The right-hander appeared in just one game for the club this year and carries a 5.27 career ERA. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays last season, Zuber has spent most of his time in the Mets' minor league system and now becomes a DFA casualty in a roster crunch. The Subway Series matchup carries significant weight, as the Mets enter Saturday just 0.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East. With Kodai Senga also beginning a rehab assignment in Double-A Binghamton, help could soon be on the way for the rotation as well. The team's recent surge has them squarely in the playoff picture, and every game against a rival like the Yankees carries October-level implications. With several key contributors working back from injury, depth and late-inning reliability remain top priorities. For now, the front office is clearly focused on maintaining bullpen flexibility and momentum after Friday's win over the Yankees. These latest Mets roster moves reflect a team trying to maximize every edge in a playoff race that looks destined to go down to the wire. Related: Mets' Brandon Nimmo makes Yankees pay with Subway Series Grand Slam Related: Jeff McNeil gets brutally honest on playing with Juan Soto
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08-07-2025
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Mets' Brandon Nimmo makes Yankees pay with Subway Series Grand Slam
The post Mets' Brandon Nimmo makes Yankees pay with Subway Series Grand Slam appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets have awakened after a sleepy June, but the New York Yankees' slumber is continuing into July. Brandon Nimmo is doing his part to keep the reigning American League champions down, bashing a grand slam in the first inning to lift his squad to a 4-0 lead. Advertisement The Mets left fielder launched an 87 mph Carlos Rodon slider 387 feet, notching his third long ball in the last four days. Following a rough start to the season, Nimmo is heating up and accumulating some impressive numbers. He is now batting well over .250 and has 18 homers and 52 RBIs. A .313 on-base percentage remains an issue, but the 32-year-old is providing valuable production. Considering how star-dependent New York's lineup is right now, Nimmo's recent burst of power is especially important. Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso comprise a striking big three, but a balanced batting order is vital. The National League looks challenging as expected, so it will take timely hitting to propel the Mets to their first pennant since 2015. Nimmo's clutch grand salami in Citi Field is the type of difference-making play New York needs if it is going to outlast the Philadelphia Phillies for the division and enter the playoffs as an undeniable championship contender. On this day, though, it could clinch round two of the Subway Series for the Mets. They dropped two to the Yankees in May but can split or take the annual showdown depending on how the rest of the weekend goes. Advertisement Following Juan Soto's historic decision to spurn The Bronx for Flushing, this rivalry has more juice in it than it has in two decades. Bragging rights carry limited significance in the midst of a long season, but the Mets can gain a huge momentum boost by potentially sweeping the Yankees. There is still a ways to go before such a scenario can come to fruition, however. Brandon Nimmo's early heroics are still holding strong at time of print, with the home team leading 7-2 in the fifth inning. Related: Mets make 3 roster moves amid Yankees series Related: Jeff McNeil gets brutally honest on playing with Juan Soto
