New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse for further recovery from an elbow injury sustained last season. Initially a strong contributor in 2024 with a 2.31 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 35 innings, Nunez's absence opens a spot on the Mets' roster. Competing for the role are Max Kranick, who has excelled in spring training, and Huascar Brazoban, who struggled last season but has shown promise this spring as well.
New York Mets reliever Dedniel Nunez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse as he continues recovery from an elbow injury, impacting his Opening Day availability.
Nunez developed into a key late-inning option in his debut season with a 2.31 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 35 innings pitched.
With Nunez out, Max Kranick and Huascar Brazoban compete for a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster, both showcasing impressive spring performances.
Kranick, converted from starter to relief, posted a 1.59 ERA over 11.2 innings this spring, while Brazoban showed a 1.86 ERA in 9.2 innings.
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