1 week agoThe Boston Red Sox granted right-handed reliever
Adam Ottavino his release on Sunday after he triggered his opt-out clause, a source tells MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Ottavino triggered the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract after he was informed that he wasn't going to make the Opening Day bullpen out of camp. The 39-year-old veteran struggled to a 10.80 ERA with five walks and eight strikeouts in five Grapefruit League innings in spring training, but he's likely to get picked up before long due to his 46 career saves over 14 years of big-league experience. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen for the New York Mets in 2024, Ottavino held a 4.34 ERA (3.67 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, one save, 70 strikeouts, 23 walks and 15 holds as a late-inning setup man. Ottavino has a 3.49 career ERA and 1.28 WHIP over his 14 seasons with five different teams.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
1 month agoRight-handed relief pitcher
Adam Ottavino signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox. This deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Ottavino spent the 2021 campaign in Boston but has spent the past three seasons in Queens. Last summer, Ottavino held a 4.34 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP across 56 innings with the Mets. He generated a strong 3.19 xERA, which suggests he should see some regression when he returns to the mound. However, during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the right-hander was very effective as he held a 2.62 ERA and a strong 1.09 WHIP across 127 1/3 innings. During this stretch, he tallied 141 punchouts and added 32 holds. Fantasy managers should expect the 39-year-old to compete for a bullpen role in Boston. If he cracks the Opening Day roster, he could eventually earn a high-leverage role.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jon Heyman
11 months agoNew York Mets relief pitcher
Adam Ottavino was called upon to close out Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran right-hander is normally a set-up pitcher, but was asked to close with
Edwin Diaz being unavailable for this game. Ottavino gave up a home run and got some traffic on the bases. Despite that, he was able to strike out the final two batters and record his first save of the season. It's unlikely that Ottavino gets many more saves in the future with Diaz being the primary option.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 year agoFree-agent relief pitcher
Adam Ottavino and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, pending a physical, on Saturday. Ottavino became a free agent this offseason after declining a $6.75 million player option, with $4 million of it being deferred. The 38-year-old veteran will return on a cheaper deal and will return in a high-leverage role as a setup man ahead of closer
Edwin Diaz, who missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury. Ottavino had a 3.21 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 62 strikeouts and a career-high 12 saves in 61 2/3 relief innings in Queens last season. His velocity dipped in 2023, though, and opponents squared him up much more often, meaning he might not be as effective in 2024 if that trend continues. Ottavino also won't be in line for nearly as many save chances as long as Diaz is healthy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Joel Sherman
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