April 21, 2025
New York Mets pitching prospect
Blade Tidwell struck out nine batters across 4 1/3 shutout innings during his start against Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday evening. In his outing, Tidwell allowed just two hits and one free pass. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Tidwell, as he posted a modest 6.92 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP across his previous 13 innings (three starts) this season. Through 22 1/3 total innings this season with Triple-A Syracuse, the former second-round selection has held a 4.43 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. He has tallied 28 punchouts and served up just 10 free passes. Last summer, the Tennessee product spent time with Double-A before earning his first taste of Triple-A ball. During his first look at Triple-A, the right-hander held a high 5.93 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status at Triple-A, as he should be in the mix for his MLB debut later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
February 8, 2025
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets pitching prospects
Blade Tidwell and Dom Hamel should compete for a major league debut during the 2025 season. Sammon noted that he expects both of these young arms to be "merit consideration" when the Mets need additional pitching depth later in the season. While both pitchers will have an opportunity to showcase their talents in spring training, they will likely be sent to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the season. Tidwell, the No. 8 ranked prospect in the system, performed very well at Double-A last summer, holding a strong 2.41 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP across 37 1/3 innings. However, during his first look at Triple-A, the Tennessee product took a step back as he posted a 5.93 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. Similar to Tidwell, Hamel, the No. 15 ranked prospect in the system, struggled once he moved up to Triple-A. Over his first look at Triple-A, Hamel posted a 6.79 ERA with a 1.75 WHIP. Fantasy managers in deeper NL-only formats should monitor their progression at Triple-A, as they could become worthy stash candidates once they find their footing.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Will Sammon
July 18, 2024
New York Mets starting pitching prospect
Blade Tidwell has struggled through his first brief taste of Triple-A ball. The former second-round draft pick was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on May 21 after logging two strong stints at Double-A over the past two seasons. Through his first 35 ⅓ frames at the top level of the minors, the Tennessee product has held a disappointing 5.35 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 27:25 BB:K ratio. Tidwell logged his best start on May 29 as he tossed six shutout frames but has allowed at least three earned runs in every start since then. The right-hander is considered the 11th-best prospect in the Mets system on MLB.com and could contented for a late-season major league debut if he can work out these early struggles.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
May 17, 2024
New York Mets starting pitching prospect
Blade Tidwell had another strong outing on Thursday as he tossed six innings of one-run ball and allowed just four hits, one free pass, and struck out six. This was a great bounce-back performance for the 22-year-old, as he had a season-high five earned runs in his previous start. Removing that one outlier performance, Tidwell has a 1.27 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and a 42:11 K:BB through 35 1/3 innings. Tidwell is ranked as the 11th-best prospect in the New York system on MLB Pipeline and is projected to reach the major leagues later this summer. All fantasy managers should monitor him, as he could be promoted to Triple-A fairly soon and is then just one step away from reaching the big leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
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