Dellin Betances Looks Good During Bullpen Session
5 years agoNew York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) looked "really good" during his bullpen session on Friday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Shoulder and Achilles injuries limited Betances to only one game last season for the Yankees. If Betances is in fact ready for the July start of the 2020 season, he and Seth Lugo will serve as the Mets setup men in front of closer Edwin Diaz. Betances will have value in holds leagues and for strikeout upside if he's healthy. He may also be in line for some save opportunities if Diaz loses his grip on the closer role during the season.
Source: Deesha Thosar on Twitter
Source: Deesha Thosar on Twitter
Dellin Betances Agrees To Minor League Deal With Dodgers
3 years agoFree-agent relief pitcher Dellin Betances agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, according to a source. Betances pitched just one inning for the New York Mets last year before having season-ending shoulder surgery. The 34-year-old right-hander has tossed only 13 1/3 relief innings over the last three years combined due to injuries, so there's no guarantee he'll make it back to his pre-injury form as a high-leverage bullpen arm. But the Dodgers will take a chance on Betances, who made the All-Star squad in four straight seasons with the New York Yankees from 2014-17. Betances has a 2.53 career ERA, 1.07 WHIP and an impressive 14.4 K/9 in 10 major league seasons.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
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