Former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard, who struggled with a 5.40 ERA in 33.1 innings for the Cleveland Guardians last season, has expressed interest in pitching in Japan’s NPB or South Korea’s KBO for a season. Syndergaard, once a star for the Mets, is considering a new chapter in his career overseas.
Meanwhile, in Mets news, the team has signed pitcher Genesis Cabrera to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Cabrera, who pitched 62.2 innings for the Toronto Blue Jays last season with a solid 3.59 ERA, will look to make an impact in the Mets’ bullpen.
Across the league, there is significant interest in pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, with both the Orioles and Braves reportedly in the mix. Eovaldi, who posted a 12-8 record and a 3.80 ERA for the Rangers last season, is a two-time MLB All-Star.
Other MLB headlines include the Cleveland Guardians hiring Alyssa Nakken as their assistant director of player development, while the Angels have signed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year contract. In a heartwarming moment for the Giants, the team will honor shortstop Brandon Crawford on April 26 after his retirement announcement, marking the end of a long and storied career with the team.
In free agency news, Ty France is drawing interest from more than 10 teams, with reports indicating at least one guaranteed offer for the versatile infielder, who’s also open to catching duties.
In Mets history, this day marks the 1961 trade that brought slugger Frank Thomas to the team in exchange for $125,000 and player Gus Bell, setting the stage for the Mets’ future infield and outfield shaping.
Also, today marks the birthdays of José Parra (1972) and Pedro Astacio (1968).