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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Could pitch in winter ball
Dedniel Nunez is progressing well in his recovery from a right flexor strain and could pitch for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Nunez was shelved for much of the second half with the injury, but he has responded well to some rest and a platelet-rich plasma injection. If healthy, Nunez is in line for high-leverage work out of the New York Mets' bullpen in 2025 after he put up a 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings in 2024.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Hopes to throw off mound next month
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Wednesday in his end-of-season media session that Dedniel Nunez (forearm) is progressing well and the hope is he will be ready to throw off a mound in November, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.Nunez missed most of the second half with a right forearm injury, but there's optimism from the team that he could have a relatively normal offseason. The 28-year-old was an unsung hero out of the Mets' bullpen in 2024, collecting a 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Out for season
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Nunez has been dealing with a lingering forearm injury he initially sustained in late July. Nunez was reinstated Aug. 23 but was placed back on the shelf Aug. 29 when his flexor injury returned. The right-hander appeared in 25 games for the New York Mets this year, logging a 2.31 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 35 innings with an impressive 48:8 K:BB.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Goes on IL with forearm tightness
The New York Mets placed Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right forearm tightness, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.Nunez just returned from a forearm issue last Friday and is now headed back to the IL following a recurrence of the injury. He missed nearly a month of action the first time around, but it's not clear how long this stint might last. It's a blow to the Mets' bullpen, as Nunez has been excellent this season with a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB over 35 frames.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Plays catch, but status uncertain
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) played catch Thursday, but his availability remains unclear, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Nunez wasn't available for Wednesday's game in Arizona due to right forearm tightness, which is the same injury he just recently returned from. He could be headed back to the injured list, but the New York Mets also didn't rule out the possibility that he's available to pitch as soon as Thursday. It's a wide range of outcomes for one of the team's best relievers this season.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Forearm issues return
Dedniel Nunez wasn't available for Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Diamondbacks due to forearm tightness, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.Nunez returned from the injured list Friday after spending nearly a month on the shelf due to a right forearm strain. He went 1.2 innings and struck out three batters during his first appearance back Saturday, but manager Carlos Mendoza said the 28-year-old reliever hasn't recovered properly from the outing and is once again experiencing forearm problems. He's considered day-to-day for now, though the New York Mets will likely want to take a closer look at him to determine if he'll need to make another trip to the IL.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Officially reinstated
The New York Mets reinstated Dedniel Nunez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Friday.As expected, Nunez will come off the injured list Friday after spending almost a month on the shelf with a pronator strain in his right forearm. Prior to the injury, Nunez logged a 2.43 ERA with nine holds across 33.1 innings for the Mets. Huascar Brazoban was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Likely to return Friday
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.Nunez made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and threw a scoreless inning. He's flying to meet the New York Mets for their road trip in San Diego and is set to be activated, assuming he can get through another throwing session without issue.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Kicks off rehab assignment
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, striking out a batter and allowing a hit over a scoreless inning.Nunez has resided on the 15-day injured list for nearly a month with a pronator strain in his right forearm, so he'll likely require another minor-league appearance or two before the New York Mets activate him. The right-hander has posted a 2.43 ERA and 0.93 WHIP while striking out 45 batters and issuing just eight walks over 33.1 innings out of the New York bullpen this season.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Faces hitters, assignment nearing
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) threw 20 pitches of live batting practice Friday and expects to begin a rehab assignment next, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.Nunez went up against batters for the first time since being placed on the injured list July 26 and left the session without a setback. While it's unclear when he'll be shipped out for a minor-league rehab assignment, the 28-year-old expects a rehab stint to be the next step in his recovery from a strained right forearm.