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 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
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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Wednesday in his end-of-season media session that 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
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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 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: Plays catch, but status uncertain
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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 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
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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 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
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The Mets reinstated 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
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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 Mets for their road trip in San Diego and is set to be activated, assuming he can get through another throwing session without issue.
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.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Starting mound work
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Nunez (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Nunez hasn't thrown a bullpen since going on the shelf July 26, so Sunday's session marks a significant step in the 28-year-old's recovery from a strained right forearm. Nunez became eligible for reinstatement Thursday and was initially expected to be back shortly after the minimum 15 days. However, he's behind schedule and will likely require multiple bullpens before being activated.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Records two-inning save
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Nunez earned a save against the Rockies on Saturday, striking out three batters over two perfect frames.
Nunez entered in the eighth inning in a tight situation with New York up one run and runners on first and second base with no outs. He induced a double play and a foul out to impressively escape the jam, then watched the Mets score three times in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander returned for the ninth and struck out all three batters he faced to cap his first big-league save. Nunez isn't likely to see many more save opportunities with Edwin Diaz established as New York's closer, but the rookie has nonetheless worked his way up to high-leverage work with an impressive campaign during which he's recorded a 2.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB through 30.2 frames. In addition to Saturday's save, he's registered seven holds and two wins through 21 outings.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Returns to mound Sunday
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Nunez (nose) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in a one-inning relief appearance during Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.
Nunez had not pitched since June 15 due to a sinus infection, and he wasn't very sharp after a whole week off. The right-hander served up a two-run home run to Christopher Morel, but that was all the Cubs could muster. Nunez has a 2.89 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB over 18.2 innings this season, and he's added four holds while occasionally seeing high-leverage assignments.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Collects second hold
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Nunez struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings of relief Tuesday to record his second hold of the season in a win over the Nationals.
Making his eighth career MLB appearance, the right-hander provided the Mets' beleaguered bullpen with some crucial high-leverage help. Nunez is in his third stint this year on the big-league roster, but he might stick around for good this time around -- through 11.2 innings he sports a 2.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB. With Edwin Diaz (shoulder) still sidelined and Reed Garrett, Adam Ottavino and Jake Diekman all struggling, it's not out of the question that Nunez will get added to the saves mix in the short term.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Nunez has allowed three runs while boasting a 13:3 K:BB over 8.1 innings out of the Mets' bullpen this season. He will operate in middle relief.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Up as 27th man
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The Mets recalled Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Nunez will serve as the Mets' 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers and will be available for both games. The right-handed reliever has made four appearances with the big club this season, allowing three runs with a 10:2 K:BB over 6.1 frames. He will likely be sent back down after the doubleheader.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Back with Mets
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The Mets recalled Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Nunez allowed one run in two innings during his MLB debut against Atlanta on April 9, and he has thrown 7.1 scoreless frames this season in the minors. He'll return to the big leagues to replace Drew Smith (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Contract selected
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The Mets selected Nunez's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
The Mets needed a bullpen reinforcement and will turn to Nunez, who had a 5:1 K:BB over 3.1 scoreless frames for Syracuse. The 27-year-old will be making his major-league debut whenever he gets into a game.
