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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 4

Mets sign Brandon Waddell to one year, major league contract

The Mets continue their very early rebuilding of the bullpen by signing 2025 Met Brandon Waddell to a one-year, major league contract. The financial details have not been disclosed at this time.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 13

2025 Report Card: Bullpen Shuttle Squad

Shuttlers (minimum 10 IP): Brandon Waddell (31 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 22 K), Justin Hagenman (23 2/3 IP, 4.56 ERA, 23 K), Chris Devenski (16 2/3 IP, 2.16 ERA,

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 2

Mets place Tyrone Taylor on IL, option Brandon Waddell, call up Kevin Herget and Jared Young

The Mets’ roster carousel continues to turn, as the team has placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, optioned left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse, and called up utility player Jared Young and right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 31

Chris Devenski optioned, Brandon Waddell recalled

Just yesterday, Chris Devenski was recalled in place of the designated for assignment José Castillo. After saving the Mets’ bullpen and allowing the team to come back (and eventually falter), Devenski has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 1

Cedric Mullins Activated, Luisangel Acuña Optioned to Triple-A

The domino effects of the trade deadline were felt Friday as the Mets optioned Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse and activated newly acquired outfielder Cedric Mullins.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 19

Mets recall Kevin Herget, send down Brandon Waddell

The Bergen County, NJ returns to the big league staff Ahead of this afternoon’s game against the Reds, the Mets recalled right-handed reliever Kevin Herget and, in a corresponding move, optioned left-hander Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 19

New York Mets Call Up Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Ahead of Saturday's Matchup

The Reds beat the Mets 8-4 on Friday night and the Mets were forced to throw Brandon Waddell 3 2/3 innings. On Saturday, the Mets sent down Waddell and called up a former Reds pitcher, Kevin Herget.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Mets designate pair of relievers for assignment

The Mets announced that they have selected right-hander Jonathan Pintaro to the roster, a move that was reported Tuesday, and recalled left-hander Brandon Waddell.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 9

New York Mets call up recent trade acquisition; option lefty reliever

The New York Mets are making a change in their bullpen. On Monday afternoon, the Mets announced they had selected right-handed reliever Justin Garza to the major league roster.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 3

Mets recall Ronny Mauricio and Brandon Waddell

Max Kranick was optioned to Triple-A and Mark Vientos hit the IL As was hinted at earlier today, the Mets officially called up infielder Ronny Mauricio to the big league roster.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 30

Mets call up Chris Devenski, option Brandon Waddell to Triple-A

Waddell ate up some innings in the team’s Wednesday loss. Prior to tonight’s game against the Rockies, the Mets have recalled reliever Chris Devenski and optioned Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 30

José Azócar lands with NL East club after Mets DFA

After electing free agency following his DFA from the New York Mets, outfielder José Azócar has found a new home with the Atlanta Braves. Azócar was designated for assignment alongside Génesis Cabrera when the club brought up Jared Young and Brandon Waddell earlier this week.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 29

José Azócar Elects Free Agency

Earlier this week, the Mets designated José Azócar and Génesis Cabrera for assignment when they brought up Jared Young and Brandon Waddell from Triple-A.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 24

Mets recall Jared Young and Brandon Waddell

Génesis Cabrera and José Azocar designated for assignment. The Mets made a pair of roster moves before tonight’s game against the Dodgers. The Mets swapped lefties in their bullpen, designating Génesis Cabrera for assignment and recalling Brandon Waddell.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 24

Mets Recall Young and Waddell from Syracuse, DFA Cabrera and Azocar

The Mets announced the club is calling up Jared Young and Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse. Both were already on the 40-man roster prior to their call-up and were teammates in the KBO last season with the Doosan Bears.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 1

Mets call up Génesis Cabrera and Ty Adcock, option Chris Devenski and Brandon Waddell

The bullpen carousel continues. Ahead of this afternoon’s game with the Diamondbacks, the Mets swapped four players with Triple-A Syracuse: pitchers Chris Devenski and Brandon Waddell were optioned to Triple-A, while lefty Génesis Cabrera and right-hander Ty Adcock were added to the MLB roster.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 1

How Brandon Waddell fared in Mets debut

Even though the New York Mets' eight-game home winning streak was snapped by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, lefty starting pitcher Brandon Waddell turned in an impressive outing in his Mets debut.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30

New York Mets LHP, Called to the Majors on Wednesday, Misses Out on First MLB Win

Brandon Waddell proved to himself on Wednesday night that he still has major league innings in that left arm of his. Called up by the New York Mets from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day, Waddell followed opener Huascar Brazobán to the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30