Dedniel Nunez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 19

How the New York Mets bullpen could get stronger soon

The New York Mets' bullpen has been elite so far this season with a 2.10 ERA as a unit, which is good for the third-best mark in all of baseball. Now, we're only 20 games into the regular season, but what this group has done is still impressive and has helped the Mets accumulate a 13-7 record.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 25

Mets could make shocking switch at closer in 2025

The New York Mets’ bullpen was recently predicted to see a major shakeup in the 2025 MLB season. SNY’s John Harper predicted that the Mets would demote

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Key Mets reliever optioned to minor leagues ahead of Opening Day

New York Mets reliever Dedniel Nunez will begin the 2025 MLB season in the minor leagues. Per SNY’s Alex Smith, the Mets optioned Nunez to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday to finish rehabbing his strained flexor tendon.

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 11

Mets could get key reliever back by Opening Day

The New York Mets have a chance to get Dedniel Nunez back from injury by the time the 2025 MLB season starts. According to Newsday’s Tim Healey, Nunez

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 25

Mets Provide Promising Update on Injured High-Leverage Reliever

The New York Mets are hoping things continue to trend in the right direction for this high-leverage relief pitcher. During Wednesday's end of the season

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 29

Mets place rookie RHP Dedniel Nunez (forearm tightness) on IL

The New York Mets placed rookie right-handed pitcher Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday (retroactive to Monday) with right forearm tightness.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 23

New York Mets Option Trade Deadline Acquisition Amid Dedniel Nunez's Return

This is one MLB trade deadline move that has not worked out for the New York Mets so far. On Friday, the team activated reliever Dedniel Nunez from the 15-day injured list as expected, and optioned another in newcomer Huascar Brazoban, who will now go to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 19

New York Mets Set Date For Dedniel Nunez's Rehab Assignment

He's getting close to being an option for the New York Mets. Right-handed relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, as manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Sunday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 14

Mets Provide Promising Update on High-Leverage Reliever's Rehab Timeline

The New York Mets have hit a four-game slide and need all of the reinforcements they can get as they try to right the ship and push for a spot in the postseason.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / August 12

Mets standout reliever reaches major step in injury recovery

The New York Mets are about to get their standout reliever back from injury at an opportune time. Mets reliever Dedniel Nunez has been on the 15-day IL since July 26 with a strained right forearm.

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

Mets' Most Reliable Reliever Nearing Milestone in Rehab

The New York Mets are eagerly awaiting the return of this key high-leverage relief pitcher, who has been on the shelf for the past two weeks. On Thursday, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that right-hander Dedniel Nunez threw from 110-feet at high intensity earlier in the week.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 26

Mets Place Most Consistent Reliever on IL in Big Bullpen Loss

The New York Mets' bullpen took a massive hit on Friday. In a flurry of roster moves that included the reinstatement of ace Kodai Senga, stud right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Wednesday) with a right pronator strain.

New York Mets News / ESPN / July 26

Mets place Núñez on IL in flurry of bullpen moves

The Mets struggling bullpen took another hit on Friday when Dedniel Nunez was placed on the injured list and Shintaro Fujinami was designated for assignment.