Kevin Herget: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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With their season on the line, the New York Mets made another bold addition to their pitching staff. New York announced that it would be calling up rookie reliever Dylan Ross for its final two games of the season against the Miami Marlins.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 27

Mets call up Dylan Ross, DFA Kevin Herget, place Brett Baty on IL, call up Jared Young

Ahead of their penultimate game of the regular season, the Mets have called up right-handed relief pitcher Dylan Ross, who would be making his major league debut if he were to get into a game, and designated fellow right-handed reliever Kevin Herget for assignment to make room for him on the active and 40-man rosters.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 27

New York Mets call up pitching prospect to boost bullpen

With two games remaining and a postseason spot on the line, the New York Mets are turning to one of their highly regarded prospects for bullpen help. Before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins, the Mets recalled right-hander Dylan Ross from Triple-A Syracuse.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

New York Mets designate veteran right-hander for assignment

This is the third time Herget has been designated during a season that has seen the reliever go from the Mets to the Braves and then back to New York.

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

New York Mets designate veteran pitcher for assignment

As their postseason push continues tonight, the New York Mets are making another bullpen move. It was first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that the Mets designated lefty reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment.

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 / New York Mets on SI / August 27

Mets option Huascar Brazobán to Triple-A, call up veteran reliever

The New York Mets are making another change to their bullpen. Following his appearance during last night's win against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets are optioning right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán to Triple-A Syracuse and are promoting fellow righty reliever Kevin Herget to take his spot.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 27

Mets recall Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse

The Mets have recalled right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse, the team announced this afternoon. A corresponding move has not yet been revealed.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Mets sign veteran right-hander

The Mets have signed right-hander Kevin Herget to a minor league contract, and announced that the reliever has been selected to the active roster. Left-hander Brandon Waddell was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Former Braves pitcher elects free agency

Right-hander Kevin Herget has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Austin Riley exits, Kevin Herget DFA’d, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals before his third plate appearance.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves claim left-hander from Twins

The Braves have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, per a team announcement. Righty Kevin Herget was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 28

Braves Call Up Reliever, Option Another After Blowout Loss to Phillies

The Atlanta Braves announced a shuffling of the bullpen following the 13-0 blowout loss to the Phillies. They recalled right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned right-hander Michael Petersen in a corresponding move.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 18

Braves Claim Relief Pitcher From Mets

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday they claimed right-hander Kevin Herget off waivers from the New York Mets. He was immediately optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 18

Braves add Kevin Herget off waivers

During today’s rubber match with the Boston Red Sox, the Atlanta Braves announced they have claimed Kevin Herget off waivers from the Mets. The 34-year-old Herget throws from the right side and has appeared in one game for the Mets this year, owning a 4.50 ERA over just two innings.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 18

Braves claim pitcher Kevin Herget, option him to Triple-A

Atlanta adds bullpen depth to their 40-man roster. The Atlanta Braves announced that they claimed right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget off waivers from the New York Mets and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Braves Claim Kevin Herget

The Braves announced that right-hander Kevin Herget has been claimed off waivers from the Mets and been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Mets designated Herget for assignment on Thursday.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / May 16

Mets acquire lefty reliever in trade with Diamondbacks

The New York Mets have added another southpaw to their bullpen. On Thursday night, the Mets announced they had acquired left-handed reliever José Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 29

Mets DFA veteran reliever after first appearance of the season

Just one day after making his New York Mets debut against the Washington Nationals, it appears the team is parting ways with veteran reliever José Ureña.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 29

Mets call up Kevin Herget, DFA José Ureña

Ureña’s time with the Mets was short lived. The Mets announced today that they called up right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse, and DFA-ed José Ureña as the corresponding move on the roster.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / November 4, 2024

Mets claim Kevin Herget from Brewers, Luis De Los Santos from the Blue Jays

The Mets claimed a few depth pieces this afternoon. The Mets added another potential piece to their bullpen today when they selected right-handed relief pitcher Kevin Herget off of waivers from the Brewers.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 4, 2024

Mets Claim Brewers Hurler After Encouraging Stint In Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the New York Mets in this year's Wild Card Series, and New York has one last trick up their sleeve. The Brewers have a lot on their plate this winter, and addressing the club's pitching staff should be near the top of their to-do list.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 20, 2024

Brewers Designate Hurler For Assignment Ahead Of Postseason Run, Recall Journeyman

The Milwaukee Brewers made a few small changes to their pitching staff with under 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Brewers bullpen is one of the most talented in the league, with a combined 3.18 ERA -- the second-best in Major League Baseball behind the Cleveland Guardians.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / June 3, 2024

Breaking Down he Unique Changeup That Helped Kevin Herget Dominate the White Sox

With the Brewers having already secured a series win over the White Sox and a four-game series with the Phillies starting the following night, Pat Murphy stayed away from his high-leverage relievers in Sunday’s getaway game.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / May 30, 2024

Brewers DFA Mitch White, recall Kevin Herget

White appeared in six games with Milwaukee The Brewers have designated reliever Mitch White for assignment and recalled Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville.