New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was called upon to close out Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran right-hander is normally a set-up pitcher, but was asked to close with Edwin Diaz being unavailable for this game. Ottavino gave up a home run and got some traffic on the bases. Despite that, he was able to strike out the final two batters and record his first save of the season. It's unlikely that Ottavino gets many more saves in the future with Diaz being the primary option.
Adam Ottavino Up To Nine Straight Hitless Appearances
New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino tossed a scoreless eighth inning during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the visiting Chicago Cubs, continuing to throw as well as any reliever in recent weeks. Believe it or not, Ottavino has not allowed a hit to the last 34 batters he's faced, walking only two and striking out 17 over this superb stretch that dates back to April 5. The 38-year-old veteran high-leverage arm has tallied nine consecutive hitless appearances out of New York's bullpen, and he now carries a shiny 1.54 ERA, 0.51 WHIP, and 20:2 K:BB over 11 2/3 innings overall for the Mets during the 2024 regular season. With Drew Smith (shoulder) and Brooks Raley (elbow) on the shelf, it looks pretty clear that Ottavino would be next in line for save opportunities in Queens in the event that Edwin Diaz ever needs to miss time for whatever reason.
Free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, pending a physical, on Saturday. Ottavino became a free agent this offseason after declining a $6.75 million player option, with $4 million of it being deferred. The 38-year-old veteran will return on a cheaper deal and will return in a high-leverage role as a setup man ahead of closer Edwin Diaz, who missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury. Ottavino had a 3.21 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 62 strikeouts and a career-high 12 saves in 61 2/3 relief innings in Queens last season. His velocity dipped in 2023, though, and opponents squared him up much more often, meaning he might not be as effective in 2024 if that trend continues. Ottavino also won't be in line for nearly as many save chances as long as Diaz is healthy.
The New York Mets have reportedly considered free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino as an option to bolster their bullpen this offseason. The 38-year-old veteran pitched well for the Mets last season, going 1-7 with 12 saves and 12 holds along with a 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 23.8% strikeout rate in 61 2/3 innings pitched. Ottavino's fantasy relevance would most likely come in saves-plus-holds leagues wherever he ends up, although he likely would not see as many save opportunities if he rejoined the Mets, as Edwin Diaz will be returning from a right patellar tendon repair.
Former New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has declined his $6.75 million player option with the club for the 2024 season and will become a free agent. The reliever will be in search of a new multi-year deal on the open market as $4 million of his $6.75 player option was to be deferred. The 37-year-old should garner significant interest on the open market as he is coming off his second straight excellent season with the Mets. Ottavino worked to a healthy 3.21 ERA across 66 appearances in 2023, just one season after tossing a sterling 2.06 ERA across another 66 appearances with the Mets. A veteran of 664 career big-league appearances, the right-hander owns a 3.42 ERA across 13 seasons spent with the Cardinals, Rockies, Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets.
New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino gave up two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout but held on for his 12th save of the year in Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill with the Philadelphia Phillies. Ottavino, brought on to protect a three-run lead, nearly spoiled a great Tylor Megill start. Brandon Marsh split the left-center field gap for a ground rule RBI double across before Weston Wilson snuck an RBI single up the middle. Ottavino struck out Jake Cave looking before grooving a fastball for Cristian Pache to get under it for a relieving flyout. It always feels like an adventure when Ottavino takes the mound, but the 37-year-old helped fill in as closer after July's David Robertson trade. He totes a 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 62:29 K:BB with 12 saves in 61 2/3 frames. The right-hander has a 2024 player option.
New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino picked up his 11th save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. Ottavino came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has pitched well all season and has done a nice job in the closer's role, converting all but three save opportunities with a 2.87 ERA. It remains to be seen how many more save opportunities the Mets may have this season, but Ottavino is worth rostering in at least roto leagues for the final few weeks.
New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino earned his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Ottavino entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and the bases loaded. He got a groundball double play to end the inning and stayed on to pitch the ninth, tossing a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The veteran has had a strong September, converting all three save opportunities with a 1.93 ERA. There are only a few weeks left in the season, but Ottavino is worth a roster spot in roto leagues at this time.
On Sunday against the Twins, New York Mets right-handed veteran relief pitcher Adam Ottavino hurled a perfect ninth inning, earning his ninth save of the season. Ottavino recorded one save in August after David Robertson was dealt to the Marlins. However, he's logged two consecutive saves despite being spaced a week apart. The 37-year-old has posted a 3-7 record, a 3.05 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 65 contests. He's also struck out 63 batters in 56 innings pitched in this year's campaign.
New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino closed out Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves, picking up his seventh save in the process. Ottavino didn't allow a baserunner and didn't strike out a batter in his inning of work. This was Ottavino's first save since July 1, as the Mets had relied on David Robertson for the majority of their save opportunities until he was traded to the Miami Marlins. Since then, the Mets have gone with a committee approach with Brooks Raley taking the lefty-heavy lineups. Ottavino hasn't had many chances, but one would assume the Mets would use him against righty-heavy matchups meaning he should get a few save chances down the stretch. He can be rostered in deeper formats if saves are needed.
