Blade Tidwell, Dom Hamel Will Compete For 2025 Debut
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets pitching prospects Blade Tidwell and Dom Hamel should compete for a major league debut during the 2025 season. Sammon noted that he expects both of these young arms to be "merit consideration" when the Mets need additional pitching depth later in the season. While both pitchers will have an opportunity to showcase their talents in spring training, they will likely be sent to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the season. Tidwell, the No. 8 ranked prospect in the system, performed very well at Double-A last summer, holding a strong 2.41 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP across 37 1/3 innings. However, during his first look at Triple-A, the Tennessee product took a step back as he posted a 5.93 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. Similar to Tidwell, Hamel, the No. 15 ranked prospect in the system, struggled once he moved up to Triple-A. Over his first look at Triple-A, Hamel posted a 6.79 ERA with a 1.75 WHIP. Fantasy managers in deeper NL-only formats should monitor their progression at Triple-A, as they could become worthy stash candidates once they find their footing.
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Blade Tidwell has struggled through his first brief taste of Triple-A ball. The former second-round draft pick was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on May 21 after logging two strong stints at Double-A over the past two seasons. Through his first 35 frames at the top level of the minors, the Tennessee product has held a disappointing 5.35 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 27:25 BB:K ratio. Tidwell logged his best start on May 29 as he tossed six shutout frames but has allowed at least three earned runs in every start since then. The right-hander is considered the 11th-best prospect in the Mets system on MLB.com and could contented for a late-season major league debut if he can work out these early struggles.
The New York Mets promoted pitching prospect Blade Tidwell to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Tidwell, 22, is the Mets No. 10 prospect and has been having an excellent season for Double-A Binghamton. Over seven games (five starts), the right-hander went 2-4 with an impressive 2.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 44 strikeouts over 37 1/3 innings. Tidwell ate up Double-A with only one bad start this season and it is likely that he can reach the big-league roster if he carries over his success in Binghamton to Syracuse. Tidwell's four seam fastball has become his top pitch and helped him rack up many strikeouts, but he still needs to improve his secondary pitches to continue his success. For now, Tidwell is most serviceable in dynasty leagues.
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Blade Tidwell had another strong outing on Thursday as he tossed six innings of one-run ball and allowed just four hits, one free pass, and struck out six. This was a great bounce-back performance for the 22-year-old, as he had a season-high five earned runs in his previous start. Removing that one outlier performance, Tidwell has a 1.27 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and a 42:11 K:BB through 35 1/3 innings. Tidwell is ranked as the 11th-best prospect in the New York system on MLB Pipeline and is projected to reach the major leagues later this summer. All fantasy managers should monitor him, as he could be promoted to Triple-A fairly soon and is then just one step away from reaching the big leagues.
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Blade Tidwell has continued to flash high-strikeout potential this season at Double-A and is quickly emerging as a top prospect in the Mets pipeline. In 29 innings at Double-A Binghamton, Tidwell has posted a 1.23 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and ten walks. Last season, at Double-A, the 22-year-old struck out 41 batters in 34 innings but posted a much higher 4.72 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. The former Tennessee Volunteer has still posted strong strikeout numbers this season but with much-improved ratios. Tidwell, who is ranked as the tenth overall prospect, should be promoted to Triple-A fairly soon and could even make a case for a late-season debut in Queens.
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