Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins announced his retirement on Tuesday after 13 major league seasons, the majority of that time with the Oakland Athletics and New York Mets. The 37-year-old southpaw last pitched for the Atlanta Braves in 2019, and he had been working at the New York Mets alternate training site after not making the team out of spring training. Blevins was a 17th-round pick by the Chicago Cubs back in 2004 and made his major league debut with the A's in 2007. He had two of his best seasons with the Mets in 2016 and 2017. Blevins will finish his career with a 30-13 record, a 3.54 ERA and seven saves in 609 games.
Jerry Blevins Shipped Out, Lou Trivino Nearly Ready
The Oakland Athletics traded relief pitcher Jerry Blevins to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday for cash considerations or a player to be named later. It's a good sign that relief pitcher Lou Trivino (thumb), who has been on the 10-day injured list due to a right thumb injury, might be ready to return for the upcoming road series against the Boston Red Sox. Trivino was able to throw from a mound on Sunday. He was a solid part of Oakland's good bullpen in 2018, and he is a nice setup man in front of closer Blake Treinen, although Trivino's fantasy appeal is limited to the deepest of AL-only roto leagues using true middle relievers or specialty leagues rewarding holds.
Veteran Reliever Jerry Blevins Returns To A's Organization
The Oakland Athletics signed relief pitcher Jerry Blevins to a minor-league contract, and if he wins a job in the majors he'll be paid $1.5 million. Blevins made his major league debut with the A's back in 2007, and he appeared in 281 games in relief, posting a 13-6 record with a 3.30 ERA across 267 innings while striking out 239 batters with a WHIP of 1.213. He didn't fare as well in the National League over the past five seasons, especially last year with the New York Mets when he was 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.359 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings over 64 relief appearances. He'll only be worth a look in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues using true relievers if he even wins a spot in the Oakland 'pen.
New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins has cleared revocable trade waivers, according to a source. That means Blevins can be dealt to any team by the deadline this Friday. Blevins could be useful left-handed arm out of the bullpen for a contending club. He has a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 in 35 innings this year for the Mets. There's really no fantasy value here, though.
The New York Mets have spoken with several teams regarding relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, who hasn't allowed a run with a .301 opponent's OPS in his last 11 outings. However, nothing appears to be imminent. The Dodgers come to mind as a team that could use some relief help without closer Kenley Jansen (heart). Blevins, a lefty, has a 3.66 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.4 K/9 in 32 innings this season. He's unlikely to find himself in a closing situation if he's traded, so he won't move the fantasy needle.
New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins returned from the bereavement list on Monday. In the corresponding move, Chris Beck has been designated for assignment. There is not much fantasy news here as Blevins will return to his lefty specialist role.
New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins has been placed on the bereavement list due to the death of his grandmother. Paul Sewald was called up to the major leagues to take Blevins' place, as he'll be away from the team for a few days. Sewald holds no fantasy value.
New York Mets reliever Jerry Blevins will be activated on Friday prior to the teams series-opening game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Blevins was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday. Blevins and his wife welcomed their first child on Monday. Blevins has largely struggled in 2018, pitching to a bad 5.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across eight innings pitched, but hes been a stud reliever for the Amazins the last few years. With a 2.94 ERA and 12.67 K/9 in 2017, its likely only a matter of time before he gets going. Whether or not the Mets offense can wake up to give Blevins holds opportunities is a much different story.
