Kevin Herget Fantasy Stats

The New York Mets have optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets claimed Hergert off waivers earlier in the offseason but he was unable to capture a spot on the Opening Day roster. Last season, Hergert tossed 11 1/3 innings with the Milwaukee Brewers and held a strong 1.59 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP. He tallied nine punchouts and posted a strong 7.9 percent walk rate. However, in 2023, Hergert posted a higher 5.18 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP across 24 1/3 innings with the Cincinnati Reds. Last season, the 33-year-old logged 47 2/3 innings at Triple-A and held a solid 2.27 ERA with a 0.94 WHIP. He held an 11:59 BB:K ratio and allowed just two home runs. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should expect Hergert to return to the majors when the Mets need additional depth in their bullpen.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Herget picked up his first career save on Thursday, finishing off the New York Mets in a 5-0 victory. It was a bullpen day for the Reds, and all of their arms performed well. That included 32-year-old Kevin Herget, who only had 7 innings pitched in the majors coming into 2023. He stymied the Mets over his 3 innings of work, allowing just two hits while striking out four. Herget has actually been very good for the Reds this season, as shown by his sublime 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. He won't get many, if any, more saves, but this is a cool moment for him nonetheless.