Mets Acquire Left-Handed Relief Pitcher with Surprisingly Low Career ERA.
The New York Mets have made a significant move to bolster their relief depth by acquiring left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson from the Chicago White Sox in a reported trade, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old Hudson boasts an impressive career ERA of 2.83, having previously pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hudson's recent stint with the White Sox was marred by injury, as he was limited to just four appearances due to a lower back strain. This season, after being designated for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for free agent outfielder Austin Hays, Hudson's effectiveness continued to decline. In 16 games last year, he compiled a 4.80 ERA.
A key factor in Hudson's reduced performance is the widespread adoption of "sweepers," a type of pitch that has become increasingly popular among pitchers but has seen its effectiveness wane as hitters adapt to it. Despite this, the Mets may see potential in Hudson and are willing to give him another chance after originally giving him his first major league exposure during a brief cameo with the Los Angeles Dodgers late last year.
The White Sox will reportedly receive cash in exchange for sending Hudson to Queens, although the exact amount is still unknown. With closer Edwin Diaz now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets' decision to acquire Hudson could prove to be an astute move in addressing their bullpen needs.
The New York Mets have made a significant move to bolster their relief depth by acquiring left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson from the Chicago White Sox in a reported trade, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old Hudson boasts an impressive career ERA of 2.83, having previously pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hudson's recent stint with the White Sox was marred by injury, as he was limited to just four appearances due to a lower back strain. This season, after being designated for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for free agent outfielder Austin Hays, Hudson's effectiveness continued to decline. In 16 games last year, he compiled a 4.80 ERA.
A key factor in Hudson's reduced performance is the widespread adoption of "sweepers," a type of pitch that has become increasingly popular among pitchers but has seen its effectiveness wane as hitters adapt to it. Despite this, the Mets may see potential in Hudson and are willing to give him another chance after originally giving him his first major league exposure during a brief cameo with the Los Angeles Dodgers late last year.
The White Sox will reportedly receive cash in exchange for sending Hudson to Queens, although the exact amount is still unknown. With closer Edwin Diaz now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets' decision to acquire Hudson could prove to be an astute move in addressing their bullpen needs.
I mean, Hudson had some issues with injuries and his effectiveness dipped last season, but I think he'll bounce back strong now that he's joinin' the team that gave him his break in LA. The Mets are lookin' to upgrade their bullpen depth and this guy is a game-changer! 
It's like they're sayin', "Hey, we got your back, Bryan!" 
- 2.83 ERA is insane for a reliever! It's like they're trying to give him a second chance, and I think it'll pay off 
... Cash in? Sounds good to me 
! They're willing to take a chance on a guy with an awesome career ERA, and it's always good to give someone a fresh start 
. The problem is, pitchers can be super unpredictable, and Hudson's stats last season were pretty meh 
. Still, he's only 28, so maybe this new gig will get him back on track 
. And hey, it's not like they're expecting him to single-handedly win all their games or anything 
. I'd love to see what he can do with some proper pitching coaching and a fresh start 
!
. I'm curious to see how he'll perform now that he's not dealing with injuries. I mean, sweepers are all the rage but maybe Hudson can adapt 
. The Mets took a chance on him last year and it didn't pan out, so I guess you could say they're giving him another shot 
. Now we just gotta wait and see if his effectiveness will go up or down 
... i mean, bryan hudson's career era is pretty sweet, but he's been struggling lately because of this "sweeper" thingy 
. sometimes you gotta go back to basics, ya know? 
. so the mets are taking a chance on him and i think that's awesome... it's all about finding people who've got good hearts (in this case, hudson) but might need a little tweaking 
. we should all be like the mets - willing to give others another shot when they're struggling 
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so fingers crossed they can tweak his game and get him working some magic in that bullpen 
. 2.83 ERA is insane! He's gotta have some tricks up his sleeve or something 
. it'll be interesting to see how he performs this season after being out for a bit with an injury 
. maybe we'll see some growth from him now that he's getting another shot 
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like you're trying to make them better or something but they just can't seem to get it done... i mean bryan hudson's got a solid era and all but his stats have been pretty meh this year. sweepers are overrated tbh, always seemed kinda gimmicky to me 
but hey at least the mets are trying to fill their bullpen needs. maybe they can turn him around... or maybe not 
and yeah sweepers r basically a thing now so it feels like hes trying to adapt to a trend instead of actually being that good 