New York Mets Release Pitcher Mike Baumann During Blue Jays Series

The New York Mets released pitcher Mike Baumann from their organization during their series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

What happened?

The Mets made this move after Baumann went 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in 10 Minor League games.

He did not appear in a game for the Mets.

Why it matters for New York Mets

Baumann was picked in the 3rd round of the 2017 MLB Draft and spent the first 3.5 seasons of his career with the Baltimore Orioles.

He had a 10-1 record with a 3.76 ERA in 60 MLB games in 2023.

What comes next?

The Mets are currently 13th in the National League with a 36-51 record, on a L1 streak, after losing 9-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays on July 1, 2026.

Interim manager Andy Green will look to turn things around for the team.

The Mets have gone 1-9 over their last ten games and are 16-26 in 32 games on the road.

Baumann could be a good addition to an organization in need of pitching depth, with a 15-6 record and 4.95 ERA over 134 career MLB games.

He last pitched in an MLB game during the 2024 season.

The 30-year-old pitcher will look to join a new team before the end of the 2026 season.