The Mets optioned Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Hagenman made his MLB debut Wednesday, allowing one earned run while striking out four batters across 3.1 innings in bulk relief. Despite his quality performance, it seems the Mets would still like to see more from the 28-year-old righty in the minors, where he currently holds a 6.97 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Max Kranick was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Fans four in bulk role
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Hagenman didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Twins, giving up one run on three hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Making his big-league debut. Hagenman was deployed as the primary pitcher behind opener Huascar Brazoban and acquitted himself well, tossing 32 of 50 pitches for strikes before handing the ball off to Jose Butto. Hagenman wasn't exactly dominating for Triple-A Syracuse prior to his promotion, posting a 6.97 ERA and 12:4 K:BB through 10.1 innings over three appearances (two starts), but Wednesday's performance should earn him more opportunities with the Mets as the season progresses.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Recalled for bulk relief
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The Mets recalled Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Hagenman is set to serve as the bulk reliever in Wednesday's game in Minnesota in what will be his major-league debut. The 28-year-old has allowed 11 runs (eight earned) across 10.1 innings this season with Syracuse. The Mets are likely to option Hagenman back to Syracuse following Wednesday's contest.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Set for promotion
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The Mets will recall Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
It's unclear if Hagenman will start Wednesday against the Twins or if the Mets will opt to use an opener, but the 28-year-old righty will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into the game. He hasn't been very impressive in the minors, however, as he's allowed 11 runs (eight earned) across 10.1 innings.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Heading to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
Even with the Mets' rotation depth taking hits this spring from injuries to Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat), Hagenman was unable to make a major push for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old righty is on the 40-man roster, so he could make his big-league debut at some point in 2025 if injuries on the staff continue to mount. Hagenman spent the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox organization, logging a 4.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:31 K:BB over 91.2 innings.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Might be rotation option
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Hagenman could be get a look in the Mets' rotation this season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
New York has already seen Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) go down this spring, with both pitchers expected to begin the season on the injured list. If the spate of injuries continues, Hagenman might be the next man up, especially if the team wants to deploy a six-man rotation in April during a 13-day stretch with no off days. The 28-year-old right-hander has yet to make his MLB debut. but he's on the 40-man roster and posted a 4.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:31 K:BB over 91.2 innings for Triple-A Worcester in the Boston organization last season.
Mets' Justin Hagenman: Major-league contract with Mets
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The Mets signed Hagenman to a one-year, $850,000 contract Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Hagenman has never pitched at the big-league level, but the Mets saw enough promise in the 28-year-old to add him to their 40-man roster. The right-hander spent all of the 2024 season at Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox organization, posting a 4.91 ERA and 98:31 K:BB over 91.2 innings while splitting time between the rotation and bullpen.
Boston acquired Hagenman and Nick Robertson from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Enrique Hernandez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Hagenman, a 23rd-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft out of Penn State, had registered a sharp 2.78 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 60:11 K:BB through 55 innings this season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Dodgers in Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old right-hander could make his MLB debut with the Red Sox at some point before the end of the 2023 campaign.
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