Mets Designate Pitcher Kevin Herget for Assignment Amidst Roster Changes

New York Mets pitcher Kevin Herget was designated for assignment on September 27, 2025. This roster move occurred as the Mets called up hard-throwing relief prospect Dylan Ross from Triple-A Syracuse. Herget's designation clears a spot on the 40-man roster, allowing the Mets to bolster their bullpen with Ross ahead of a crucial weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The team is making late-season adjustments as they contend for a postseason spot, necessitating the change in their pitching staff.