Kevin Herget Elects Free Agency After Mets Outright, Showing Success in Brief Bullpen Role

Kevin Herget has elected free agency after being sent outright to the minors by the New York Mets. He was DFA’d in the closing days of the season to open roster spots and, after going through waivers unclaimed, opted to hit the open market rather than accept an assignment to Syracuse. Herget was signed to a minor league deal and contributed to the Mets' bullpen rotation. He experienced a bit more success than some of his counterparts, posting a 3.00 ERA over his six appearances for the team.