Jonathan Pintaro on Mets 40-Man, Eyes Bullpen Role After Perseverance

Jonathan Pintaro, a 24-year-old right-hander, is on the Mets' 40-man roster after a journey from undrafted D2 player to the Pioneer League, signed by the Mets in 2024. He made his MLB debut in 2025, allowing two runs in 0.2 innings, and spent most of the season in Triple-A Syracuse (5.27 ERA). Pintaro, who throws a mid-90s fastball, cutter, sinker, changeup, and slider, has an outside shot at the major league bullpen this spring but is likely to start the year in Triple-A.