Mets Reassign Nate Lavender to Minor League Camp After Injury Return

LHP Nate Lavender has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Mets. After being a Rule 5 pick by the Rays last offseason, he missed all of 2025 due to internal brace surgery and was returned to the Mets this winter. Lavender, 26, hasn't pitched in nearly two seasons but posted a 2.98 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 35 appearances in 2023. He will start the year with Triple-A Syracuse, aiming to regain form and health for a potential Mets bullpen role.