{"id":776173,"date":"2026-07-02T19:56:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/776173\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:56:16","slug":"new-york-mets-release-6-year-mlb-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/776173\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Mets Release 6-Year MLB Player\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-1594370786.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>TORONTO, ON &#8211; AUGUST 12: Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 12, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"New York Mets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322674\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Mets<\/a> finished their series with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Toronto Blue Jays\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/toronto-blue-jays\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322673\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets lost by a score of 9-3.<\/p>\n<p>New York Mets Release 6-Year MLB Player<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/release-6-year-mlb-player-before-braves\/attachment\/new-york-mets-photo-day-37\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6140980 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6140980\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6140980\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2262547408.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6140980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HeavyAdbert Alzolay #73 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Also on Wednesday, news came out that the Mets had released <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Adbert Alzolay\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/adbert-alzolay\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322675\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adbert Alzolay<\/a> from their organization.<\/p>\n<p>MLB.com <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/player\/adbert-alzolay-640470?stats=career-r-pitching-mlb&amp;year=2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">wrote<\/a>: \u201cSyracuse Mets released RHP Adbert Alzolay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alzolay did not appear in a game for the Mets.<\/p>\n<p>He had gone 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA in 14 Minor League <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=alzola000adb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">games<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking At Alzolay<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/release-6-year-mlb-player-before-braves\/attachment\/chicago-cubs-v-pittsburgh-pirates-47\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6140976 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6140976\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6140976\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-1621461619.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6140976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyAdbert Alzolay #73 of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Chicago Cubs\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/chicago-cubs\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322677\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs<\/a> reacts after defeating the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Pittsburgh Pirates\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/pittsburgh-pirates\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322681\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> 5-4 at PNC Park on August 24, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>Alzolay has spent all six seasons of his <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"MLB\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLB<\/a> career with the Chicago Cubs.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2023 season, he went 2-5 with a 2.67 ERA in 58 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ben_Yoel\/status\/2067241026801037436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">Ben Yoel had written (on June 17):<\/a> \u201cAdbert Alzolay tossed two scoreless innings for Syracuse last night. If he continues to pitch well he will be an option for the Mets bullpen sooner rather than later. He saved 22 games for the Cubs in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/release-6-year-mlb-player-before-braves\/attachment\/chicago-cubs-workout-10\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6140977 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6140977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6140977\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2029113969.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6140977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyAdbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch during live batting practice during a spring training workout at Sloan Park on February 20, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>Over 121 career MLB games, the 31-year-old has gone 12-25 with a 4.04 ERA.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see if another team picks him up before the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>He could be a good addition to an organization in need of pitching depth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/metsbatflip1\/status\/2014804740484247800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">@metsbatflip1 had written (on January 23):<\/a> \u201cThere\u2019s one reliever in the Mets bullpen that nobody is talking about enough. 30 year old Adbert Alzolay. In 2023 for the Cubs, he appeared in 58 games, threw 64 innings, saved 22 games, and finished with a 2.67 ERA. He\u2019s got a fastball that tops out around 98 mph and overall has REALLY good stuff. If he stays healthy, he is a real weapon for this bullpen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s one reliever in the Mets bullpen that nobody is talking about enough.<\/p>\n<p>30 year old Adbert Alzolay.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023 for the Cubs, he appeared in 58 games, threw 64 innings, saved 22 games, and finished with a 2.67 ERA.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s got a fastball that tops out around 98 mph and overall <\/p>\n<p>Mets Right Now<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/release-6-year-mlb-player-before-braves\/attachment\/new-york-mets-v-toronto-blue-jays-10\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6140981 nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6140981\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6140981\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2283543331.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6140981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyJuan Soto #22, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"A.J. Ewing\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/a-j-ewing\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322684\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A.J. Ewing<\/a> #9, and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Carson Benge\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/carson-benge\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322685\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carson Benge<\/a> #3 of the New York Mets celebrate after their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 30, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The Mets are at the bottom of the National League East with a 36-51 record in 87 games.<\/p>\n<p>They have gone 2-8 over their last ten games (and are 17-27 in 44 games on the road).<\/p>\n<p>On Friday night, the Mets will visit the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Atlanta Braves\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"322686\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Braves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty TORONTO, ON &#8211; AUGUST 12: Adbert Alzolay #73 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates defeating the Toronto Blue&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":776174,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[435],"tags":[49,48,462,82],"class_list":["post-776173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mlb","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-mlb","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=776173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/776174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=776173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=776173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=776173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}