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Mets Still in on Free Agent Lefty Bullpen Arm Tim Hill
The New York Mets recently added left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year, $22 million deal, but they could still bring in another high-leverage southpaw to join their bullpen.
Free agent lefty reliever Tim Hill is drawing interest from a number of teams including the Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks, as a source told Mets On SI Monday night.
Source: Free agent lefty reliever Tim Hill is drawing interest from the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Rockies and Angels
There’s mutual interest on a reunion with the Yankees who remain in the mix, as do the Mets who are searching for another reliever
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) January 28, 2025
Per source, Hill and the Yankees have mutual interest in a reunion after the veteran left-hander turned his season around upon arriving to the Bronx in June. That said, both the Mets and Yankees remain in the mix for Hill as do the other clubs mentioned.
The Mets are looking for another reliever after signing Minter on Jan. 17. Hill fits this bill and the 34-year-old should get a solid pay day given the success he had on the big stage in 2024 with the Yankees, which carried over into the postseason.
The Mets were initially linked to Hill earlier in the month.
Mets relief bit: They’ve been interested lately in lefthander Tim Hill, per source.
Hill had a 2.05 ERA in 35 appearances after joining the Yankees last year (plus a 1.08 ERA in 10 postseason games).
He would be a good fit for the Mets, who could use relievers/a lefty.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) January 15, 2025
Hill had a rough 5.87 ERA with the lowly Chicago White Sox and was released in mid-June. The Yankees pounced on him a few days later and he proceeded to put up a 2.05 ERA across 44 innings of work in the regular season.
In the postseason, Hill had an impressive 1.08 ERA in 8.1 innings of work and was one of the Yankees’ most reliable bullpen arms next to breakout closer Luke Weaver.
Mets new assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel was also with the Yankees last year and had a hand in Hill’s reclamation.
The Mets could replace a high-leverage void left in the backend of their bullpen by upgrading from trade deadline acquisition Phil Maton with Hill. The righty Maton had his club option of $7.75 million declined by the Mets in November, making him a free agent.
Hill could be a perfect fit to take Maton’s spot and serve as a bridge to elite closer Edwin Diaz alongside Minter.
New York essentially swapped righty deadline pickup Ryne Stanek, who remains available on the free agent market, for Minter. There has yet to be any buzz this offseason surrounding the Mets interest in retaining Stanek, who the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs have been eyeing as of late.
It’s possible the Mets could target a high-leverage right-hander instead of another lefty after signing Minter, but it’s unknown whether that is their preference. As a result, they remain a possibility for Hill who has a robust market in free agency.
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The New York Mets are still actively pursuing free agent left-handed bullpen arm Tim Hill, according to multiple reports.Hill, who spent last season with the San Diego Padres, has garnered interest from several teams this offseason, but the Mets remain in the mix for his services. The 31-year-old southpaw posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 57 innings of work in 2021, striking out 54 batters.
With a need for additional bullpen depth, the Mets see Hill as a potential valuable addition to their pitching staff. His ability to get left-handed hitters out consistently makes him an attractive option for a team looking to bolster their relief corps.
While negotiations are ongoing, the Mets are hopeful that they can reach an agreement with Hill in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates as the situation continues to develop.
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Cubs add another veteran lefty option to bullpen
The Cubs are adding another southpaw to their relief corps.
The team is signing left-hand pitcher Caleb Thielbar to a 1-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday. The 37-year-old has pitched in parts of 8 seasons, all with Minnesota in an interesting professional career. With the move, the Cubs 40-man roster is full.
Last season he appeared in 59 games with the Twins, posting a 5.32 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 47.1 innings with 3 saves, but is just a year removed from having been a solid relief option in Minnesota, when he posted a 3.23 ERA in 36 appearances with a 0.95 WHIP.
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He primarily relies on three pitches — a 4-seam fastball that sits around 93 mph, an 81-mph sweeper and a 74-mph curveball. In 2024, hitters found success on the fastball-sweeper mix, hitting .320 and .302, respectively, off the pitches. The season before, opposing batters hit below .200 against all three offerings.
The Cubs will hope they can incorporate him into their pitching setup and have him be a late-inning option for manager Craig Counsell. Last season, the Cubs struggled to find a consistent relief option from the left side. Mark Leiter Jr., a righty with reverse splits, primarily served in that role at the beginning of the year. Rookie Luke Little emerged as another option, but a shoulder injury ended his campaign early and Counsell had just Drew Smyly, a starter-turned-reliever in those situations.
Smyly is a free agent, and the team claimed former Cub Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee at the beginning of the offseason. Thielbar gives Counsell a bonafide lefty with big-league experience.
Thielbar debuted in the majors in 2013, posting a 1.76 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 49 games for the Twins. He made 54 appearances with a 3.40 ERA in 2014 and pitched in 6 games in 2015 with the Twins before being designated for assignment.
After spending most of 2015 in the minors with San Diego, he spent the 2016 and 2017 seasons with the independent St. Paul Saints. Thielbar would go on to pitch in the minors for Detroit, Atlanta and Minnesota, before returning to the majors in 2020. In the last 4 seasons, he’s appeared in at least 59 games three times and has posted a sub-3.50 ERA in 3 of those years.
The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their bullpen by adding another veteran left-handed option. The team announced today that they have signed free agent reliever Tony Watson to a one-year deal.Watson, a 36-year-old southpaw, brings a wealth of experience to the Cubs’ bullpen. He has spent the majority of his 10-year career in the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was a reliable and consistent reliever. Watson has also had stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
With his ability to generate ground balls and induce weak contact, Watson is expected to be a valuable addition to the Cubs’ relief corps. His presence will provide manager David Ross with another reliable option to turn to in late-game situations, particularly against left-handed hitters.
The addition of Watson gives the Cubs added depth and flexibility in their bullpen, which will be crucial as they look to compete in a highly competitive NL Central division. Fans can look forward to seeing Watson take the mound and contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.
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