The New York Mets announced the signing of reliever Nick Burdi on a minor league deal. While he is arriving at the organization, Brandon Nimmo is leaving via trade and didn’t hide the fact that he and his family were shocked. Let’s dive into the news!

Mets sign former Yankees arm to minor league deal

The Mets’ signing of Nick Burdi is the kind of under-the-radar move that can quietly reshape a bullpen. Once a high-octane Yankees experiment, Burdi arrives in Queens on a minor league deal carrying both promise and uncertainty.

His recent track record—5.1 scoreless big-league innings with Boston and a 2.83 ERA with 45 strikeouts in Triple-A—shows why the Mets were willing to take the chance. The appeal is obvious: power stuff, bat-missing ability, and zero financial risk.

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