Once the MLB lockout was over and teams could finally report to spring training, front offices could also start signing free agents again. The Mets found some experience for their bullpen by signing Adam Ottavino to a one-year, $4 million deal in the middle of March.
Following a slow start, he’s been nothing short of excellent coming out of manager Buck Showalter’s bullpen.
Through Ottavino’s first 17.2 innings, he posted a 30.5% strikeout rate and 9.8% walk rate, but it was accompanied by a 4.08 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. However, it’s been a totally different story since June 1st.