The Mets made their first trade of the offseason, sending reliever Franklin Sanchez to the Marlins in exchange for Elieser Hernández and relief-pitcher Jeff Brigham, according to Mike Puma and others.
The 27-year old Hernández has had an up and down career, both starting and relieving, for the Marlins since 2018. A career 83 ERA+, Hernández can be prone to the long ball, but can be an effective strikeout pitcher at times. After a disappointing 2022, the Marlins designated him for assignment.
Brigham a 30-year old reliever, had his best professional season in 2022, posting a 122 ERA+, a 3.