Mets Release Carrillo Amid Rebuild | New York Mets News

The Mets cut ties with struggling pitcher Alex Carrillo just before facing the Red Sox, sending him packing after a brief, underwhelming stint in the majors. Carrillo, a 29-year-old righty with a fastball and secondary stuff that could shine overseas, was sidelined for months and couldn’t find consistency even in Triple-A. With the Mets in rebuilding mode and Carrillo’s MLB stats a disappointment, his release opens the door for a lucrative overseas career — likely in Japan or Korea — where his stuff could finally pay off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e05526a3e81bf74