NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets listens to a question from the media prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The New York Mets are in the middle of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The Mets won the first game of the series 6-3 on Tuesday. Game 2 is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Before Wednesday’s game, the Mets acquired a 24-year-old off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
New York Mets Acquire 24-Year-Old From San Francisco Giants Amid Texas Rangers Series
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Philip Abner #57 of the San Francisco Giants reacts to a solo home run from Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the fourth Dodger home run of the inning, to take an 8-2 lead, during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 20: Philip Abner #50 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the seventh inning of the MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field on June 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images)
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Abner in the sixth round (No. 175 overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Florida.
Abner made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks last year.
GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 28: Philip Abner #50 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Petco Park on September 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin/Getty Images)
Abner posted a 4.91 ERA in 3 2/3 innings across five appearances with Arizona last season.
The southpaw had a 6.28 ERA in 14 1/3 innings across eight outings with the Diamondbacks this season.
GettyJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 02: Philip Abner #55 of the Florida Gators celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles in a game at 121 Financial Ballpark on May 02, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
The Diamondbacks designated Abner for assignment in mid August. A few days later, the Giants claimed him off waivers.
Abner recorded a 9.64 ERA in 4 2/3 innings over five outings with San Francisco before being DFA’d and claimed by New York.
GettySCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Pitcher Philip Abner #50 of the Arizona Diamondbacks poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 18, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Abner has a career minor-league ERA of 3.28 with 157 strikeouts over 137 innings.
This season, the left-hander posted a 4.54 ERA over 37 2/3 minor-league innings.
New York Mets Right Now
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 22: Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets gives the game ball to Kodai Senga #34 after a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Mets will wrap up their series with the Rangers on Thursday afternoon. They will finish the season with a three-game set against the Nationals in Washington, DC.
New York is in last place in the National League East with a 72-85 record.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The New York Mets acquired a 24-year-old from the San Francisco Giants during their series against the Texas Rangers.
New York Mets Acquire 24-Year-Old From Giants Amid Rangers Series