On Sunday, the New York Mets lost the final game of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (in Phoenix) by a score of 5-1.
The Mets will now get the day off on Monday.
They open up a series with the Detroit Tigers (on Tuesday) at Citi Field in New York.
Mets Release Former 2nd-Round Pick
GettyKevin Gowdy #93 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.
On Monday, the Mets released Kevin Gowdy from their organization.
He had been on a Minor League deal.
@WexlerRules wrote: “@mets have released RHP Kevin Gowdy. Gowdy (formerly a 2nd round pick of the Phillies) posted a 10.61 era over 9.1 innings with @RumblePoniesBB #Mets”
Gowdy appeared in ten games for the their Double-A affiliate (Binghamton Rumble Ponies).
He went 0-0 with a 10.61 ERA.
Gowdy had signed with the organization in March.
Aaron Shamilov of LastWordOnSports Inc had written (on March 30): “The Mets have signed right-hander Kevin Gowdy to a minor league deal retroactive to March 16 and have assigned him to Double-A Binghamton. Gowdy, 28, owns a career 5.19 ERA in 186 appearances (341 2/3 innings). He has reached as high as Triple-A.”
Gowdy, 28, owns a career 5.19 ERA in 186 appearances (341 2/3 innings). He has reached as high as Triple-A.
Gowdy’s Background
GettyKevin Gowdy #93 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in relief in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels during a preseason game at Dodger Stadium on March 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Gowdy was picked in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies (out of high school).
The 28-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut.
It will be interesting to see if another organization takes a chance on him before the end of the 2026 season.
Todd Zolecki of MLB.com wrote (on June 9, 2016): “Phillies select RHP Kevin Gowdy from Santa Barbara High School (Calif.) with the 42nd overall pick (second round).”
Mets Right Now
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 21, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Mets have had a slow start to the 2026 season.
They are currently 15-25 in 40 games, which has them as the last-place team in the National League East.
At home, the Mets have gone 6-12 in 18 games.
Despite their high-profile roster, they are already coming off a season where they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Right now, the Mets are 8.0 games back of the St. Louis Cardinals for the final Wild Card spot.
New York Mets Release Former 2nd-Round Pick From Organization