To make room for Maton on their 40-man roster, the Mets have designated left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi for assignment. In 35.1 innings with the Rays this year, Maton has a 4.58 ERA and a 5.63 FIP.

Although Maton’s option, valued at $7.75 million ... As expected since the summer, left-handed starter Sean Manaea opted out of his deal with the Mets to become a free agent.

Maton was 3-3 with a 3.66 ERA in a career-high 71 games overall and had a $6.25 million salary. New York also announced left-hander Sean Manaea declined his $13.5 million option to become a free ...

went up with the ball in his right hand, spun around in the air, switched hands, and made a left-handed layup. You have to see it to believe it. Twice. The 360. While double clutching. And ...