After filling out their bullpen through three trade deadline moves over the last week, the Mets addressed their need in center field by acquiring Cedric Mullins from the Orioles.
The Amazin’s sent a trio of right-handed pitchers — Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh — to Baltimore to bring Mullins to Queens.
Nunez is the highest-ranked prospect of the three as the Mets’ No. 14 player in the farm system before the trade, per MLB Pipeline.
The 24-year-old was originally drafted in 2019 by the Padres in the 29th round as an infielder and played in San Diego’s pipeline for two years before being released.
Nunez then played college ball at Division II University of Tampa, transitioned into a two-way player and was signed by the Mets last summer strictly as a pitcher. He’s since made his way to New York’s Double-A affiliate and has pitched to a 2.10 ERA in 22 appearances at the level after dominating with High-A Brooklyn with a 0.63 ERA in 10 appearances.
Gomez, the Mets’ No. 30 prospect before the deal, recorded a 4.63 ERA across 27 appearances in Low-A and High-A this season.
The 23-year-old Venezuelan prospect signed with the Mets in 2021 and is known for his trademark fastball that has topped out at 104.5 mph.
It was the fastest pitch tracked by Statcast in the minor leagues since ABS was introduced to the Florida State League in 2021.
Marsh was the lone unranked player from New York’s top-30 list.
The undrafted free agent has made 33 appearances in Low-A and High-A ball this season, posting a 2.57 ERA and 0.86 WHIP.
