Jared Young, a Canadian slugger, has unexpectedly claimed the regular DH role for the Mets this season, showcasing impressive power that echoes memories of past players like Kelvin Torve. Despite a long minor league career, his performance presents an upside surprise for the team's offense in 2025. Meanwhile, changes are ongoing in the bullpen, with Chris Devinski rejoining the Mets while Brandon Waddell has been sent down after a poor outing. As the Mets await the return of injured pitchers, upcoming roster shifts could further impact the team's dynamics.
Wearing No. 29, batting lefthanded, tall guy with some power-it's not Ike Davis (or Dave Magadan). It's Jared Young! A journeyman slugger from Canada, Young suddenly appeared as the regular DH one day and hasn't stopped playing since (at least against right handers).
It'd be foolish to think Young is a sudden everyday big leaguer after a nine-year career with parts of all of them in minors (save for one season in Korea) but he's the first real upside surprise of 2025, at least on the offensive side.
At the moment, Chris Devinski (49) is back up with the Mets and Brandon Waddell (83) is down. Waddell got smacked around by the White Sox the other day but leaves the Mets with a lone lefty in the bullpen.
The next big shakeup for the Mets could come when the pitchers start returning from the disabled list. Paul Blackburn is expected today.
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