Mets call up Nathan Lavender after minor league success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Nathan Lavender has been called up to the New York Mets for a road game in Cleveland scheduled for August 4. The left-handed reliever is joining the majors after a notable minor league career, during which he posted a 3.27 ERA and two saves in 25 appearances this season with Syracuse. Lavender's ascent to the majors comes following an internal brace procedure he underwent early in the 2024 season. He was selected by the Mets in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft and has a MiLB career ERA of 2.97 over 111 appearances.
- •Nathan Lavender called up by the New York Mets on August 4.
- •Posted a 3.27 ERA in 25 games at Syracuse this season.
- •Underwent an internal brace procedure earlier in the 2024 season.
- •Has a 2.97 ERA and 15 saves over his minor league career.
- •Drafted by the Mets in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Former Illinois pitcher Nathan Lavender completes baseball journey with call-up by Mets
"Nathan Lavender pitched for El Paso-Gridley and the Fighting Illini. Now he's been called-up to the majors by the New York Mets.
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