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The New York Mets announced on Friday night that they’ve signed left-handed starter José Quintana and right-handed reliever David Robertson. The deal with Quintana is for two-years, $26 million, and one-year, $10 million with Robertson.
Quintana, 33, revitalized his career in 2022 between the Pirates and the Cardinals. The left-hander pitched to a 2.93 ERA, 2.99 FIP, and 1.21 WHIP in 32 starts.
Impressively, Quintana only allowed eight home runs in 165 2/3 innings and led MLB with 0.4 HR/9. The left-hander was especially great after being dealt to the Cardinals, where he pitched to a 2.01 ERA and allowed only one home run.
Quintana started his career with the Mets after he signed with the organization as an international free agent in 2006. He eventually stuck with the White Sox, where he pitched to a 3.53 ERA and 115 ERA+ from 2012 to 2017.
Over the last decade, José has been one of the most dependable starting pitchers in the majors,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said. “Adding another left-handed option to our rotation, especially one with his durability, experience, and moxie, will give our starting staff quality depth.”
The 37-year-old Robertson split the 2022 season between the Cubs and Phillies. Between both clubs, he made 58 appearances going 4-3 with 20 saves, a 2.40 ERA, 1.162 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9, and an 11.5 K/9 in 2022.
For a Mets team with designs on winning a World Series, Robertson has had postseason success. Over 41 postseason appearances, he’s 6-0 with one save, a 2.78 ERA, 1.125 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9, and a 10.5 K/9.
“We’re very excited to add a pitcher of David’s caliber to our bullpen,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said. “He has been pitching in high-leverage situations for teams with Postseason expectations since his career started.”
The additions of the two veteran pitchers help build depth in the Mets’ pitching staff and both are coming off strong seasons.
