New York Mets acquire right-hand pitchers Elieser Hernández and Jeff Brigham from Miami Marlins

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitchers Elieser Hernández and Jeff Brigham from the Miami Marlins in exchange for righty Franklin Sanchez.

Hernández, 27, is the most experienced member of the group. He has approximately 300 major-league innings under his belt with a 5.04 ERA (83 ERA+) and a 2.95 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Those numbers conceal the fact that he pitched well in 2019-20, recording a 113 ERA+ in 17 appearances. Following a dismal performance in 2022, the Marlins designated him for assignment.

Hernández mostly used two pitches last season: a low-90s rising fastball and a slider that functioned more like a cutter. The latter was his most efficient bat-missing pitch. He also uses a changeup and, sometimes, a sinker. Because three-fifths of the Mets' rotation (including ace Jacob deGrom) qualified for free agency, Hernández provides rotation depth during these uncertain times.




Brigham, 30, has made 53 major league appearances in his career. He'll be heading to the Mets with a 4.52 ERA (93 ERA+). He showed off a pitch mix strong on sweeping sliders in 16 games last season. He also has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s. Brigham might fill in as a middle reliever for the Mets.

Sanchez, a 22-year-old right-hander who split last season between A-ball teams, is heading south. He had a 3.79 ERA and a 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 17 games.

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1. Who is Elieser Hernández?
   Elieser Hernández is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Miami Marlins.
2. Who is Jeff Brigham?
   Jeff Brigham is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Miami Marlins.