Mets pitcher declines demotion, becomes a free agent instead

Mets pitcher declines demotion, becomes a free agent instead

The Mets announced on Thursday that they outrighted right-hander Jose Ureña to Triple-A. The pitcher elected free agency in lieu of accepting the assignment.

Jose Urena Elects Free Agency After Mets Designation

Right-hander Jose Urena has opted for free agency after being designated for assignment by the New York Mets. The decision follows his clearing waivers and rejecting an outright assignment, as Urena qualifies under MLB rules due to his service time. Over 11 MLB seasons, Urena has had mixed results, showcasing periods of solid performance but largely serving as a depth option on struggling teams. His recent track record shows a 5.13 ERA over the …

Carl Edwards Jr. Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake a few days ago but exercised his right to reject that assignment and head to the open market instead. Players have the right to reject an outright assignment if they have at least three years of major league service time or a previous career outright. Edwards qualifies on both counts,…