After moving the majority of their bullpen arms ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Mets have given numerous minor leaguers the opportunity to show what they can do over the past week.
Sunday, Jack Weisenburger became the latest to join the group.
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Weisenburger faced a long road to the big league level, making numerous different stops along his journey, including a stint in the Mexican League earlier this season.
The 28-year-old signed on with the Mets and immediately reported to Triple-A.
He pitched to a rough 7.22 ERA across his 14 appearances with Syracuse, but was able to find success during his first trip up to the majors.
With a handful of family and friends in attendance at PNC Park on Sunday, Weisenburger tossed the final two innings in relief of Sean Manaea.
He did give up a two out single in the bottom of the eighth, but also picked up the first two strikeouts of his career and was able to keep the Pirates off the board.
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“It’s a moment you dream of,” Weisenburger told Mets radio broadcaster Pat McCarthy postgame.
“When they told me I was coming to the big leagues it didn’t hit me, and then I got here and I see my parents, my brother, and my wife — it’s the best thing to happen to me.”
Weisenburger’s family was loving it as he put the finishing touches on the Mets’ victory, then they got to share a moment with him on the field postgame.
