A hard-throwing reliever was DFA'd on Wednesday after an on-field meltdown and an unacceptable postgame rant.
. The meltdown drew significant unwanted attention in a demoralizing 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the Mets dropped to 22-33.
Unsurprisingly, reporters surrounded the infuriated Lopez after the game, wondering if he had any regrets over his tirade. But instead of expressing regret, the 31-year-old right-hander doubled down and went on a expletive-laden rant about his team., so whatever happened, happens. I'm ready to come back tomorrow if they want me here, so I'll be here."
Shortly after Lopez's rant went viral, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the Mets had designated him for assignment.
Lopez will ultimately conclude his Mets tenure with 28 pitching appearances, a 1-2 record, a 3.76 ERA, and a 1.37 WHIP with 19 strikeouts against 11 walks. For his career, he has a 23-42 record with a 5.42 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 258 games and 506 innings pitched.Joe Najarian is a Rutgers University graduate from the Class of 2022.
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