{"id":105133,"date":"2025-07-30T18:41:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=105133"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:43:07","slug":"mets-tyler-rogers-trade-sf-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/07\/30\/mets-tyler-rogers-trade-sf-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Acquire Tyler Rogers in Four-Player Deal: Why the Trade Makes Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the New York Mets have made a game-changing move. As rumored for weeks, the Mets were expected to add to their bullpen to strengthen their postseason push. What no one expected, however, was that San Francisco Giants veteran Tyler Rogers<\/a> would be on the market, and on Wednesday afternoon, David Stearns made his move, executing a trade for the 34-year-old sidearmer to bolster the Mets\u2019 relief corps.<\/p>\n

In return, the Mets sent away No. 10 prospect SP Blade Tidwell<\/a>, No. 12 prospect CF Drew Gilbert<\/a>, and reliever Jos\u00e9 Butt\u00f3<\/a>, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post<\/em>. Many are focusing on the prospects going out, but let\u2019s not forget just how good Tyler Rogers has been. The career-long Giant has been one of MLB\u2019s most consistent relievers, posting an ERA under 3.05 in four of the last five seasons with at least 70 innings pitched. In 2025, he\u2019s been even better: a 1.80 ERA in 53 appearances with one of the league\u2019s best strikeout-to-walk ratios (9.5).<\/p>\n

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Feb 24, 2025; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Blade Tidwell (94) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yes, Rogers is a rental and will hit free agency after this season, but he gives the Mets exactly what they needed \u2014 a proven arm for the seventh and eighth innings.<\/p>\n

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We have acquired RHP Tyler Rogers from San Francisco in exchange for RHP Jos\u00e9 Butt\u00f3, RHP Blade Tidwell, and OF Drew Gilbert.<\/p>\n

Welcome to New York, Tyler! pic.twitter.com\/AHIEo2nCQg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Mets (@Mets) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n