Morning Briefing: Mets Offered Julio Teheran a Minors Deal

Good morning, Mets fans!

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets reportedly offered Julio Teheran a minor league deal a few weeks ago. Teheran, the longtime Brave, notably signed a deal with the Mets early last season and made just one start for the team (4 ER in 2 2/3 innings) before being let go. He also spent time with the Cubs’ and Orioles’ Triple-A squads last season.

Teheran, if he were to have signed with the Mets, would offer solid rotation depth with Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas set to miss the beginning of the season.

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On This Date in Mets History

1966: Casey Stengel, the first manager in Mets history, found out that he had been unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He gained early entry to the Hall due to a rule allowing older candidates to wait for less than the normal five-year period for eligibility.

Born on This Date: Tommy Pham (1988), Willard Hunter (1935).

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