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Mets Designate Ben Rortvedt, Vidal Brujan and Bryan Hudson for Assignment

Roster flexibility outweighed pedigree in the Mets' final calls.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: A detail shot of a New York Mets helmet before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jared Young, seen here playing first base during spring training, earned the Mets' final bench spot, Image 2 shows Richard Lovelady, seen here pitching for the Mets last season, won the competition for the team's final bullpen spot

Overview

  • The Mets cut catcher Ben Rortvedt, infielder Vidal Brujan and lefty Bryan Hudson to set their Opening Day group, clearing spots for reliever Richard Lovelady and corner bat Jared Young.
  • Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens hold the two catching jobs, which left no need for a third catcher as Rortvedt hit .167/.222/.208 in spring and is valued more for defense than for his bat.
  • All three players are out of minor‑league options, which means the Mets could not send them to Triple‑A without first exposing them to waivers.
  • Brujan’s path narrowed once Francisco Lindor declared himself ready to start the season, and Hudson could not lock down a bullpen role after earlier moves that included Craig Kimbrel’s release.
  • Rortvedt, a World Series catcher last fall who bounced between several teams this winter, now enters waivers and could be claimed or, if he clears, stay in the Mets’ system at Triple‑A.