Dedniel Núñez has been sent to Triple-A Syracuse, per team updates, despite a strong rookie showing last year with the Mets’ bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Núñez’s 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB in 35 innings last year, with 9 holds, shift to Syracuse after a 2-run, 3:0 K:BB spring over 2 innings, post-July flexor strain recovery starting March 17. The 28-year-old ramps up. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his arm for a 2025 Mets bullpen return soon.

Dedniel Nunez (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in his first Grapefruit League game Monday against the Rays, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets have taken a cautious approach with Nunez this spring after he dealt with a flexor strain in the second half of last season. However, he has progressed well, most recently completing a two-inning live batting practice session without issue. The team hasn’t ruled him out for Opening Day, and his availability would be a boost for the bullpen after he posted a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings in 2024.

Dedniel Núñez (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Núñez faced hitters for the first time in Mets camp—eased along after a second-half flexor strain in 2024, the team’s not closing the Opening Day door, though it’s a stretch to see him ready. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can keep him on the watchlist; his relief role’s a maybe at best for now.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Dedniel Núñez will not appear in Grapefruit League games "anytime soon."

Fantasy Impact

The Mets still believe Núñezcan be ready for Opening Day. He is considered to be healthy, but the Mets continue to take him much slower than other pitchers coming off his flexor injury.

The Mets are “unsure” if Dedniel Núñez will be ready for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

This comes after it was reported that Nunez entered Mets camp fully healthy. He dealt with a sprained forearm that sidelined him in the postseason last year. This will be a situation to monitor over the next few weeks.