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Hartwig signed a contract with the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball. The 27-year old, 6-foot-5 righty has pitched for the Mets each of the past two seasons. In 2023, he had a 4.84 ERA.
The right-hander, who was released from his minor league contract at Triple-A Syracuse, has signed with the NPB's Hanshin Tigers in Japan.
As a senior, the 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher posted a 5-1 record with a .80 ERA in 44 innings and 92 strikeouts.
The Mets have the National League East in their sights heading into the second half. But some questions loom for how they can get over the top.
The New York Yankees have two massive holes on their roster. They could fill both spots in one blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Sean Manaea, who battled through oblique and elbow injuries over the past few months, will look to continue his career resurgence in the New York Mets' finale against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.