The Mets' group of 17 NRIs is loaded with talent both old and new.
The Mets have extended invitations to 17 non-roster players to join their 2015 spring training campaign. Highlighted by Buddy Carlyle and Scott Rice, who both spent time in the Mets’ bullpen last season, the group includes eight pitchers, seven infielders, and two outfielders. Alongside the prospective major leaguers is coveted Mets prospect Brandon Nimmo, who was selected 13th overall in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft.
Pitchers and catchers—accounting for 11 of the 17 invitees—must report by Thursday, February 19, while position players don't have to report until Tuesday, February 24. The full list of invitees can be found below.
Right-handed pitchers
- Buddy Carlyle
- Zack Thornton
- Cody Satterwhite
- Tyler Pill
- Matt Bowman
- Jon Velasquez
- Chase Bradford*
Left-handed pitchers
- Scott Rice
Catchers
- Johnny Monell
- Kevin Plawecki
- Xorge Carrillo
Infielders
- Brandon Allen*
- Matt Reynolds
- Danny Muno*
- Gavin Cecchini
Outfielders
- Alex Castellanos
- Brandon Nimmo*
*2014 Invitee
Notable invitees
Buddy Carlyle spent the majority of last season playing for Triple-A Las Vegas, appearing in 30 games and posting a 4-2 record with a 2.16 ERA and 36 strikeouts. The right-hander also appeared in 27 games for the Mets, recording 28 strikeouts in 31 innings and allowing just five earned runs. At 37 years old, Carlyle can add a veteran presence to a Mets’ bullpen that is sure to be loaded with young talent. Carlyle made his major league debut in 1999 for the San Diego Padres.