Zach

Franklin

Franklin is 27 years old and has pitched to a 4.37 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 60/14 K/BB ratio in 45 1/3 innings at Triple-A this season. The strikeout stuff is there, and he doesn’t have poor command, but he has really struggled with home runs, posting a 2.18 HR/FB that is skewing his ERA. Those home run issues have not been prevalent at the lower levels, so the Mets are banking on it not carrying over to the big leagues. He’s an interesting gamble for the bullpen.

Brazobán essentially replaces Seratnhony Domínguez after his salary was sent off to help even things up in the Luis Castillo trade. The 36-year-old had a 2.56 ERA and a 49/23 K/BB in 52 2/3 innings while often working in the sixth and seventh for the Mets. He’s under control for three more years after this one, though age might catch up to him before he reaches free agency. In return, the Mets will get Davis, the White Sox’s fifth-round pick last year, who currently has an 8.31 ERA in 10 starts since moving up to Double-A, and Franklin, a 27-year-old reliever with a 4.37 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings in Triple-A.