Nate Lavender#94

New York Mets·BBRef

RSJadm Sox FLBNew York Mets

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: L / L

Born: Jan 20, 2000 (26)

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.9%

From: Hudson, IL

Drafted: 2021

Nate Lavender

#94

New York Mets BBRef

RSJadm Sox FLBNew York Mets

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: L / L

Born: Jan 20, 2000 (26)

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 215 lbs

Owned: 0.92%

From:

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
18	0	18.2	1-0	1.93	0.86	23	4	0	11.4	5.75	1.97

Lavender recorded a hold in Monday's win over the Padres, retiring both batters he faced.

Aug 18Rotowire

The rookie picked up the final two outs of the eighth inning, getting Jackson Merrill to fly out and Luis Campusano to pop out. Lavender is quickly establishing himself as the top lefty in the Mets' bullpen following the trades of A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley -- through his first six big-league appearances since being promoted in early August, Lavender has five holds and has yet to allow a run with a 0.56 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB in 5.1 innings.

Lavender walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday to record his first career hold in a win over the Guardians.

Aug 5Rotowire

Making his big-league debut, the 26-year-old southpaw got the final out of the seventh inning with the Mets leading 5-2, and then stayed in for the eighth after his team produced an insurance run. Lavender could get a long look as a high-leverage option with New York having dealt veteran southpaws A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley at the trade deadline, with fellow rookie Jefry Yan being his main competition for the job of top left-handed setup man for closer Devin Williams.

The Mets selected Lavender's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Aug 4Rotowire

Lavender missed all of 2025 and most of 2024 due to a pair of left elbow surgeries, but he's looked sharp in the minors this season, turning in a 3.27 ERA and 53:11 K:BB over 33 innings with Syracuse. The southpaw will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

Lavender (elbow) has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in eight innings over eight relief appearances for Triple-A Syracuse since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list May 9.

Jun 1Rotowire

Lavender didn't pitch at all during the 2025 season while completing his recovery from a May 2024 internal brace surgery and then another procedure this past summer to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. The 26-year-old was brought along slowly in spring training and opened the season on the shelf for Syracuse, but he was cleared to make his 2026 debut for the affiliate after completing a nine-appearance rehab assignment between Single-A St. Lucie and High-A Brooklyn.

Lavender (elbow) cleared outright waivers Wednesday and was returned to the Mets.

Nov 13Rotowire

The Rays acquired Lavender via the Rule 5 Draft last winter, so now that he's been outrighted off the Rays' 40-man roster, he'll return to the Mets' farm system. The 25-year-old lefty missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, and he underwent another procedure in August to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. His availability for the start of spring training remains unclear.

2026

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

2.52

xBA

.202

Fastball Velo

19

92.4 mph

Avg Exit Velo

87.6 mph

Chase %

30.9%

Whiff %

25.8%

K %

32.9%

BB %

5.7%

Barrel %

9.3%

Hard-Hit %

34.9%

Nate Lavender#94

Nate Lavender

2026 Season

Player News

Lavender recorded a hold in Monday's win over the Padres, retiring both batters he faced.

Lavender walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday to record his first career hold in a win over the Guardians.

The Mets selected Lavender's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Lavender (elbow) has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in eight innings over eight relief appearances for Triple-A Syracuse since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list May 9.

Lavender (elbow) cleared outright waivers Wednesday and was returned to the Mets.

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