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Nate Lavender’s Deceptive Rise | MLB News
Nate Lavender, the Mets’ surprise rookie reliever, is rewriting the script with a sneaky, extension-heavy delivery that’s baffling hitters despite a modest 91 mph fastball. In just 17 innings, he’s allowed only three runs (1.59 ERA), struck out 22 batters, and posted a .183 batting average against — turning into a late-game weapon the Mets desperately needed after losing key bullpen arms at the trade deadline. His emergence could save the team millions and precious assets this offseason, proving that sometimes, deception beats velocity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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