Julio Teheran signed with the Mets and wore No. 49. He started against Atlanta, with a pitch limit of 70-75. Teheran could earn $400,000 in bonuses. After one start, he was designated for assignment, replaced by Dedniel Núñez.
Though Julio Teheran signed a $2.5 million deal with the Mets it was a split contract, meaning he receives that sum on the major league roster. The Mets are only on the hook for a pro-rated amount.
Julio Teheran contract breakdown: $2.5M guaranteed at signing $937,500 per inning $833,333.33 per strikeout $312,500 per out $36,764.71 per pitch https://t.co/1Ua71R6SyS
Mets dump Julio Teheran after one ugly start https://t.co/sYiV8O34ux https://t.co/sDidfolzKp
Mets designate Julio Teheran for assignment https://t.co/eMqgT8FclZ
After only one start, the Mets have designated Julio Teheran for assignment. Dedniel Núñez is up to help the bullpen.
Julio Teheran DFA; Mets have selected Dedneil Nunez from Syracuse.
We’ve selected the contract of RHP Dedniel Núñez from Triple-A Syracuse and designated RHP Julio Teheran for assignment.
Pitching against his old team tonight, Julio Teheran was not quite the same dominant force he was in beating the Mets basically every time out for a decade. Teheran's Mets debut in Atlanta: 2.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 68 pitches.
Julio Teheran has reinvented himself. The Mets have an idea what they’re getting in the 33-year-old, but even they’re curious to see how his new offerings play. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/u6A31ufuYP
Julio Teheran can earn $400,000 in bonuses in addition to $2.5 million salary with Mets https://t.co/EpB2PMfvta
Mets Notebook: Latest version of Julio Teheran features new pitches, lower arm slot @AbbeyMastracco "They didn’t know I had that kind of movement on my pitches." https://t.co/tpAsFbLeb6
#Mets set Julio Teheran's first start with club for Monday at Atlanta | @timbhealey https://t.co/2ZYN8QPEWV
Julio Teheran will start Monday in Atlanta for the Mets. He'll be good for 70-75 pitches. Potentially out of the bullpen tonight as well, if needed.
Julio Teheran, whose signing is now official, will wear No. 49 for the Mets. He is joining the team today.