Joey Lucchesi
30-Year-Old
New York Mets AAA
2024 Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
After missing all of 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Lucchesi returned to make nine starts for the Mets last season, finishing 4-0 with a 2.89 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 46.2 innings. The estimators point to an ERA closer to 5.00, similar to what he posted over a larger body of work at Triple-A, on account of his ugly 7.7 K-BB% and fortunate strand and HR/FB rates. Nonetheless, he will get a chance to compete for a rotation spot this spring. Now 30, Lucchesi's game is deception and disruption of timing from the left side. He's a sinkerballer who can occasionally place a curveball for whiffs, though his swing-and-miss was down post-surgery. If he makes the rotation, he could be an occasional home streamer in soft matchups. Read Past Outlooks
Immediate promotion unlikely
Lucchesi can't be added to the 26-man roster until April 12 without an associated injured list move, and he likely isn't an option to replace Tylor Megill (shoulder) in the rotation when the Mets next need a fifth starter April 9, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Mets are caught in a bind when it comes to their pitching staff. With Yohan Ramirez facing a two-game suspension, the team elected to add Reed Garrett to the roster for bullpen depth when Megill landed on the IL, which blocks Lucchesi or Jose Butto from being promoted to plug the immediate hole in the rotation. That gives prospects Christian Scott and Mike Vasil, who aren't yet on the 40-man roster, a leg up to take Megill's spot. The Mets are also said to have interest in signing Julio Teheran. Lucchesi could be added late in the month, however -- New York plays 13 games in 13 days starting Friday and will likely need a sixth starter to get through that stretch.
The Mets are caught in a bind when it comes to their pitching staff. With Yohan Ramirez facing a two-game suspension, the team elected to add Reed Garrett to the roster for bullpen depth when Megill landed on the IL, which blocks Lucchesi or Jose Butto from being promoted to plug the immediate hole in the rotation. That gives prospects Christian Scott and Mike Vasil, who aren't yet on the 40-man roster, a leg up to take Megill's spot. The Mets are also said to have interest in signing Julio Teheran. Lucchesi could be added late in the month, however -- New York plays 13 games in 13 days starting Friday and will likely need a sixth starter to get through that stretch.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-27%
BAA vs LHP
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .190 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .260 | 26 | 16 | 40 | 4 | |||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .190 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | .260 | 26 | 16 | 40 | 4 | |||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
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-20%
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Since 2022Home | 3.22 | 1.39 | 22.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 2.59 | 1.23 | 24.1 | 7.4 | 2.6 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | 3.22 | 1.39 | 22.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | ||||
2023Away | 2.59 | 1.23 | 24.1 | 7.4 | 2.6 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Likely sticking with Mets
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com expects Lucchesi to open 2024 as rotation depth for the Mets.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander made $1.15 million in 2023 and is poised for a raise in his final season of arbitration eligibility next year, but it likely won't be enough for the club to consider non-tendering him this offseason. Lucchesi entered the campaign with a 4.24 ERA in 70 MLB games, and he pitched well in nine spot starts during 2023 with a 2.89 ERA across 49.2 innings. A similar role likely awaits in 2024, though a strong showing in spring training could give him a chance to crack the Opening Day rotation.
The left-hander made $1.15 million in 2023 and is poised for a raise in his final season of arbitration eligibility next year, but it likely won't be enough for the club to consider non-tendering him this offseason. Lucchesi entered the campaign with a 4.24 ERA in 70 MLB games, and he pitched well in nine spot starts during 2023 with a 2.89 ERA across 49.2 innings. A similar role likely awaits in 2024, though a strong showing in spring training could give him a chance to crack the Opening Day rotation.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lucchesi underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2021, meaning he will be more than 20 months removed from the procedure by the time the 2023 season gets underway. Still, it's anyone's guess how much he will be able to contribute. The left-hander returned to throw 12.2 rehab innings in the minors late in 2022, pitching to a 2.13 ERA and 12:3 K:BB in the minuscule sample. He has to be considered a performance question mark after posting a 4.91 ERA over his last two ostensibly healthy seasons. The Mets certainly aren't going to be counting on the southpaw to shoulder a heavy burden in the starting rotation. Lucchesi has a couple minor-league options remaining, so he can be stashed away if he's looking healthy and capable in the spring.
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Likely to fill in for Megill?
Lucchesi is likely to absorb the rotation spot vacated by Tylor Megill (shoulder), Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
Lucchesi was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Competing for rotation spot
Lucchesi will be in the mix for the fifth spot in the Mets' rotation following the injury to Kodai Senga (shoulder), Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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Avoids arbitration with Mets
The Mets and Lucchesi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.65 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
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Optioned to Syracuse
The Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
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