Mets' Bullpen Prospects 2026: Young Arms to Watch

Pintaro, Ross, Lambert, and more are poised to make an impact in Queens.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:24am

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The Mets' bullpen is set to get a boost from a crop of young, talented pitchers who are ready to make their mark in the majors. Prospects like Pintaro, Ross, Lambert, and a 23-year-old Venezuelan native have impressed at the minor league level and are poised to contribute to the big league club in 2026.

Why it matters

With veteran arms dominating the league, these young Mets prospects bring a unique blend of talent and determination that could give the team a competitive edge in the bullpen. Their emergence represents the future of the Mets' relief corps and could shape the team's fortunes in the seasons to come.

The details

Pintaro, a 28-year-old reliever, made his MLB debut in 2025 and has showcased his versatility, striking out 103 batters in 82 innings while not allowing a single home run to left-handed hitters. Ross, a 25-year-old with a triple-digit fastball and a devastating splitter, dominated the minors in 2024 but will need to improve his control. Lambert, a 23-year-old closer for Double-A Binghamton, has a 1.62 ERA and 14.6 strikeouts per 9 innings. A 23-year-old Venezuelan native with a deadly slider and the ability to cover multiple innings could also be a valuable asset for the Mets.

  • Pintaro made his major league debut in 2025.
  • Ross had his first full pro season in 2024.
  • Lambert was the closer for Double-A Binghamton in 2025.

The players

Pintaro

A 28-year-old reliever who made his MLB debut in 2025 and has showcased his versatility, striking out 103 batters in 82 innings while not allowing a single home run to left-handed hitters.

Ross

A 25-year-old reliever with a triple-digit fastball and a devastating splitter who dominated the minors in 2024 but will need to improve his control.

Lambert

A 23-year-old closer for Double-A Binghamton with a 1.62 ERA and 14.6 strikeouts per 9 innings.

23-year-old Venezuelan native

A pitcher with a deadly slider and the ability to cover multiple innings, who could be a valuable asset for the Mets.

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The takeaway

The Mets' bullpen is poised for a bright future with the emergence of these young, talented pitchers. While they each bring their own unique strengths, they all share a determination to make an impact and could shape the team's fortunes in the seasons to come.