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Ridings

Ridings represents an intriguing low-risk dice roll for the Dodgers since he’s barely pitched over the last three seasons due to injury and was out of affiliated ball completely last year when he made nine appearances (seven starts) for the High Point Rockers of the independent Atlantic League. The hard-throwing 29-year-old righty looked sharp in five relief appearances for the Yankees back in 2021 but hasn’t gotten back to the big leagues since due to shoulder issues. He’s the textbook definition of a lottery ticket relief project that could pay off, if he manages to stay remotely healthy.

Ridings was claimed off waivers last November from the Yankees and never wound up making an appearance for the Mets. The hard-throwing 27-year-old righty has battled injuries the last few years, but is clearly talented enough to pitch in the big leagues, if healthy.

New York was able to sneak the hard-throwing Ridings through waivers to keep him in the organization while also freeing up a 40-man roster spot. The 27-year-old righty has yet to make an appearance for the Mets due to right shoulder issues after being claimed off waivers last November from the Yankees.

Ridings began the year on the injured list due to a right lat strain, but he began pitching in rehab games earlier this month. He’s a candidate to join the Mets’ bullpen soon.

The procedural move opened up a spot on the Mets’ 40-man roster for lefty reliever Zach Muckenhirn for the second game of Monday’s twin bill against the Braves. The hard-throwing 27-year-old right-hander has been on the shelf this season due to a right lat strain and remains without a definitive timetable to return.

Ridings was claimed off waivers from the Yankees back in November and will get a late start on the season. The Mets have slow-played it with the hard-throwing right-hander, but the hope is that he can be a factor in the bullpen this spring.

Ridings missed the entire 2022 season due to a right shoulder impingement, but figures to be ready to pitch this upcoming spring. The hard-throwing 27-year-old right-hander made five relief appearances for the Yankees during the 2021 campaign. He has minor league options remaining, but should compete for a spot in New York’s Opening Day bullpen.

Ridings has been out all season due to a right shoulder impingement and has finally progressed to a minor league rehab assignment. The hard-throwing 27-year-old righty made five relief appearances last year for the Yankees and figures to close out the year in the upper minors. He should be fully healthy heading into next spring.

Ridings has been out all season due to a right shoulder impingement, but there’s a chance he’s able to make it back to the Yankees’ bullpen sometime later this month. The hard-throwing 27-year-old righty made five relief appearances last year for New York in his first taste of the majors.

Ridings has been throwing bullpen sessions in Florida over the last few weeks without experiencing any discomfort. There’s a chance that he’s able to return to the Yankees’ bullpen sometime in September. The 27-year-old righty has been out all season due to a right shoulder impingement.