Brujan, a five-year MLB veteran, and Rortvedt, who has limited MLB time but earned a World Series ring with the Dodgers, were both DFA’d by the Mets just before Opening Day. Under baseball rules, players with between three and five years of service time can elect free agency if outrighted, a path both Brujan and Rortvedt would have to consider if they chose not to remain with the organization.
The most likely outcome is that Brujan and Rortvedt will start the season with Triple-A Syracuse, continuing to operate on the Mets’ depth chart while the team evaluates its roster needs early in the season.
On Opening Day, the Mets’ offense looked productive in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, with contributions from rookies and veterans alike. Luis Robert Jr. drove in two runs, Brett Baty delivered a three-RBI triple, and the pitching staff, including Freddy Peralta, performed well against the Pirates. The early-season performances have the club optimistic about the new additions and the overall offense as the season progresses.
