On Thursday, the New York Mets finished their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
They won by a score of 13-6 (and completed a three-game sweep).
2-Year New York Mets Player Released By Current Team
GettyGrant Hartwig #93 of the New York Mets pitches during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Also on Thursday, news came out that a former Mets player had been released by the Minnesota Twins.
MLB.com wrote (on August 6): “St. Paul Saints released RHP Grant Hartwig.”
Hartwig did not appear in a game for the Twins.
He had been with their Triple-A affiliate.
GettyGrant Hartwig #59 of the Minnesota Twins poses for a photo during Spring Training photo days at Lee Health Sports Complex on February 19, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Hartwig went 5-3 with a 6.30 ERA in 34 Triple-A games this year.
Looking At Hartwig
GettyGrant Hartwig #93 of the New York Mets leaves the game during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on August 15, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City.
Hartwig has spent his only two seasons at the MLB level with the Mets.
In 2023, the 28-year-old went 5-2 with a 4.84 ERA in 28 games.
Theodore Tollefson of Zone Coverage had written (on December 4, 2025): “The #MNTwins have signed RHP Grant Hartwig to a Minor League deal. Hartwig pitched 32 games for the Mets between 2023-2024, and had a 5.14 ERA, 34 Ks, 19 BBs, and 1.40 WHIP in 42 IP. He spent all of 2025 in Triple-A and had a 3.42 ERA in 23.2 IP”
Mets Right Now
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 05: Jefry Yan #84 and Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets celebrate the team’s 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in ten innings at Progressive Field on August 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Twins Right Now
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 04: Kody Clemens #2 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 04, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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