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Jeremy Hefner | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (27) / 3/11/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 216
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jeremy Hefner was tagged with four runs in four innings Saturday in a loss to the Cubs.
Hefner tossed three scoreless frames before he gave up four runs in his final inning of work. The big blow as a two-run double by opposing pitcher Scott Feldman. Hefner had been pitching better recently, but the poor outing pulls his ERA back to 5.00 for the year. He shouldn't be an option outside of deeper NL-only leagues. May 18 - 4:07 PM

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Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner allowed four runs in six innings as the Mets lost to the White Sox on Wednesday.

Hefner is now 0-4 on the year, but he hasn't been as bad as his record would indicate. The right-hander now owns a 4.63 ERA despite having a 3.00 ERA over his last three starts. He's still best left for NL-only leagues. He'll likely get two starts next week, with the first coming Monday against the Cardinals.
May 8 - 10:25 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner suffered a tough-luck loss Tuesday against the Marlins, striking out eight while allowing two runs -- one earned -- over eight frames.

He gave up just four hits -- all singles -- and didn't walk a batter. Hefner allowed a leadoff single to Chris Coghlan to start the ninth in what was at the time a 1-0 game. After a passed ball, Coghlan was sacrificed to third but got lucky when he wasn't called out after oversliding the bag. Brandon Lyon then replaced Hefner and failed to retire a batter. Obviously you must consider the competition, but Hefner has now put up two straight nice outings and boasts a 1.21 WHIP for the year. He'll face the White Sox next week.
Apr 30 - 9:49 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner allowed five runs over three innings in the Mets' loss to the Phillies on Wednesday.

The Phillies did all their damage in the first inning, getting to Hefner for two home runs in the first six batters. He settled down in the two innings following, but the damage had already been done. Hefner will try to do better Tuesday in Colorado.
Apr 10 - 10:40 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner yielded one run over six innings Friday in a tough-luck loss to the Marlins.

Hefner limited the weak-hitting Marlins to just five hits and two walks, but a solo homer by Greg Dobbs was enough to put him on the losing side. With the injuries to Johan Santana (shoulder) and Shaun Marcum (neck), his rotation spot should be pretty safe for now. While Hefner doesn't blow batters away, he has fine control and should be useful in NL-only leagues.
Apr 5 - 10:48 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner (elbow) will resume throwing Friday.

He'll then make a 1-2 inning appearance in a game on Saturday. Hefner was hit in the right elbow with a comebacker on Tuesday, but he only suffered a bruise and is expected to be fine. He's slated to start the fourth game of the regular season for the Mets.
Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter
Mar 29 - 8:33 AM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner (elbow) is expected to return to action on Friday or Saturday.

Hefner was hit in the right elbow with a comeback on Tuesday, but he only suffered a bruise. Since his start was interrupted, the Mets want to get him in a game before he pitches the fourth game of the regular season.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 28 - 4:03 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner (elbow) expects to make his first regular season start.

Hefner was hit in the right elbow with a one-hopper during Tuesday's game, but fortunately for the Mets, he walked away with just a bruise. He's dealing with a little bit of stiffness, but hopes to resume throwing as soon as Thursday. If all goes well, he currently lines up to start the fourth game of the regular season.
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 27 - 1:18 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner was diagnosed with a contusion of the right elbow Tuesday after X-rays came back negative.

That's a relief. Hefner left Tuesday's Grapefruit League game after he was hit in the elbow by a one-hopper, but he managed to avoid a serious injury. Barring a setback, there's a good chance he'll be ready to start the season in the Mets' rotation.
Source: Mike Puma on Twitter
Mar 26 - 4:07 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner has been sent for X-rays on his right elbow.

Hefner exited Tuesday's game after he was hit in the elbow by a one-hopper off the bat of Carlos Beltran. Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that it's not believed to be serious, but there should be more clarity on the situation on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old was poised to begin the season in the Mets' rotation.
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
Mar 26 - 2:42 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner exited Tuesday's Grapefruit League game after he was hit in his throwing elbow by a comebacker.

Hefner tried to get out of the way of a one-hopper off the bat of Carlos Beltran, but he was unsuccessful. The 27-year-old right-hander was expected to begin the year in the starting rotation, but that might not happen depending upon the diagnosis.
Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
Mar 26 - 2:17 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner fanned seven while allowing two runs in five innings Friday in a victory over the Braves.

Juan Francisco and Freddie Freeman homered, but that was the only damage off Hefner, who is sporting a 2.93 ERA in 15 1/3 innings this spring. He'll be the obvious choice to fill in at the back of the rotation if Johan Santana winds up on the disabled list.
Mar 15 - 3:54 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins said that Jeremy Hefner would take Johan Santana's (shoulder) spot in the rotation if the lefty isn't ready to start the season.

"We're getting Jeremy Hefner ready," Collins said. "In case Johan can't post, we've got to make sure he's lengthened out, so that we have a guy ready to step in." Hefner has a 2.61 ERA in 10 1/3 innings this spring. He posted a 5.03 ERA across 93 2/3 frames in 2012.
Related: Johan Santana
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 11 - 11:30 AM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner yielded one run in three innings Monday in a no-decision against the Braves.

A Justin Upton homer was the only damage. Hefner would be the obvious candidate to step into the Mets' rotation if either Shaun Marcum or Johan Santana needs to start off on the disabled list.
Mar 4 - 4:43 PM
Jeremy Hefner - S - Mets

Jeremy Hefner yielded two runs and five hits in 7 1/3 innings to defeat the Marlins on Wednesday.

After giving up seven runs without retiring a batter against the Phillies on Sept. 20, Hefner closed out the season by allowing two runs and striking out 14 in 14 1/3 innings. Overall, he went 4-7 with a 5.03 ERA in 93 2/3 innings. The finishing kick makes it more likely that he'll stick on the 40-man roster all winter. He's not someone the Mets are going to want to pencil into their 2013 rotation, but as an insurance sixth or seventh starter, he's not bad.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 07:16:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh