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Jeurys Familia | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/10/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mets placed RHP Jeurys Familia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 9, with right biceps tendinitis.
Familia's velocity has been down of late, and the Mets figured out that it's because his bicep is a tad sore. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. Greg Burke has taken his spot in the bullpen. May 12 - 10:18 AM

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Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia is unavailable Friday due to right biceps tendinitis.

Familia's velocity was down from 96 mph to 92 mph during his most recent appearance, so the Mets think it brought on by fatigue. Consider him day-to-day for now, but the Mets could play it safe and place him on the disabled list. Frank Francisco (elbow) is the most likely candidate to replace him on the active roster.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
May 10 - 4:08 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Mets recalled RHP Jeurys Familia from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Familia will replace Greg Burke on the active roster. The 23-year-old right-hander made one appearance with the Mets earlier this month and has tossed five scoreless innings in the minors. He figures to pitch in middle relief.
Apr 17 - 3:36 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports that right-hander Jeurys Familia is en route to join the Mets in Colorado.

It's not clear if or when he'll be activated. Wednesday's game is at risk of being postponed, so Familia could be carried as an extra reliever if there's a doubleheader on Thursday.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 17 - 2:34 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Mets optioned RHP Jeurys Familia to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Familia made just one appearance for the Mets and it did not go well. He will work on some things at Triple-A.
Apr 6 - 4:51 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia, Scott Rice and Greg Burke have all won spots in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen.

Familia entered camp as a reliever after showing inconsistency as a starter in the minors, and he's won a spot by posting a 2.19 ERA with 12 strikeouts over 12 1/3 spring innings. He'll work the middle innings initially.
Related: Scott Rice, Greg Burke
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 29 - 11:35 AM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Monday that right-hander Jeurys Familia will come to spring training as a reliever.

It's not a big surprise, as most believe that will be his role in the long-term. Familia, a hard-throwing right-hander, had a 5.84 ERA and 10/9 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings last season in his first taste of the big leagues. There might not be enough room for him on the Opening Day roster, but he could become an impact late-inning arm.
Source: Mike Kerwick on Twitter
Feb 5 - 9:11 AM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

The Mets have told Jeurys Familia that he will not start during winter ball.

Familia was originally set to pitch as a starting pitcher in the Dominican Winter League, but the Mets have had a change of heart. It makes sense, as the hard-throwing right-hander will likely have a chance to win a roster spot as a reliever next spring. It's also his probable role for the long-term.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 01:12:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Making his first major league start, Jeurys Familia walked six over four scoreless innings Monday as part of a no-decision against the Marlins.

Familia allowed just one hit and struck out three, but he threw just 33 out of 75 pitches for strikes. The Mets wanted to get a look at him as a starter, but this only reinforces the notion that he is more likely be a reliever in the long-term. He could make the major league bullpen out of spring training next year.
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 10:39:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia will start Monday against the Marlins.

The Mets planned to let Familia finish the season in the bullpen, but he's taking Collin McHugh's place in the rotation next week. The 22-year-old right-hander holds an 8.64 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio in seven appearances (8 1/3 innings) since being called up earlier this month.
Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 03:55:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia will make his first major league start next week.

He'll take Collin McHugh's place in the rotation. The Mets had intended to give Familia a start earlier, but they wanted to get a longer look at him in a relief role. The hard-throwing youngster holds an 8.64 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings for the Mets this month.
Related: Collin McHugh
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 10:04:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins plans to start using Jeurys Familia in more high-leverage situations down the stretch.

"We’ve got to start putting him in some pretty tough situations," Collins said. "I want to see how he reacts." The Mets like how Familia has looked in a relief role, and that could be where he winds up even though he's been a starter in the minors. Frank Francisco will be the team's closer again next season, but as Andy McCullough notes, the club is "already looking to groom his replacement," and Familia might be the top candidate.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 09:48:00 AM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins hasn't ruled out the possibility that Jeurys Familia will make a start before the end of the season.

Familia was originally expected to start Wednesday against the Phillies, but Jeremy Hefner will get the nod instead. The 22-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs over his first five innings in the big leagues while striking out five and walking none.
Related: Jeremy Hefner
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 04:36:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia is no longer expected to start on Wednesday.

Mets manager Terry Collins likes what Familia has done out of the bullpen and wants to give him a longer look in that role. It might ultimately be the best spot for the 22-year-old over the long haul, anyway. Familia has allowed two runs while striking out five and walking no one in five relief innings.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 01:18:00 PM
Jeurys Familia - R - Mets

Jeurys Familia will make a start later this season.

The Mets want to give the 22-year-old right-hander at least one look in what could be his future role. Familia had 128 strikeouts in 137 innings this year at Triple-A.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 04:56:00 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