{"id":9950,"date":"2025-11-15T03:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/cubs-make-early-offseason-move-signing-pitcher-sam-mettert-to-minor-league-deal-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T03:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T03:14:13","slug":"cubs-make-early-offseason-move-signing-pitcher-sam-mettert-to-minor-league-deal-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=9950","title":{"rendered":"Cubs Make Early Offseason Move, Signing Pitcher Sam Mettert to Minor League Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/35_Sam_Mettert-1.webp\" alt=\"Cubs Make Early Offseason Move, Signing Pitcher Sam Mettert to Minor League Deal\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"86\">After securing a playoff spot for the first time since 2020, the Chicago Cubs are determined to stay competitive and build on their success in 2025. As the offseason kicks off, the Cubs made an early move that may fly under the radar but could have future implications for the team.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"370\">Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league deal, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. A native of Chicago, Mettert recently completed his college career at St. John\u2019s, where he graduated in 2025. During his time at St. John\u2019s, Mettert impressed scouts by reaching a fastball velocity of 98 MPH while training at Tread Athletics.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"712\">In two seasons with St. John\u2019s, Mettert posted a 7.17 ERA and a 51\/33 K\/BB ratio. While those numbers may not be eye-popping, the Cubs clearly see potential in the right-hander, particularly with his ability to hit high-velocity marks.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"950\"><strong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"950\">&#8220;I chose to forgo grad school for this new minor league opportunity. The right-hander has the velocity for success. Now I&#8217;ll look to prove I can handle minor league hitting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<style> div[data-widget-id=\"1837676\"] { min-height: 300px; } <\/style>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1837676\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");<\/script><\/div>\n<p><\/strong> \u2014 Sam Mettert, Chicago Cubs Pitching Prospect<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1176\">Mettert&#8217;s college statistics might raise questions about his ability to succeed at the next level, as he struggled with a high walk rate and issues preventing runs. Nevertheless, the Cubs are betting on his raw talent and velocity, believing that with the right development, he could be a valuable asset to the organization.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1503\">At this point, it&#8217;s unclear where Mettert will start his journey in the Cubs&#8217; system, but it\u2019s likely that he will begin in the lower minors as the Cubs evaluate how his skills translate to professional baseball. He faces an uphill battle to make an impact, but his hometown connection with the team gives him an extra layer of motivation as he embarks on this next step.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2296\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"1876\">Mettert, who chose to forgo graduate school for this opportunity, will now work to prove that he can handle minor league hitters and eventually make it to the major leagues. If things go well, the Cubs may have found a diamond in the rough to add to their pitching depth down the line. For now, it\u2019s a low-risk move with high potential, and it adds to the Cubs&#8217; ongoing efforts to strengthen their roster for the future.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"127\"><em data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"127\">\u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-banner\" data-ad-placement=\"banner5\" id=\"ub-banner5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/em> \u2014 <strong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"322\">Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"361\">Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: <strong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"400\">change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it&#8217;s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"885\"><strong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"885\">Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"935\">The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1400\">The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for <strong data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1457\">far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1634\"><strong data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1634\">The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"1679\">At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2122\">As <strong data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2125\">Tuch<\/strong> stated, <em data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2142\">&#8220;There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.&#8221;<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2339\"><strong data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2339\">The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2391\">But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"2826\">The Sabres need to <strong data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2845\">shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren&#8217;t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but <strong data-end=\"3014\" data-start=\"2969\">every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-banner\" data-ad-placement=\"banner18n\" id=\"ub-banner18\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/strong> for this team&#8217;s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about <strong data-end=\"3128\" data-start=\"3106\">delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3202\"><strong data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3202\">Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3699\" data-start=\"3260\">So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. <strong data-end=\"3353\" data-start=\"3338\">Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3900\" data-start=\"3701\">This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could <em data-end=\"3777\" data-start=\"3768\">finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3936\" data-start=\"3902\"><strong data-end=\"3936\" data-start=\"3902\">Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"4328\" data-start=\"3938\">There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. 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