New York Yankees right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino elected free agency on Thursday instead of accepting an outright minor-league assignment. Ottavino has now been designated for assignment twice by the Yankees and has refused an outright assignment to the minors both times after clearing waivers. There's a chance the 39-year-old veteran will return to the Yankees if he doesn't generate much interest on the open market. He's made three appearances out of the bullpen for the Yankees this year and has thrown 1 2/3 scoreless innings with four walks and three strikeouts. Last year with the New York Mets, Ottavino had a 4.34 ERA (3.67 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, one save, 70 strikeouts and 23 walks in 56 relief innings.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was designated for assignment on Tuesday. This is the second time in the last week he has been designated for assignment by the Yankees. He cleared waivers, opted for free agency, and then re-signed after his previous DFA, so it's possible he could end up back with the Yankees again. So far this season, the 39-year-old righty has pitched in three games and tossed 1 2/3 innings of hitless and scoreless relief even though he has issued four walks. He still has shown good strikeout stuff with three punchouts in nine batters, but he's a peripheral part of the bullpen as evidenced by his multiple DFAs in such a short time.

The New York Yankees and relief pitcher Adam Ottavino agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The veteran was with Boston this spring but wasn't able to make the roster so he opted out of his minor league deal, allowing him to sign with another team. That other team will be the same one he was with from 2019-20. The righty pitched last season for the Mets and owns a career ERA of 3.49, a 1.28 WHIP, and 16.9 percent K-BB%. The 39-year-old will likely provide the Yankees with some middle relief help, and with some solid strikeout stuff left in the repertoire, he could feasibly be of help to managers in deep AL-only leagues, but that's about the extent of his fantasy relevance.

The Boston Red Sox granted right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino his release on Sunday after he triggered his opt-out clause, a source tells MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Ottavino triggered the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract after he was informed that he wasn't going to make the Opening Day bullpen out of camp. The 39-year-old veteran struggled to a 10.80 ERA with five walks and eight strikeouts in five Grapefruit League innings in spring training, but he's likely to get picked up before long due to his 46 career saves over 14 years of big-league experience. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen for the New York Mets in 2024, Ottavino held a 4.34 ERA (3.67 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, one save, 70 strikeouts, 23 walks and 15 holds as a late-inning setup man. Ottavino has a 3.49 career ERA and 1.28 WHIP over his 14 seasons with five different teams.

Right-handed relief pitcher Adam Ottavino signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox. This deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Ottavino spent the 2021 campaign in Boston but has spent the past three seasons in Queens. Last summer, Ottavino held a 4.34 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP across 56 innings with the Mets. He generated a strong 3.19 xERA, which suggests he should see some regression when he returns to the mound. However, during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the right-hander was very effective as he held a 2.62 ERA and a strong 1.09 WHIP across 127 1/3 innings. During this stretch, he tallied 141 punchouts and added 32 holds. Fantasy managers should expect the 39-year-old to compete for a bullpen role in Boston. If he cracks the Opening Day roster, he could eventually earn a high-leverage role.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was called upon to close out Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran right-hander is normally a set-up pitcher, but was asked to close with Edwin Diaz being unavailable for this game. Ottavino gave up a home run and got some traffic on the bases. Despite that, he was able to strike out the final two batters and record his first save of the season. It's unlikely that Ottavino gets many more saves in the future with Diaz being the primary option.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino tossed a scoreless eighth inning during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the visiting Chicago Cubs, continuing to throw as well as any reliever in recent weeks. Believe it or not, Ottavino has not allowed a hit to the last 34 batters he's faced, walking only two and striking out 17 over this superb stretch that dates back to April 5. The 38-year-old veteran high-leverage arm has tallied nine consecutive hitless appearances out of New York's bullpen, and he now carries a shiny 1.54 ERA, 0.51 WHIP, and 20:2 K:BB over 11 2/3 innings overall for the Mets during the 2024 regular season. With Drew Smith (shoulder) and Brooks Raley (elbow) on the shelf, it looks pretty clear that Ottavino would be next in line for save opportunities in Queens in the event that Edwin Diaz ever needs to miss time for whatever reason.

Free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, pending a physical, on Saturday. Ottavino became a free agent this offseason after declining a $6.75 million player option, with $4 million of it being deferred. The 38-year-old veteran will return on a cheaper deal and will return in a high-leverage role as a setup man ahead of closer Edwin Diaz, who missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury. Ottavino had a 3.21 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 62 strikeouts and a career-high 12 saves in 61 2/3 relief innings in Queens last season. His velocity dipped in 2023, though, and opponents squared him up much more often, meaning he might not be as effective in 2024 if that trend continues. Ottavino also won't be in line for nearly as many save chances as long as Diaz is healthy.

The New York Mets have reportedly considered free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino as an option to bolster their bullpen this offseason. The 38-year-old veteran pitched well for the Mets last season, going 1-7 with 12 saves and 12 holds along with a 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 23.8% strikeout rate in 61 2/3 innings pitched. Ottavino's fantasy relevance would most likely come in saves-plus-holds leagues wherever he ends up, although he likely would not see as many save opportunities if he rejoined the Mets, as Edwin Diaz will be returning from a right patellar tendon repair.

Former New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has declined his $6.75 million player option with the club for the 2024 season and will become a free agent. The reliever will be in search of a new multi-year deal on the open market as $4 million of his $6.75 player option was to be deferred. The 37-year-old should garner significant interest on the open market as he is coming off his second straight excellent season with the Mets. Ottavino worked to a healthy 3.21 ERA across 66 appearances in 2023, just one season after tossing a sterling 2.06 ERA across another 66 appearances with the Mets. A veteran of 664 career big-league appearances, the right-hander owns a 3.42 ERA across 13 seasons spent with the Cardinals, Rockies, Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino gave up two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout but held on for his 12th save of the year in Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill with the Philadelphia Phillies. Ottavino, brought on to protect a three-run lead, nearly spoiled a great Tylor Megill start. Brandon Marsh split the left-center field gap for a ground rule RBI double across before Weston Wilson snuck an RBI single up the middle. Ottavino struck out Jake Cave looking before grooving a fastball for Cristian Pache to get under it for a relieving flyout. It always feels like an adventure when Ottavino takes the mound, but the 37-year-old helped fill in as closer after July's David Robertson trade. He totes a 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 62:29 K:BB with 12 saves in 61 2/3 frames. The right-hander has a 2024 player option.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino picked up his 11th save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. Ottavino came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has pitched well all season and has done a nice job in the closer's role, converting all but three save opportunities with a 2.87 ERA. It remains to be seen how many more save opportunities the Mets may have this season, but Ottavino is worth rostering in at least roto leagues for the final few weeks.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino earned his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Ottavino entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and the bases loaded. He got a groundball double play to end the inning and stayed on to pitch the ninth, tossing a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The veteran has had a strong September, converting all three save opportunities with a 1.93 ERA. There are only a few weeks left in the season, but Ottavino is worth a roster spot in roto leagues at this time.

On Sunday against the Twins, New York Mets right-handed veteran relief pitcher Adam Ottavino hurled a perfect ninth inning, earning his ninth save of the season. Ottavino recorded one save in August after David Robertson was dealt to the Marlins. However, he's logged two consecutive saves despite being spaced a week apart. The 37-year-old has posted a 3-7 record, a 3.05 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 65 contests. He's also struck out 63 batters in 56 innings pitched in this year's campaign.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino closed out Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves, picking up his seventh save in the process. Ottavino didn't allow a baserunner and didn't strike out a batter in his inning of work. This was Ottavino's first save since July 1, as the Mets had relied on David Robertson for the majority of their save opportunities until he was traded to the Miami Marlins. Since then, the Mets have gone with a committee approach with Brooks Raley taking the lefty-heavy lineups. Ottavino hasn't had many chances, but one would assume the Mets would use him against righty-heavy matchups meaning he should get a few save chances down the stretch. He can be rostered in deeper formats if saves are needed.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino appears primed to take over part of the role held by David Robertson after the latter was traded to the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ottavino will likely see the bulk of the save situations in Queens now that Robertson is gone, although Brooks Raley could see his share of chances based on tonight's usage. Expect Ottavino to work in situations where the upcoming lineup is righty heavy, and Raley when lefties are due up. Based on this, Ottavino should be owned in standard or deeper formats where saves are important.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino hurled a scoreless ninth inning to close out Saturday's 4-1 win versus the San Francisco Giants. The 37-year-old got J.D. Davis to ground out and lent a Patrick Bailey walk before inducing a Thairo Estrada double play to shut the door. Ottavino secured his sixth save of the season and first since May 26 in this one. The right-hander owns a middling 4.01 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 35:15 K:BB across 33 2/3 frames this year. Ottavino may see the occasional save chance, but David Robertson remains the favorite for closing scenarios in Queens.

New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino picked up his fourth save of the season on Friday when he closed out the 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out one and surrendered one hit in an inning of work. Ottavino now owns a 3.75 ERA with 14 strikeouts and four walks over 12 innings and has added two holds to his ledger. David Robertson still leads the Mets in the save department, earning six of his own, but he pitched the eighth inning against the top of the lineup Friday. It's safe to say this is a closer by committee, and Ottavino will continue grabbing save opportunities depending on the situation. The 37-year-old is a solid fantasy option, especially in save and hold leagues, as he's one of the more trusted arms in the Mets bullpen.

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was called upon to shut the door during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Normally, David Robertson is the closer for the Mets, but he pitched during the eighth inning of this game. That being said, Ottavino was handed the ball to protect a three-run lead. The right-hander allowed a leadoff home run to David Peralta. However, he settled down after that and retired the next three batters to earn his third save of the season. The expectation is the Robertson will continue being the primary closer, but Ottavino looks like he's the No. 2 guy out of the pen.

New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino came into Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to shut them down without allowing a baserunner. He recorded his second save of the year and now owns a 1.29 ERA, 29.6% strikeout rate, and 1.14 WHIP over seven frames. David Robertson is the presumed closer for the club, but after pitching back-to-back days, they were likely giving him a rest. Fantasy managers should expect Ottavino to pick up a handful of saves this season, and considering he has a pair already, a solid amount of holds.