Mets call up pitcher known for his over the top strikeout celebrations as dismal season hits new level
The Mets selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Jefry Yan on July 2, and hours after the MLB trade deadline officially passed on Aug.3, Yan was among a handful of pitchers reportedly promoted.Mets fans have nothing to look forward to in the immediate term, but watching Yan potentially make his debut in The Show may as well be appointment viewing.Jefry Yan of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies reacts during a Minor League Baseball game at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, United States, on May 16, 2026.
(Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)BREWERS PITCHER ABNER URIBE APOLOGIZES AFTER CONTROVERSIAL STRIKEOUT CELEBRATION SPARKS BACKLASHBeyond the 29-year-old's impressive numbers at both the AA and AAA levels in 2026, Yan puts on a show, in the most literal way, every time he takes the bump.Jumping into the air, doing the splits, screaming at the top of his lungs, smacking the ground.You name it, Yan does it.While his antics look like something straight out of a Savannah Bananas game, the dude can throw a baseball.Jefry Yan of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies delivers a pitch during a Minor League Baseball game at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, United States, on May 16, 2026.
(Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)OUTKICK IS NOW ON THE FOX APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADAfter bouncing around the Minor League systems of the Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, and Colorado Rockies early in his career, Yan inked a deal with the Mets in August 2025, and 2026 has been a mighty kind year for the Dominican native.In 26.2 innings of work with AA Binghamton, Yan posted a 3.71 ERA while striking out 45 batters.After taking the step up to AAA Syracuse, his stuff only got better.In his 15.0 innings with Syracuse, Yan owns a record of 2-1, an ERA of 2.40 while giving up just six hits and striking out 32.Jefry Yan of the Syracuse Mets delivers a pitch during a Minor Leag...