MLB; Huáscar Brazobán, a cheap solution in the luxury roster of the

Huáscar Brazobán 's career has been a roller coaster ride , and at this point, he's a key part of the bullpen of the team with the best record in the National League.

The New York Mets (42-24), the second-highest payroll ($333 million), have already crossed a third of 2025 and the Villa Mella native is the team's reliever who has pitched the most innings (36.2), has the best ERA (1.72), and the best WHIP (0.92) of those who have thrown at least 30 innings.

The Phoenix, as he identifies himself as a testament to his resilience , has struck out 37 batters, allowed seven runs, and issued 11 walks. His 2025 salary is just $778,000.

Another statistic that illustrates his contribution is the hold , that is, the partial victories that the Dominican was able to maintain.

The 35-year-old pitcher has held the team's lead eight times , leading him to become a reliever whom manager Carlos Mendoza has sometimes called a true "player of the game, capable of controlling opponents and doing so effectively."

His most recent hold came against the Dodgers. Brazobán pitched the sixth inning (1 H, 2 BB, 2 K), as the Mets led 1-0 and went on to win 4-3.

Late, but sure

Despite being signed at a late age ( 22 years old by the Rockies in 2012), he was with Colorado until 2017, but did not even reach the Triple-A level.

After being released , pitching in Lidom (Escogido, Gigantes), Mexico, Venezuela and independent leagues in the United States in 2022, at 32 years old, the Marlins signed him and with Miami he made his Major League debut that summer.

He joined the Mets via trade in 2024, pitching 21 innings with a 5.14 ERA and 1.52 WHIP and earning three holds . The team retained him.

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