News: Mets select two in Rule V Draft
The Mets have selected RHP Steven Register during the Major League Phase of today’s Rule V Draft.
The 24–year-old Register was drafted by the Rockies in 2004.
Last season, in 60 relief appearances for Colorado’s Double-A team, he had a 4.03 ERA while striking out 48 batters in 58 innings.
Having been selected in the Rule V Draft, Register must be kept in the major leagues the entire season or be offered back to the Rockies for a small fee.
The Mets did not make a second selection in the Major League Phase of the Draft.
Following the Mets, the Phillies selected RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, who had been left unprotected by the Red Sox.
…Update…10:40 am…
The Mets took RHP Garry Bakker during the Triple-A Phase.
Baker had been left unprotected by the White Sox.
In 31 appearances in High-A last season, the 24–year-old Bakker had a 3.67 ERA, while striking out 64 batters, but walking 45, through 83 innings.
…most interesting about this guy is that he has an extra R and an extra K in his name…
