Dylan Covey DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets are designating right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek, who the team officially signed on Thursday. Covey spent most of the 2024 season recovering from a shoulder injury but did finish the season at the Triple-A level. Across 15 frames with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Covey posted a solid 1.20 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. He struck out 16 batters and served up seven walks. In 2023, Covey logged 43 innings at the major leagues to the tune of a 3.77 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect Covey to draw some interest on waivers, given his strong conclusion to the 2024 season at Triple-A.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Dylan Covey (hamstring, shoulder), who is dealing with a right-shoulder strain, had started to play catch but tweaked his hamstring while rehabbing. He is back in Clearwater, Fla., where he is shut down for the time being. Covey has not pitched since his final Grapefruit League appearance on March 1 in spring training and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 32-year-old veteran was the fourth-round pick by the Oakland Athletics in 2013 out of the University of San Diego. Covey debuted in 2017 with the Chicago White Sox and spent the first three years of his career in the Windy City. In 29 appearance (one start) with the Dodgers and Phillies in 2023, he had a 3.77 ERA and 1.51 WHIP with 17 walks and 30 K's in 43 innings pitched. Covey still has a ways to go before being an option in Philly's bullpen this year.