Somerset Patriots Pitcher Brian Sweeney Signed by New York Mets

The New York Mets signed Somerset Patriots’ pitcher Brian Sweeney, who has reported to the Mets Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. Sweeney was the Season Opening Day starter for the Patriots on Friday, April 29th. He earned the victory with 8 strikeouts in 7.0 innings, and pitched in the Major Leagues last season for the Seattle Mariners (24 appearances, ERA 3.16). We may very well see Sweeney get called up by the big club and pitch for the Mets at Citi Field sometime this season.