Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Wilmer Font, 28-year-old right-handed relief pitcher, was acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Font was 1-0 with a 5.79 ERA (9 ER/14.0 IP) and 18 strikeouts in 10 appearances for Tampa Bay in 2026. The 6-4, 265-pound pitcher has worked 2.0+ innings in four outings. He joined the Mets in San Diego on Tuesday to address bullpen depth issues while Jeurys Familia recovers from a shoulder injury. Career statistics show Font is 3-3 with a 6.51 ERA (47 ER/65.0 IP) in 37 major league games across five starts with the Rangers, Dodgers, Athletics, and Rays.
Strengths
- + Multi-inning capability with 4 outings of 2.0+ innings
- + 18 strikeouts in 10 appearances shows decent strikeout rate
- + Acquired to provide needed bullpen depth
- + Experience across multiple organizations
- + Physical profile (6-4, 265 lbs) suitable for relief role
Weaknesses
- - High ERA of 5.79 with Rays in 2026
- - Career ERA of 6.51 is well above league average
- - Inconsistent performance history across four organizations
- - Limited success as starter (5 career starts)
- - Career record of 3-3 suggests inconsistency
About
Wilmer Font is a rp for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
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Colorado Rockies