Mets Reliever Throws Tantrum, Calls Them Worst Team in MLB Before Being DFA

New York Mets reliever Jorge López entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers hoping to stop the bleeding in an ugly inning that would eventually lead to the Mets’ 15th loss in their last 19 games.

He finished the day looking for a new job.

López entered Wednesday’s game in the eighth inning after the Dodgers had already scored two runs to go up 5-3.

His job?

Keep it that way.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to do it — but that would be the least of his problems on Wednesday.

Dodgers outfielder Miguel Vargas had a great at-bat that ended in a two-run double. Two batters later, Shohei Ohtani crushed a ball to the opposite field, giving the Dodgers a 9-3 lead with his 14th home run of the season.

López then was tasked with getting Freddie Freeman out, but he’d never get to complete that job. After Freeman checked his swing on a 2-1 pitch and it was called a ball, López exchanged words with third base umpire Ramon De Jesus. López was immediately ejected and wasn’t very happy with the decision.

On his way back to the Mets’ dugout, López tossed his glove into the stands in a wild series of events. Take a look for yourself:

That ended up being the final pitch of López’s Mets career, as according to numerous reports, he’s going to be designated for assignment.

BREAKING: The Mets plan to DFA reliever Jorge López, source says.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 30, 2024

Before that news was relayed, though, López got his final words in at his locker.

“I don’t regret it,” López said to reporters. “I think I’ve been looking at the worst team probably in the whole f***ing MLB. So, you know, whatever happens happens. Whatever they want to do. I’ll be here tomorrow if they want me.”

López was asked to clarify the comments about him saying he’s on the worst team in MLB. Was that really what he meant to say?

“Yeah, probably,” López said. “It looks like (it).”

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called López’s actions “unacceptable” and said the team will address it internally. That was, of course, before he heard what López had to say about his now former team.

Wednesday’s events have continued what’s been an embarrassing year for the Mets both on and off the field. Just this month, Mets owner Steve Cohen had his fanbase in a frenzy thanks to a since-deleted tweet. Additionally, Mets superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor shaded his team when talking about his former club, the Cleveland Guardians.

If all that isn’t bad enough, the Mets placed All-Star right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz on the injured list on Wednesday, less than 30 minutes before All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso exited the team’s game after getting hit on the right hand with a pitch. X-rays came back negative for Alonso, but his CT scan results won’t be back until Thursday.

The Mets are now 22-33 and 16 games back of first place in the National League East.

They may not be the worst team in Major League Baseball, but they’ve definitely been the most embarrassing one up to this point.