Battenfield announced Saturday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional baseball.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old Battenfield had been unsigned since November after he elected free agency following a stint at Triple-A Albuquerque in the Rockies organization throughout the 2024 season. Battenfield had previously seen big-league action with the Guardians during the 2023 campaign, making seven appearances (six starts) while turning in a 5.19 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 34.2 innings.

Battenfield signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Battenfield was cut by the Mets toward the end of spring training and will now find work as organizational depth for the Rockies. The 26-year-old righty turned in a 5.19 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 34,2 innings last season with the Guardians, and he'll likely need to show signs of improvement before being considered for a spot on Colorado's pitching staff.

The Mets released Battenfield on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Battenfield attended big-league camp and made one Grapefruit League appearance for the Mets on Feb. 28 but was reassigned to the minors at some point thereafter. The Mets didn't see a fit for Battenfield on their Triple-A pitching staff, so he'll get the chance to explore his options elsewhere. Battenfield made seven appearances (six starts) at the big-league level for Cleveland in 2023, logging a 5.19 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB across 34.2 innings.

Battenfield elected to become a free agent Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets removed Battenfield from their 40-man roster and the pitcher has exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. He held a 5.19 ERA over 34.2 innings at the major-league level in 2023.

Battenfield cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

He's no longer part of the Mets' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Battenfield collected a 5.19 ERA over 34.2 innings at the major-league level in 2023.

The Mets placed Battenfield on outright waivers Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Battenfield represents one of six Mets waived Thursday in an effort to clear room on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old righty never made an appearance for New York, though he posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 34.2 frames in the majors with Cleveland.

Battenfield was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He was up with the Mets only for a couple days and did not make an appearance. Battenfield has been replaced on the roster by Anthony Kay.

The Mets recalled Battenfield from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Battenfield was claimed off waivers from the Guardians on Sept. 2 and will join the Mets' major-league bullpen mix ahead of Friday's game at Philadelphia. Jeff Brigham has been optioned out in a corresponding roster move.

The Mets claimed Battenfield off waivers from the Guardians on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

EDGE Analysis

Battenfield was sent to Triple-A in May after putting up a 5.19 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 34.2 innings to start the season. He was DFA'd by Cleveland after putting up similar numbers in Triple-A, and he'll now serve as an organizational depth piece for New York.

Battenfield was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eric Haase has also been DFA'd as the Guardians clear out 40-man roster space following their waiver claims of Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Matt Moore. Battenfield, 26, carries a 5.19 ERA in 34.2 innings this season at the MLB level and a 5.66 ERA in 47.2 innings at Triple-A.