Has there ever been a middle reliever in New York Mets history fans adore more than Seth Lugo? In four big league seasons, Lugo has taken on every role possible in the bullpen. This year he spent a lot of time as a setup man, earning six saves when the Mets needed him to lock down some wins.
Mickey Callaway was never shy about praising Lugo. As the most trusted reliever on the payroll, it’s understandable why.
With the conclusion of another season of having Lugo around to fill in as needed, it’s time to reflect on what went right, what went wrong, and what we should expect from him in 2020.