According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Dellin Betances is set to make his New York Mets debut on Saturday. He will take the mound against one of the team’s biggest rivals, the Washington Nationals.
When asked how he feels about making his return from a torn Achilles, Betances said, “it’s like I’m graduating.”
It’s clear that the anticipation leading up to his debut has entailed a number of emotions.
The big reliever is a New York native, having lived in Washington Heights. Betances grew up a New York Yankees fan and spent his entire career with the Bombers prior to 2020.