As Anthony Kay took center stage at the MLB Futures Game on Sunday night in Cleveland, the Mets’ other fast-rising pitching prospect was off the radar.
By now, Ryley Gilliam is probably used to there being little fanfare for him. The Mets’ 2018 fifth-round draft pick was a footnote when he and Kay were promoted to Triple-A in early June, and on Sunday, the lack of attention was likely welcomed after surrendering two runs in relief during a 10-5 Syracuse loss to the Buffalo Bisons.
It was a blemish on Gilliam’s ascent through the Mets’ farm system.