Mets Suffer Another Loss as TJ Shook Falls to Rockies in Rule 5 Draft
The New York Mets have lost another prized prospect, TJ Shook, a talented right-handed pitcher who was taken by the Colorado Rockies in the Rule 5 draft. Shook's departure marks yet another setback for the Mets, coming on the heels of losses to free agents Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz during the winter meetings.
A breakout season in Double-A propelled Shook to stardom, as he posted a 2.34 ERA in 33 games, recording seven saves in 50 innings pitched. The numbers were eye-catching enough to warrant promotion to Triple-A, where Shook has already made three appearances with a 3.00 ERA.
Despite his impressive form at the lower levels of the minors, Shook's future remains uncertain. His selection by the Rockies marks a new chapter for him, as he is now being groomed in the organization's top affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes. The Rockies will be hoping to continue Shook's development in Triple-A, with the goal of eventually deploying him at the big league level.
Shook originally joined the Mets in 2024, having been acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Tyler Jay. Prior to his time in Double-A, he had struggled in the minor leagues, posting a 4.72 ERA before breaking out in spectacular fashion last season. Now, it remains to be seen if Shook can replicate that form with the Rockies, but one thing is certain: his departure will leave the Mets looking for another homegrown talent to fill the void.
The New York Mets have lost another prized prospect, TJ Shook, a talented right-handed pitcher who was taken by the Colorado Rockies in the Rule 5 draft. Shook's departure marks yet another setback for the Mets, coming on the heels of losses to free agents Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz during the winter meetings.
A breakout season in Double-A propelled Shook to stardom, as he posted a 2.34 ERA in 33 games, recording seven saves in 50 innings pitched. The numbers were eye-catching enough to warrant promotion to Triple-A, where Shook has already made three appearances with a 3.00 ERA.
Despite his impressive form at the lower levels of the minors, Shook's future remains uncertain. His selection by the Rockies marks a new chapter for him, as he is now being groomed in the organization's top affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes. The Rockies will be hoping to continue Shook's development in Triple-A, with the goal of eventually deploying him at the big league level.
Shook originally joined the Mets in 2024, having been acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Tyler Jay. Prior to his time in Double-A, he had struggled in the minor leagues, posting a 4.72 ERA before breaking out in spectacular fashion last season. Now, it remains to be seen if Shook can replicate that form with the Rockies, but one thing is certain: his departure will leave the Mets looking for another homegrown talent to fill the void.
The Mets are really struggling to keep their prospects. I mean, TJ Shook was a big deal and now he's gone to the Rockies. You'd think they'd be able to hold onto someone with his potential, but nope! It's like they're just spinning their wheels over here. 
I'm not sure what's going on behind the scenes, but it can't be good if you're losing guys to Rule 5 drafts left and right. 
Maybe it's time for some changes at the top? The fans are getting restless... 
Mets are doin right now. I mean who needs a top prospect like TJ Shook when you got guys like Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz who are basically done? Like, they're free agents for a reason, right? And the Rockies are gonna be all happy with their new guy because he was taken in the Rule 5 draft which is just a fancy way of saying "we took him from someone else" 
. I swear Mets fans are gonna be stuck with nothing but injuries and bad free agent signings forever 
Either way, it's gonna be tough for them to find that next big thing.
. i mean TJ Shook was on fire at that Double-A place, but i guess the Rockies just wanted to add some more drama to their season 
. seriously though, it's a shame he went to the Rockies, they need some decent arms ASAP 
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. I remember when guys were drafted in '22 and we thought they'd be the next big thing for years to come. now it feels like we're saying goodbye to our prospects again 
. TJ Shook was gonna be one of those lights out pitchers, no doubt about it 
. He had that fire in his belly, you know? The Mets got him from Milwaukee last year and I thought they were gonna make some noise with him this season... instead he gets snatched away by the Rockies