Mets Season in Review: Jeurys Familia

By Richard Heaton
Oct 5, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) throws during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in the National League wild card playoff baseball game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27) throws during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in the National League wild card playoff baseball game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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What will 2017 be like for Familia?

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the 9th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the 9th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Right now, Familia’s 2017 season is really the flip of a coin. Any number of things can affect his playing time next season – whether it’s the potential suspension, or poor management. Even if suspended, Familia will come back hopefully at full power and easily regain the job as closer.

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We should be able to see at least 50 games out of him, during which he should be able to pull out a 30 save season at minimum, along with a potential ERA and WHIP hovering around 2.2 and 1.1 respectively.

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