MLB Rumors: Former Mets, Angels P Matt Harvey Drawing Interest from Japanese, South Korean Teams
Matt Harvey was drafted No. 7 overall in the star-studded 2010 MLB draft by the New York Mets. But after making the 2013 National League All-Star team in his second MLB season, he failed to make another All-Star team.
According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, teams in both South Korea and Japan are looking at signing the former Mets, Reds and Angels pitcher.
After pitching last season with the Los Angeles Angels, Harvey remains unsigned.
He made just 12 starts last season, going 3-5 with a 7.09 ERA before being released by Los Angeles.
Check out all the latest news and notes around MLB:
- On Tuesday night, the MLBPA sent MLB a proposal for an 89-game with a full prorated share of salary and expanded playoffs. ESPN's Jeff Passan noted MLB will reject this offer from the union, while MLB Network's Jon Heyman cited an ownership source that said, "We're nowhere." (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
- MLB reportedly sent a proposal on Monday to the MLB Players Association suggesting a 76-game season with 75% prorated salaries. (Karl Ravech, ESPN)
- Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. commented Tuesday on 590 The Fan about the financial pressures of MLB saying, "The industry isn't very profitable, to be quite honest." (590 The Fan)
- Josh Harris and David Blitzer are "in the early stages" of looking at potentially purchasing the New York Mets. (Scott Soshnick, Variety)
- Vetean outfielder Denard Span retired from MLB after unimpressive offers from teams this offseason. (MLBTradeRumors.com
