{
  "id": 15212049,
  "title": "Mets relief prospect Ryan Lambert off to strong start in Arizona Fall League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/mets-relief-prospect-ryan-lambert-off-to-strong-start-in-arizona-fall",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:08:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-relief-prospect-ryan-lambert-140814078.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mets relief prospect Ryan Lambert showcased a strong start in the Arizona Fall League on Friday. The hard-throwing right-hander secured his seventh victory of the exhibition season with a commanding performance, closing out the ninth inning in perfect fashion. Lambert struck out the first batter he faced with a blistering 97 mph fastball on the outer corner of the plate, then only required five additional pitches to complete the frame.\n\nIn his first three outings since opening Fall League play, Lambert has allowed just one baserunner and recorded five strikeout appearances. His control and effectiveness have been key factors in his success, as he has kept his earned run average (ERA) impressively low. Despite his forgetful season at the Triple-A level, Lambert took advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate his potential as a bullpen arm in the big leagues.\n\nHowever, the journey has not been without its challenges. Lambert faced a period of injury and ineffectiveness during the regular season, finishing with a troubling 7.71 ERA and 9.98 walks per nine innings across 23 Triple-A appearances. As a result, he now enters the new season with a bit of uncertainty regarding his place on the Mets' roster.\n\nLambert continues to impress with his big-time fastball velocity, averaging an impressive 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings in the minors. However, his walk rate (6.7) has been a concern throughout his minor league career. As the Mets' bullpen remains open, Lambert's ability to maintain his consistency and build confidence will be crucial heading into a significant offseason for the organization.",
  "summary": "Mets relief prospect Ryan Lambert enjoyed himself another successful outing in the Arizona Fall League on Friday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryan Lambert excels in Arizona Fall League, securing 7th victory",
    "Struggles with walk rate and Triple-A ERA, entering new season uncertain",
    "Dominates with 97 mph fastball, striking out first batter in each start"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}