They’ll both head west.
The New York Mets made a big move on Wednesday to bolster their bullpen ahead of a run towards the playoffs. The Mets struck a deal with the San Fransisco Giants to acquire top reliever Tyler Rogers. They shipped a couple of former Tennessee baseball stars out west to get the deal done.
Both Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert — New York’s 10th and 12th ranked prospects — will join the San Fransisco organization.
We have acquired RHP Tyler Rogers from San Francisco in exchange for RHP José Buttó, RHP Blade Tidwell, and OF Drew Gilbert.
Welcome to New York, Tyler! pic.twitter.com/AHIEo2nCQg
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 30, 2025
Tidwell has made two starts this season for the Mets, making four appearances overall after getting the call-up from Syracuse. He held a 9.00 ERA over 15 innings pitched. Tidwell surrendered 23 hits and struck out ten in his brief stay in New York.
Gilbert, who has caught fire over the past couple of weeks at AAA Syracuse, held a .243 batting average with 12 home runs. Gilbert drew 41 walks and held a .347 on-base percentage.
The Tennessee duo now joins former Volunteer Mahi Ahuna, who sits as the Giants’ No. 10 overall prospect. Former signee Reggie Crawford also remains in the Giants’ system.
San Fransisco, who dipped below the .500 mark this week, quickly became sellers at the deadline. The Giants got a pretty loaded haul for Rogers, and now two former Tennessee baseball stars are set up to be a big part of their future.