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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher and Major League Baseball veteran Aaron Laffey has been signed for the 2017 season.   “I have heard nothing but just great things about Somerset,” said Laffey. “My goal is to get back to the Majors, and the Atlantic League is the best place for me to start that journey. …

Bridgewater, NJ- Former Somerset Patriots right-handed pitcher Donovan Hand has been signed by the New York Mets to a minor league deal. Last season for Somerset, Hand pitched 103 innings over 24 games and struck out 77 batters before leaving the team at the start of the playoffs for personal reasons. Prior to joining Somerset, Hand had two years of …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that Major League infielder and former New York Met Zach Lutz has been signed for the 2017 season.   “I am excited to join the winning tradition I have heard about in Somerset,” said Lutz. “I am pleased to be a part of everything that is going on here, and am looking …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed starting pitcher Darin Gorski’s contract was purchased by the New York Mets organization. He will report to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51’s where he is expected to start Friday night’s game.   Gorski returns to the same organization where he spent seven seasons of his professional career. The southpaw pitched with …

Bridgewater, NJ- With the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 World Series Championship this year, the Somerset Patriots are proud to announce that New York Mets icon Mookie Wilson will be the team’s special guest for Amazin’ Mets Night on Friday, July 29th at TD Bank Ballpark. The Somerset Patriots take on the Bridgeport Bluefish at 7:05 pm.   Wilson will …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Darin Gorski.   “After speaking with [director of player personnel] Jon [Hunton], it sounds like there is going to be a lot of opportunity for me to play here,” said Gorski. “I am excited about getting here, meeting the guys and proving what I can do.”   …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder Carlos Guzman.   “Somerset is a first-class organization,” Guzman said. “I talked to [manager] Brett [Jodie] and will be playing mostly right field, but I can help out any way that they need me. I am just happy to come over and start playing.”   Guzman enters his …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they will be hosting Amazin’ Mets Night on Sunday, August 9th at TD Bank Ballpark. The first pitch against the Sugar Land Skeeters is scheduled for 5:05 p.m.   Join the Patriots as they welcome special guests from the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets team, including Art Shamsky, Ed Kranepool …