José Butto suited up in his New York Mets uniform and headed to the bullpen to await his opportunity on Wednesday but before he got the chance, news came down that he had been traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Tyler Rogers. Major League Baseball's trade deadline creates these types of situations from time to time where we're privy to the traded player's real-time reaction. And Butto's was emotional.
Butto could be seen processing the information and being comforted by Mets bullpen coach Jose Rosado.
José Buttó emotionally reacts to being traded in the bullpen.
— Just Mets (@just_mets) July 30, 2025
Buttó has been with the Mets his entire professional career since he signed with the team as a 19-year-old. pic.twitter.com/Zslwj5cUS6
He then took his leave from the bullpen after saying his goodbyes out there.
José Buttó leaves the Mets' bullpen pic.twitter.com/olwXYaVazK
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 30, 2025
Upon entering the dugout Butto was embraced by the other Mets as they learned of the news.
Hugs for José Buttó in the Mets' dugout pic.twitter.com/yA8ES1QRsC
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 30, 2025
Butto had spent his entire professional career with the Mets and broke through into the big leagues in 2022. This year he has appeared in 34 games with a 3-2 record and 3.64 ERA.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets Reliever Had Saddest Reaction After Learning He’d Been Traded During Game.
