New York Mets Sign Italian Teenager Matteo Marelli in Team History First

The New York Mets are signing Italian teenager Matteo Marelli, their first European amateur signing in team history. Marelli, a 19-year-old right-hander, was scouted by Mets scout Rosario Chiovaro and boasts a fastball in the mid-90s and five distinct pitches. Marelli's signing marks the Mets' expansion of their global footprint.