Mets Cut Jorge López After Controversial Comments and Ejection
TL;DR
Mets relief pitcher Jorge López was designated for assignment after a temper tantrum during a blowout loss to the Dodgers, which included throwing his glove into the stands and using profanities in a postgame interview. López, who has played for six teams in nine seasons, expressed no regret for his actions and clarified that he referred to himself, not the Mets, as "the worst teammate."
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