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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jimmy Cordero is a relief pitcher who recently signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets organization. The 30-year-old left-handed reliever was previously with the Washington Nationals, where he struggled significantly with a 6.19 ERA over 16 innings in 2026. Cordero had a strong track record with the Baltimore Orioles from 2022-2024, posting a 3.12 ERA with solid strikeout rates. He will report to Triple-A Syracuse to continue his recovery and development.
Strengths
- + Strong 2022-2024 track record with Orioles (3.12 ERA)
- + Solid strikeout rate of 20.2% during Baltimore tenure
- + Reasonable walk rate of 10.6% in his best years
- + 57 holds and 6 saves accumulated in Baltimore
- + Signed by Mets organization showing organizational confidence
- + Spring training success with Nationals (7 shutout innings, 2 hits, 7 strikeouts)
Weaknesses
- - Recent poor performance with Nationals (6.19 ERA in 2026)
- - More walks (11) than strikeouts (9) in recent stint
- - Struggled in 4 consecutive appearances after debut
- - Designated for assignment by Nationals after one month
- - Second consecutive poor season (20 runs in 21.2 innings with Orioles in 2025)
- - History of command issues throughout career
- - Currently in minor league deal status, not on MLB roster
About
Jimmy Cordero is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Chicago Cubs