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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
R.J. Gordon (Mets pitcher) was recently activated from the 7-day injured list after recovering from a lat injury. He had a rough first appearance at Double-A Binghamton, surrendering 5 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits with 1 strikeout over 1.2 innings. However, Gordon has a strong track record in the minors, having been named MiLB Pitcher of the Month for August with a 4-0 record, 0 earned runs over 26 innings, and a 31-inning scoreless streak. He was drafted by the Mets in the 32nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Mississippi State and is 25 years old.
Strengths
- + Recently activated from IL and returning to health
- + Strong minor league track record with MiLB Pitcher of the Month award
- + 31-inning scoreless streak in August
- + 4-0 record with 0 earned runs in August over 26 innings
- + Excellent strikeout rate (30 K in 26 innings in August)
- + Held opponents to .096 batting average in August
- + Multiple starts going 7+ innings
Weaknesses
- - Poor first appearance after activation (5 runs in 1.2 innings)
- - Low strikeout rate in recent appearance (1 K in 1.2 innings)
- - History of lat injury requiring IL stint
- - Inconsistent performance early in 2026 season
About
Colton Gordon is a sp for the Houston Astros.
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Houston Astros