MLB star Jose Butto discovered he was being traded mid-game – causing him to break down in tears live on TV.
Butto has been with the New York Mets since 2017 and got promoted to the major leagues in 2022.
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But despite his years of service, the 27-year-old has been traded to the San Francisco Giants.
Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert are also being used to complete a trade deal for Tyler Rogers.
The Mets were playing the San Diego Padres when the news broke.
And cameras cut to an emotional Butto wiping tears away on the bench.
He was also spotted in the Mets dugout, receiving hugs from a number of his teammates in a farewell moment.
Fans fumed online at the decision to announce the trade during the game – which the Mets lost 5-0.
“Disturbing to see a player traded on live tv,” one said.
“Everyone on the team has to be affected by this.
“This DID NOT belong on live tv or social media platforms right now. For me, right now, the Mets are a terrible team all the way around.
“Totally classless from a team that’s going downhill. Shameful.”
“Sucks when we trade guys who want to be here. Most could care less but this guy, he wants to be a Met,” another added.
Butto posted a 7-3 record, a 2.55 ERA, and 79 strikeouts across 74 innings pitched across 37 games as a starter and a reliever in 2024.
