The New York Mets travel to Arlington for a two-game exhibition series beginning on Friday night against the Texas Rangers. Jacob deGrom will start for the Mets and will be opposed by former Met Logan Verrett for the Rangers in tonight’s 8:05 PM matchup. The game will not be televised but can be seen for free on MLB.tv. Pitching coach Dan Warthen said Rafael Montero may get some bullpen exposure...
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Daniel Murphy went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk in a minor league game at Tradition Field on Friday. Murphy played second base on Thursday in a minor league game as well and had a home run and a sac fly in five at-bats. Murphy is expected to join the Mets in Washington, and manager Terry Collins is expecting him to be in the Opening Day lineup at D.C. against the Nationals. April 2 According...
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The Texas Rangers have claimed right-hander Logan Verrett off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and added him to their 25 man roster. Verrett, 24, had been selected by the Orioles from the Mets in December’s Rule 5 Draft. The Rangers will have to carry Verrett all season long or expose him to waivers again. If he clears waivers, Verrett will be offered back to the Mets for $25K. The...
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Juan Lagares passed his physical and the New York Mets officially announced that they have agreed to terms on a contract that with run through 2019 with a club option for 2020. “This is a place I want to be,” said Lagares. “The Mets signed me when I was 16. I’m really excited for this season and the future.” Lagares, 27, earned his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award last year. Lagares finished...
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Update: Marc Carig reports that Curtis Granderson has a sore and swollen knee after being hit by a fastball from pitcher Lance Lynn on Thursday. The Mets right fielder says he isn’t worried about it. April 2 12:45 PM Curtis Granderson left Thursday’s game after being hit on the right leg, near the knee, by a fastball from Cardinals starter Lance Lynn. Granderson went to first base,...
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