The Mets announced that they have optioned P.J. Conlon to Triple-A after getting roughed up Monday in Atlanta. Gerson Bautista had been the 26th man for Monday’s double header, but after Conlon’s poor showing, the Mets decided to keep Bautista with Noah Syndergaard going to the disabled list. Conlon, 24, has two no-decisions on the year with an inflated 11.12 ERA, 8.06 FIP, and 2.471...
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The New York Mets (26-25) defeated the Atlanta Braves (31-22) by a score of 8-5 Monday night (and Tuesday morning) at SunTrust Park. Offense After a nearly three-hour rain delay, the Mets got things going quickly in the top of the first inning against Brandon McCarthy. After Brandon Nimmo grounded out to open the ballgame, Michael Conforto roped a base hit to right field. Jay Bruce then dropped...
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Prior to Monday’s double header against the Braves, the Mets placed Wilmer Flores on the disabled list with a tight lower back. Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that newly acquired Jose Bautista will play a good amount of third base in Wilmer’s absence, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. Bautista, 37, has been great since being acquired by the Mets. He has gone 4-for-7 with a double...
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Prior to today’s double header against the Atlanta Braves, Mickey Callaway said that Jason Vargas would be available out of the bullpen if need-be. Further, the Mets have activated flamethrower Gerson Bautista as the 26th man for today’s proceedings. The 35 year-old Vargas has been bad to say the least so far this season, pitching to a 10.62 ERA and 6.50 FIP in five starts. In 20.1...
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There was a flurry of moves this morning as AJ Ramos and Wilmer Flores have been placed on the disabled list with rotator cuff tendonitis and a tight lower back respectively. Taking their places on the 25-man roster are Phillip Evans and Hansel Robles. In addition, Tomas Nido was sent down to Triple-A to make room for the return of Kevin Plawecki. Ramos, 31, has been horrible so far this season...
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