The danger with calling up Mark Vientos was that Buck Showalter was not going to play him. That is just Showalter’s instincts when it comes to young players. While veterans need not produce to keep a roster spot, young players must go above and beyond to earn playing time. When Brett Baty was first called up, he was immediately put into a platoon at third base with Eduardo Escobar. What was...
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the New York Mets are calling up Mark Vientos to the majors. Vientos, 23, has been destroying the ball down in Triple-A this season, hitting .333/.416/.688 with 11 doubles, 13 homers, and 37 RBI. Vientos’ early season power surge has been nothing like we have seen in his career. Typically, he’s been a slow starter, but he jumped right out of the gate this...
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As reported by MMN’s own Michael Mayer, the New York Mets will recall left-handed starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi. Mayer also reported Lucchesi was held out of his Wednesday start for Triple-A Syracuse in anticipation he would have to make this start for the Mets. The Mets have needed starting pitching early on in the season. Justin Verlander and José Quintana began the year on the IL....
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3 UP GHOST FORK Kodai Senga has been as advertised, and the ghost fork has been even more awe inspiring to watch in person. Kodai Senga, 97mph Fastball and 84mph Ghost Fork, Overlay. Good look at the drop on it. pic.twitter.com/gLvM5pMuXU — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 8, 2023 It’s a small sample size, but he’s struck out 31.1% of the batters he’s faced. He has a 296 ERA+. In terms...
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Now that the New York Mets have announced the rosters for their full-season affiliates, we now know where each of them will be playing to start the 2022 season. Using ‘s Top 30 Prospect Rankings, here are where each of MMO’s top Mets prospects will begin their seasons: Syracuse Mets Francisco Álvarez (1) – (The Mets top prospect is going to be added to the Mets roster today) Brett...
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