Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Announce Kevin Pillar Signing, Designate Guillermo Heredia For Assignment

The Mets announced Sunday night that they have officially signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a one-year pact. In a corresponding move, the team designated outfielder Guillermo Heredia for assignment. Pillar, 32, split the shortened 2020 season between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and logged a triple slash of .288/.336/.462 with a career high 106 wRC+ and .341 wOBA. The California...

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Opinion: Tyler Flowers Could Bolster Mets’ Thin Catching Depth

The Mets addressed a big need this winter almost right away, as they sprung into action and gave catcher James McCann a four-year contract. McCann, 30, ranked in the 88th percentile in framing during the shortened 2020 season according to Baseball Savant, a vast improvement over his No. 111 ranking out of 123 qualified catchers defensively by Baseball Prospectus just one year prior. The Mets...

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The Boys Are Back In Town

The holiday season encompasses a lot of moving parts. Sure, it’s nice to spend time with family, eat tasty food, crack open a few cold ones and enjoy the festivities, but it also comes with a lot of stress. Having to wait in line for presents, wondering if the ones you ordered in the mail are going to come in time, having to wrap said presents, and yes, spending time with your family also...

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Marcus Stroman’s Excitement Is at an All Time High

Mets’ right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman addressed the media today via Zoom call, and says he is rearing to go and his excitement for the 2021 season is at an all time high. Stroman, 29, opted out of the shortened 2020 season after battling a torn calf muscle and due to his concerns of playing during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Stroman says his “body is elite” and he...

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Mets Release Brad Brach, Outright Corey Oswalt to Triple-A

The Mets announced Tuesday that they have released right-handed pitcher Brad Brach. Additionally, right-hander Corey Oswalt has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. Both players were designated for assignment last week. Brach, 34, was picked up as a free agent in the summer of 2019 after being released by the Chicago Cubs. The Mets re-signed Brach to a one-year deal with...

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