Author: Rob Piersall

Morosi: Mets Could Consider Odorizzi If They Miss on Bauer

The Mets have been linked to starting pitcher Trevor Bauer heavily the last couple weeks, but the team is considering a Plan B in case a deal doesn’t materialize. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Mets are a possibility to sign right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi if they fan on signing Bauer. The Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and...

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Mets Are Quietly Building Strong Pitching Depth

With the acquisition of right-hander Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins on Monday, as well as the preliminary interest in former Atlanta Brave Mike Foltynewicz, the Mets continue to focus on their pitching depth. This has been a theme for New York through the offseason, as they have quietly made some shrewd acquisitions to help out both the starting rotations and bullpens at the major league...

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Mets Acquire RHP Jordan Yamamoto From Marlins

The Mets announced on Monday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league infielder Federico Polanco. In a corresponding move, the Mets designated infielder Robel Garcia for assignment. Yamamoto, 24, came to Miami by way of the Milwaukee Brewers in the blockbuster Christian Yelich trade prior to the 2018 season. The Hawaii...

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Drew Smith a Bullpen Piece to Watch For 2021

During the 2017 season with the team falling out of playoff contention, Mets’ general manager Sandy Alderson decided to trade away some of his veteran players for pitching prospects in order to bolster the team’s future bullpen. Of the players they acquired was right-hander Drew Smith from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for first baseman Lucas Duda. Currently, he along with fellow...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Eyeing Former Braves Starter

Good morning, Mets fans! Here’s what’s shaking around baseball: Latest Mets News According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are interested in the services of former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. The Illinois native threw in front of teams on Saturday at Georgia Tech and his fastball was sitting in the 90-92 mph range. Jason Weingarten of the New York Post...

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