If there’s one thing you can never have too much of, it’s pitching, the old baseball adage goes. The Mets understood that this winter, and brought in several arms to backup their formidable five that they envisioned would encompass their rotation. However, with offseason acquisition Carlos Carrasco looking like he will be sidelined until Memorial Day at the earliest, and Noah...
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With the news that Mets’ starter Carlos Carrasco will likely be sidelined until Memorial Day at the earliest, the team will need its options behind him to step up and solidify the rotation. Taijuan Walker, who New York also brought in this winter, just became an even bigger piece to the equation, but took a positive step in doing so on Friday as he fired four innings of one hit ball...
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The Mets made a slew of roster moves following their 8-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Left-handed pitcher Daniel Zamora, right-handed pitcher Yennsy Diaz and catcher Patrick Mazeika were all optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, while outfielder Johneshwy Fargas, infielders Jake Hager and Wilfredo Tovar and catcher David Rodriguez were all reassigned, according to the team on...
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The Mets are reportedly looking for backstop reinforcements. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York is looking for more catching depth to perhaps slot in at No. 3 on the depth chart for the team, and a name that has piqued their interest is Tyler Flowers. Flowers, 35, is a 12-year MLB veteran who has spent the last five with the division rival Atlanta Braves, after playing the...
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The Mets (8-7) defeated the St. Louis Cardinals (6-6) this afternoon at Clover Park by a score of 8-5. Taijuan Walker yielded just one hit over four strong innings, while Francisco Lindor launched a grand slam to carry the team to victory. On the Mound One of the Mets’ rotation acquisitions this winter, Walker has looked good over his two starts to kick off the spring. The only flaws...
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