Tag: disabled list

Yoenis Céspedes Picks up Right Where He Left Off

In every possible way, 2020 has been unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. Then Yoenis Céspedes does what he did on Friday and we’re reminded that some things really haven’t change. Two years and four days after the last time he was penciled into a major league lineup, Céspedes literally picked up right where he left off, smashing a towering home run that was the difference...

Minaya: Mets Will Take Whatever They Get From Cespedes

Omar Minaya went on MLB Network Radio today to speak about a variety of things regarding the Mets, but the most notable of those were in regards to Yoenis Cespedes and his health. “If he gives us anything this year, that is great, we’re happy for that.” As we all know, Cespedes underwent double heel surgery this winter that according to Brodie Van Wagenen, was expected to keep...

Mets Cannot Ignore Building Depth

There is a buzz circulating around the Mets due to the moves Brodie Van Wagenen has been making. On paper, the team he is assembling is better than last year’s team, and the narrative is this team will have a better chance at making the postseason than last year’s team. However, that narrative may not exactly hold up. Remember, last year the Mets were 17-9 entering May. It was right...

Morning Briefing: Double Trouble!

Good morning Mets fans! Today the Mets will take on the Marlins in a doubleheader to make up for Monday’s postponed matchup. Zack Wheeler will take the hill against Trevor Richards at 4:20 p.m. and Jason Vargas will challenge Jeff Brigham in the late game. Both games will be televised on SNY. Last night, the Mets were defeated by the Marlins by a score of 5-3, which led to Jacob deGrom’s...

Nimmo Records Hit in Second Rehab Appearance For St. Lucie

Brandon Nimmo made his second rehab appearance for the St. Lucie Mets today and went 1-for-3 with a walk. The Cheyenne, Wyoming native also made a diving catch in right field, where he played eight innings today, which was impressive, but certainly made many in the organization nervous considering the injury he went down with. Nimmo, 25,  has been on the disabled list since August 20 with a...

MMO Prospect Spotlight: Lindsay Healthy And Hitting

With David Wright and Jay Bruce on rehab assignments, all eyes right now are on the St. Lucie Mets. Given that being the case, this is the opportunity for a player to perform well and distinguish himself. The Mets 2015 second round pick Desmond Lindsay is doing that just. Since being activated from the seven day disabled list, Lindsay is 7-for-20 with a double, homer, and five RBI in six games....

Frazier to Play in Rehab Game For St. Lucie

This afternoon, the St. Lucie Mets announced that Todd Frazier will be playing a rehab game for the advanced-A Mets affiliate. Frazier is attempting to recover from what was reported as a left rib strain which he suffered during his at bats on July 8th against the Tampa Bay Rays. Frazier did not return upon being eligible to return from the disabled list, but had recently begun working his way...

Cespedes Activated, Drew Smith Recalled With Dominic Smith, Oswalt Headed to Vegas

The New York Mets announced a flurry of roster moves on Friday afternoon before they start their three-game series with the New York Yankees. Yoenis Cespedes has been officially activated by the Mets after being on the disabled list since May. Cespedes played in two rehab games for the Gulf Coast League Mets this week including his first pro appearance at first base on Wednesday. In the two...

Bruce Won’t Return From DL When Eligible on Friday

According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, Mets outfielder Jay Bruce will not return from the disabled list on Friday when he is eligible. Bruce, 31, landed on the disabled list on June 19 (retroactive to June 18) with a sore right hip. However, he was battling through it for longer than that, and has also suffered through plantar fasciitis all season. In 62 games for New York this season, Bruce has...

Bruce Scratched From Lineup, Still Feeling Hip Soreness

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets outfielder Jay Bruce has been scratched from the lineup as he still feels soreness in his hip. Jose Bautista will start in right field in his stead. “Bruce says he hates the idea of going on the disabled list, but understands it ultimately may not be up to him,” DiComo said in his tweet. “The Mets will reevaluate him tomorrow. He also...

Concerns Remain Over Mets Disabled List Management

Managing injuries has been a never-ending issue for the New York Mets, not just in 2018, but for what seems like a couple of decades now. Scapegoated former head trainer Ray Ramirez took what should be looked at as an unreasonable amount of the blame for this trend. Attempting to revamp their training department, the Mets created a new position: Director of Performance and Sports Science, and...

Asdrubal Cabrera Will Play Tuesday In Atlanta

According to Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will play tonight in Atlanta. The Mets traveled to Atlanta yesterday, but Cabrera remained in New York to be reevaluated. However, it seems as though he is good to go and that he will power through his hamstring issue. Original report – June 10 Asdrubal Cabrera was removed from the game after three innings with a...

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