Tag: Gavin Cecchini

Morning Briefing: The 2020 Hall Of Fame Candidates Are Known

Good morning Mets fans! The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday. The 2020 candidates include 18 first-timers including the likes of Bobby Abreu, Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter and Cliff Lee. The ballot also features 14 returning players including the likes of Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Larry Walker. Who do you think will make it in and who will fall short this...

Mike Piazza to Manage Team Italy in 2021 WBC

Former Mets legend Mike Piazza announced Wednesday morning that he will manage Team Italy in the European Tournament next year and the World Baseball Classic in 2021. Piazza was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Mets also retired his No. 31 that year as well. The 12-time All-Star and 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner is widely regarded as the greatest hitting catcher of...

Mets Minors Recap: Francisco Alvarez Slugs Homer for Kingsport

Indianapolis (52-49) 1 , Syracuse (50-52) 0 Box Score 3B Ruben Tejada: 1-for-4, K | .357/.437/.533 This was pitcher’s duel from start to finish on base sides on the diamond as the Indians and Mets combined for three hits total. Tejada’s single in the bottom of the sixth inning was the only thing that prevented Syracuse from being no-hit. RHP Chris Mazza: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 5 K,...

Gavin Cecchini Started Rehab Assignment With Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday

Gavin Cecchini played his first game of the 2019 season on Sunday night for the Brooklyn Cyclones after tearing his quad in Spring Training. Cecchini, 25, started the game at shortstop, which is a position he has not played since the 2016 season. On the offensive side of things, the Mets’ former first-round pick started his day with a line drive double to left-center field that hit of the...

Matz Strikes Out Three in First Spring Training Start

Steven Matz made his Spring Training debut against the Miami Marlins today in which he fared pretty well. Matz, 27, lasted two innings in which he allowed one run and two hits while striking out three batters and walking none on 32 pitches. In the first inning, the left-hander struck out JT Riddle to start the game, but then proceeded to allow a single to Brian Anderson. The latter would steal...

Gavin Cecchini Clears Waivers, Assigned to Syracuse

As per a team announcement, the New York Mets have retained infielder Gavin Cecchini after designating him for assignment earlier this week to make room for left-handed reliever Justin Wilson on the 40-man roster. Cecchini, 25, was drafted by the Mets in the first round (12th overall) of the 2012 MLB amateur draft. After seven seasons spent in the minor leagues, Cecchini carries with him a...

Morning Briefing: Dillon Gee Announces Retirement

Good Morning Mets Fans!! Latest Mets News Former Met Dillon Gee officially announced his retirement via Instagram. The Mets officially signed Justin Wilson to a two-year deal. In a corresponding move, they DFA’d 2012 first rounder, Gavin Cecchini. Wilson also expressed his displeasure in MLB’s free agency system. The Orioles claimed old Met Jack Reinheimer off waivers. Latest MLB...

Mets DFA Gavin Cecchini to Make Room for Wilson

The Mets announced this afternoon that they’ve officially signed lefty Justin Wilson to a two year deal. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-Man roster, shortstop Gavin Cecchini has been designated for assignment. Cecchini, a 2015 first round draft pick, missed most of last season due to injury a foot injury. After struggling during the 2017 season, he was showing some improvements at...

Mets Will Have 12th Selection in 2019 Draft

The New York Mets are going to now set to draft 12th in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft. The team’s 77-85 record pencils them in behind the 78-84 Twins and in front of the 73-89 Blue Jays. The Mets picked sixth last season, and selected high school outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Wyoming. Former 12th picks by the Mets include Gavin Cecchini and Lastings Milledge. Notable 12th picks in...

Frazier Injury Leaves Questions Surrounding the Infield

The New York Mets have made a string of roster adjustments across the past 24 hours. While the Matt Harvey-Devin Mesoraco swap played headliner, perhaps the most pressing issue for the team going forward will be finding a viable substitute for third baseman Todd Frazier, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a tight hamstring. Infield prospect Luis Guillorme was promoted from Triple-A...

Mets Minors: Scorching Hot Alonso Launches Sixth Homer of Year

New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso put his name on the radar with a strong season last year at Single-A St. Lucie. The 23-year-old has followed that up with a white hot start to his 2018 season with Double-A Binghamton. On Saturday night against the Erie Seawolves, Alonso launched his sixth homer of the year, a two-run shot in the third. Over his last 10 games, Alonso is hitting a...

Time for Mets to Cut Bait With Jose Reyes

This is the second part of a three-part series of players the Mets need to cut bait with sooner rather than later. Michael Mayer started us off with the first player, Adrian Gonzalez, yesterday. Today, the focus will stay in the infield, but shift to the bench, with Jose Reyes being the name that needs to go. The switch-hitter has been absolutely dreadful this season as he is 3-25 on the season...

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