For Major League clubs, depth is never a bad thing. Each year, teams look to shore up deficiencies and weaknesses on their roster, and look to add positional depth by stashing players in the upper minors in case of an injury. It’s been widely reported that the injury to Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (out with a strained patella tendon in his left knee) wont be a major issue due to the...
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The New York Mets roared back with four runs in the eighth and ninth innings to beat the Miami Marlins by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium. Noah Syndergaard started for the Mets and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Syndergaard struck out three and his fastball was clocked at 97-99 mph. “I thought I was OK out there,”...
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Jacob deGrom is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday, Terry Collins told reporters on Tuesday. DeGrom was scratched from Monday’s start against the Tigers with back stiffness after sleeping on a soft mattress the night before. On Monday, deGrom threw 39 pitches during a bullpen session at Tradition Field and proclaimed himself good to go. Incidentally, Steven Matz will be pitching...
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Terry Collins told reporters that third baseman David Wright will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Earlier today, the Mets captain took live batting practice against LHP Josh Edgin, telling the team afterward he felt great. On Monday, Wright went 1-for-5 during a minor league game in Port St. Lucie. It was Wright’s first game action of the...
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LHP Josh Edgin continues to progress in his rehab as he seeks to return from Tommy John Surgery. Edgin tossed live batting practice to third baseman David Wright on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The hard-throwing lefty reliever is expected to return to the Mets sometime in May after missing the entire 2015 season. He was beginning to emerge as a valuable...
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