Author: Allison Waxman

Morning Briefing: Alvarez, McNeil Nearing Returns

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff McNeil (strained right oblique) and Francisco Alvarez (hamate bone fracture) have progressed significantly in their respective rehab programs. Both played nine innings in Saturday’s Double-A Binghamton game. They both went 2-for-5, with McNeil hitting a home run and scoring two runs. While McNeil played second base on Saturday, he played in center field in St....

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Ronny Mauricio to Start Rehab Assignment

According to Héctor Gómez, Ronny Mauricio will play in his first rehab game Tuesday. The utility player will join the St. Lucie Mets as a designated hitter in his first taste of action since he tore his ACL during Dominican Winter League play in 2023. It’s a welcome sign for Mauricio, 24, who has suffered several setbacks on his road to recovery. After missing the entire 2024 season after...

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Jurickson Profar Suspended

According to Mike Rodriguez (@MikeDeportes), Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The 80-game suspension is in accordance with MLB’s PED policy, and per an official MLB statement, Profar will be suspended effective immediately, without pay, after testing positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG).  The...

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Steamer Projections for Mets’ 2025 Hitters

Following a strong offseason, the 2025 New York Mets should be in a solid spot for playoff contention. They signed generational talent Juan Soto to a record-shattering $15-year, $765 million deal. Then, they bolstered their rotation, re-signing Sean Manaea and adding Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas. They brought back Pete Alonso, Ryne Stanek and Jesse Winker. They acquired Jose Siri from the Rays...

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Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga Will Have Pitch Count Limit

Good morning, Mets fans! Tim Healey of Newsday reported the Mets are placing RHP Kodai Senga on a pitch count limit to begin the 2025 season. According to team sources, Senga will be held to around 75 pitches in his first start (tentatively in Miami), whereas the other starters will throw their standard 95-100 pitches. Senga only appeared in one regular season game in 2024 and three playoff...

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