The Mets’ organization announced Monday that four prospects earned weekly or monthly accolades. Felipe De La Cruz, Zach Thornton, Jacob Reimer and A.J. Ewing excelled this past week and in April, earning deserved recognition. Felipe De La Cruz is the International League Pitcher of the Week (AAA) after going six innings of scoreless ball while striking out nine. The 23-year-old southpaw...
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The lingering mystery of who will replace Jesse Winker on the roster has been solved. SNY’s Andy Martino reported Monday that Brett Baty would re-join the team that day. Baty, 25, started the season with the big league club but found himself on the outside looking in when Jeff McNeil returned from the IL last month and with Luisangel Acuña’s hot streak. The now-minted utility player,...
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It’s no secret the Mets value defensive versatility. It’s also no secret the organization loves a Cinderella story, finding a diamond in the rough and building on the player’s abilities. They’ve done it with players like Sean Manaea and Luis Severino on the pitching side and have found hidden gems like Luis Torrens and Tyrone Taylor on the position player side. Jared...
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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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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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