Author: Chris Bello

Garrett Starts Rehab, Diekman Released

Reed Garrett has joined the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for a rehab assignment. Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 10, marking a significant loss to a then-already depleted Mets bullpen. The 31-year-old had been a staple in the ‘pen, pitching to a 3.64 ERA and recording 13.5 SO/9 in 42 innings pitched. Since going down, the Mets have fortified...

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Alonso Continues Torrid Second Half

The Mets began their long 10-game, four-city road trip on Friday with a promising win. Newly acquired starter Paul Blackburn pitched six innings of one-run ball, Brandon Nimmo had a three-hit performance, and José Buttó had another stellar outing from the bullpen. Sandwiched in with those nights was also Pete Alonso. The first baseman was only 1-for-4, but the one hit was gargantuan. Facing 2024...

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Mets Acquire RHP Tyler Zuber From Rays

The New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber from the Rays, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets sent the Rays RHP Paul Gervase in return. Zuber has been solid in a short stint this season for the Rays, pitching to a 2.70 ERA in 3 1/3 innings pitched. The righty was pitching to a 2.49 ERA in 21 2/3 innings with 29 strikeouts. Before the season started, Zuber was...

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Trade Profile: Michael Conforto, OF

Michael Conforto Position: OF B/T: L/R Age: 31 (03/01/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 299 PA (80 G), .226/.298/.415/.712, 10 HR, 17 2B, 40 RBI, 27 BB, 72 SO 2024 Advanced Stats: o.7 bWAR, 105 OPS+, .189 ISO, 24.1 SO%, 9.0 BB%, 45.2 HardHit%, 89.8 EV Salary: one-year, $18 million ($6.3 million remainder of 2024) Rundown Michael Conforto might have a full circle moment in his career this deadline....

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Lindor’s Two Homers Power Mets Past Marlins

Monday night was a must-win for the Mets. They entered the night with a 1-2 record against the Marlins in the series and couldn’t afford a series loss to the measly 25-64 Marlins. The club needed something. A spark to get the Mets a win before heading to the Bronx to face their cross-town rivals. And luckily, it was a familiar face that led them to the promise land. Francisco...

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