After tonight’s 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, manger Terry Collins told reporters that shortstop Jose Reyes was at the hospital and had suffered a Grade 1 intercostal. Collins said it would keep Reyes out for a few days. A Grade 1 strain is considered the least severe. Reyes apparently suffered the injury while taking a swing during an at-bat in game one of the doubleheader. Reyes...
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It may not have been the prettiest save you ever saw, but closer Jeurys Familia extended his incredible streak by recording his 50th consecutive regular-season save on Friday night in the Mets’ 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The Mets All Star closer got into trouble and allowed a run in the ninth, but in his usual style he amped up the adrenaline, closed the game out, and preserved the...
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Reliever Jim Henderson, who was on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas, suffered a setback after he reported a hamstring issue. He will now return to the Mets complex at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Henderson’s rehab assignment was scheduled to end this week and he was expected to be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. But the right-hander will remain on the disabled list as he restarts his rehab....
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The New York Mets announced that they have recalled Michael Conforto from Triple-A Las Vegas and have optioned outfielder Brandon Nimmo back to the minors. Conforto, 23, is due to rejoin the Mets for the series opener against the Cubs in Chicago on Monday. While getting plenty of playing time in right field, Conforto batted .344 (21-61) with four doubles, two triples, three home runs and 15 RBI...
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Terry Collins told reporters after Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Phillies that had the opportunity presented itself Yoenis Cespedes could have appeared as a pinch-hitter in the game. “If one of those guys got on in the ninth he was going to hit,” Collins said. “But we’re not going to run him up there unless he can do some damage.” Collins said he plans to have Cespedes in the lineup on Sunday...
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