New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz makes his second start of the spring this afternoon as the team travels to Space Coast Stadium to play Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals in a 1:10 PM matinee. Also pitching for the Mets this afternoon are LHP Sean Gilmartin, RHP Logan Verrett and RHP Zack Thornton. New York Mets Alejandro De Aza, LF Juan Lagares, CF Wilmer Flores, 3B Dominic...
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The New York Mets announced their first round of cuts this morning, trimming their Spring Training roster as Opening Day gets closer. From the 40 man roster RHP Rafael Montero, RHP Akeel Morris and LHP Dario Alvarez were all optioned to minor league camp. All three will likely start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas. RHP Chasen Bradford, C Raywilly Gomez and RHP Paul Sewald were reassigned to...
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According to reporter Bill Shaikin of the LA Times, Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley will not serve any suspension for his vicious take-out slide against the Mets’ Ruben Tejada during the NLDS. The slide resulted in a fractured leg for Tejada who spent nearly two months in a cast. Utley was suspended and immediately appealed the decision which was expected to be heard and announced in...
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Beat writer Mar Carig of Newsday is reporting that Mets third baseman David Wright might not appear in Grapefruit Leagues for another two weeks, according to what a source told him. Wright continues to take it slow this Spring so as not to place any excess strain on his back. The Mets captain has participated in most of the team drills at Port St. Lucie like batting and fielding practice,...
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Jacob deGrom had his contract renewed, making him the only non-arbitration eligible player with the Mets unable to agree on a new deal for the 2016 season. Agent Brodie Van Wagenen who represents deGrom, issued the following statement after the Mets’ decision to renew his client’s contract. “We respect the Mets’ right to determine...
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