Obscured by the the ongoing circus that is Pete Alonso’s return to Flushing, Nate Lavender put together another flawless appearance striking four of the five batters he faced. While there are many things the front office got wrong this season, one they nailed was the bullpen. Even after trading everyone not named Devin Williams at the deadline, the Mets have continued to get quality from a...
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On Tuesday, Zac Thornton twirled another quality start en route to a thrilling 3-2 Mets win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Thornton has been one of the bright spots in an otherwise hugely disappointing 2026 for the orange and blue. Through 10 MLB starts, Thornton has pitched 56 1/3 innings with a 2.88 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. Thornton is yet another success story for the pitcher development side,...
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On Monday, the Mets officially added Christopher Morel to the 26-man roster and designated Gabriel Arias for assignment. In light of recent reporting by The Athletic’s Will Sammon regarding the 2027 position player group, it is worth examining what the front office sees in Morel and where he might fit into the team’s future plans.Once a highly touted prospect, Morel enjoyed a major breakout...
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On Tuesday, the Mets reunited with a familiar face to bolster their front office. J.D. Martinez, a vital catalyst in the Mets’ 2024 turnaround, has been hired as a Special Advisor to Baseball Operations. Tim Healey, who first broke the story, noted that the role is expected to mirror the one currently held by Carlos Beltrán. Martinez joins the executive ranks with a playing resume that...
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The Mets have (knock on wood) made it to this point in camp with nearly every pitcher projected for the Opening Day roster healthy. The Mets seem inclined to start the season with a five-man rotation, with Sean Manaea piggybacking a starter the first couple of times through: Freddy Peralta Nolan McLean David Peterson Kodai Senga Clay Holmes By carrying six starters, the Mets are forced to carry...
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