Mets star pitcher Noah Syndergaard has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Newsday’s Tim Healey. Multiple beat reporters confirmed this report. Mets manager Luis Rojas initially announced that the right-hander wouldn’t make his second rehab start Sunday due to a “non-baseball related injury.” The manager declined to go any further as far as any details are...
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After coming into the 2021 season with high expectations, the New York Mets’ infield hasn’t quite lived up to the hype 87 games into the season. Injuries have been a major reason for the up-and-down first half, as just one player from the Mets’ Opening Day infield has avoided an IL stint to this point. However, players underperforming has also proved costly for the infield thus...
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The Mets have claimed right-hander Geoff Hartlieb off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Hartlieb was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and the Mets 40-man roster is now full. Pittsburgh designated Hartlieb for assignment on Saturday after three seasons with the team. Hartlieb, 27, appeared in 54 games for the Pirates out of the bullpen...
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New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar exited the second game of Monday’s doubleheader with right calf tightness, manager Luis Rojas said after the game. Villar, 30, appeared to be in some discomfort after legging out a double in the sixth inning, which led to him being lifted for a pinch runner. The calf tightness is in the same leg as the hamstring tightness he dealt with earlier this...
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Mets ace Jacob deGrom will start game one of the team’s doubleheader against the Braves, the team announced Monday afternoon. Jacob deGrom will start the first game of today's doubleheader. #LGM pic.twitter.com/ID7DeUHbHe — New York Mets (@Mets) June 21, 2021 DeGrom exited his last start Wednesday night after three perfect innings, including eight strikeouts, with right shoulder...
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