Jeff McNeil, like a good portion of the Mets hitters, had a forgettable 2021 season. After being an NL All-Star in 2019, and continuing that success into the shortened 2020 season, “Squirrel” was unable to find any sort of groove in 2021. He ultimately finished with a slash line of .251/.319/360, and an OPS+ of 88, all of which fell well below his career averages. Perhaps the biggest...
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According to multiple reports, the New York Mets have signed third basemen Eduardo Escobar to a deal of two years, 20 million dollars. The deal also reportedly has a third-year option. Escobar spent the 2021 season with both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers. Escobar is currently 32 years old, and will turn 33 by Opening Day. Between the two teams, Escobar had a slash line of...
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The New York Mets will be extending Michael Conforto a qualifying offer, but he will decline and choose to enter the free agency market, sources told Michael Mayer of Metsmerized on Thursday. Since Conforto is declining this offer, the Mets will receive a draft pick as compensation. This news reduces the chances of Conforto returning to the Mets, but it does not shut the door completely. The...
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It was announced that New York Mets outfield prospect Khalil Lee was selected as a 2021 Triple-A East League All-Star on Tuesday afternoon. According to MLB.com, Lee is ranked as the eighth prospect currently in the Mets system. He was also named to the MLB Pipeline Prospect Second Team of the Year alongside top prospect Francisco Alvarez last week. The Mets acquired Lee back in February of this...
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The New York Mets made a number of moves in front of their series finale versus the Milwaukee Brewers. The team placed third baseman J.D. Davis on the 10-day IL with a sprained left hand. They also reactivated relief pitcher Sean Reid-Foley from the 60-day IL, and in a corresponding move, designated outfielder Albert Almora for assignment. Davis has been dealing with that nagging left hand all...
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