The Mets activated Albert Almora Jr. from the 10-day injured list and placed Joey Lucchesi on the IL, the team announced between doubleheader games on Saturday. Luis Rojas said before Game 1 that Almora would likely be activated before Game 2, and that the corresponding move hadn’t been decided yet. Lucchesi’s placement on the IL, however, comes as a surprise. He was just starting to...
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On this day in 2010, which believe it or not was now 11 years ago, the Mets drafted a former college shortstop by the name of Jacob deGrom in the ninth round, and the rest was history. The right-handed thrower was strictly a shortstop during his freshman season at Stetson, then pitched in only one game as a sophomore before making 17 appearances (12 starts) and posting a 4.48 ERA as a junior....
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Outfielder Mason Williams has been promoted to the Mets from Triple-A Syracuse, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Williams, 29, has been tearing it up for Syracuse. He’s batting .383/.473/.574, and has a seven-game hitting streak including a 3-for-3 night with a grand slam on Saturday. Cameron Maybin, meanwhile, just ended an 0-for-27 stretch with a soft infield single for the Mets....
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Luis Rojas announced a few roster updates on Saturday, namely that Seth Lugo is close to being activated. Lugo is eligible to come off the injured list as soon as Monday, and is expected to be activated then. He is yet to pitch for the Mets this year, but recently rehabbed with Syracuse and St. Lucie. Tim Healey of Newsday also reported that starting pitcher Taijuan Walker was activated off the...
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Another year, and another Mets team ravaged by injuries. With the majority of the starters out, a number of guys have had to step up, and they’ve done so to mixed results. At times the “ReplaceMets” have been able to scrap out some wins, while at other times their weaknesses have been exposed. Due to the myriad of injuries, one player the Mets have had to go with in their army...
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