The Mets announced on Saturday that right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo has a loose body in his right elbow. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday. The Mets’ announcement said that inflammation that wouldn’t subside forced Lugo to have to inform the Mets medical staff of a bone spur that had broken off. An MRI took place on Feb. 12. Lugo won’t throw for six weeks before assessing and...
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With the announcement of the new minor league alignment on Friday, baseball season is starting to feel real. More importantly, some semblance of normality finally seems to be returning. There’s no denying the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on baseball. While Major League Baseball was played in 2020, it was limited to 60 games and no fans at games. Minor League Baseball was...
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The Phillies have agreed to a two-year deal with shortstop Didi Gregorius, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Gregorius, 30, is perhaps best known for his days a Yankee from 2015-2019. He came up through the Reds organization and made his debut with them. He spent two years with the Diamondbacks, but New York was where he really found his stride and enjoyed the most success. His peak was...
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Steven Matz has been in the Mets organization since 2009, and with the major league club since 2015. He is perhaps still best known for his electric debut, when he allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings and collected three hits at the plate. With Grandpa Matz going ecstatic, Matz instantly became someone Mets fans could fall in love. Since then, it has been an inconsistent battle of ups and downs for...
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One thing that Jeff McNeil has been known for ever since he came up to the Mets was his versatility. Once described as “strictly a second baseman,” McNeil has provided value at second, third, and in both outfield corners. With Robinson Cano suspended, the Mets have some more flexibility on what they want to do with McNeil. Obviously they acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor, and...
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