Author: Mojo Hill

Robinson Cano Taking Live Batting Practice At Citi Field

While 2019 has pretty much been a lost season for Mets second baseman Robinson Cano, there is still some hope left for a return this year as he is at Citi Field, preparing to take live batting practice according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Cano has been out since August 4, when he was diagnosed with a torn left hamstring. Cano has struggled to live up to expectations even when he has played...

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Edwin Diaz “Slightly Improved,” But Will Have Day Off Sunday

Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway said closer Edwin Diaz is “slightly” improved from his trapezius tightness he endured Saturday night, though the team is erring on the side of cautiousness and are giving him the day off today. Apart from that, there has been no evaluation on the seriousness of the injury. Diaz, 25, has had a disastrous season for the Mets, being worth -0.4 bWAR...

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Mets Minors Recap: Jed Lowrie Plays Second, Records Hit For St. Lucie

Rochester (66-65), Syracuse (68-62) 2   Box Score Dilson Herrera DH: 0-4, 3 K, .255/.333/.520 Travis Taijeron RF: 1-3, BB, .236/.365/.519 Braxton Lee CF: 2-3, 2B, .244/.316/.349 Taijeron has had an uninspiring August after mashing a monster July. Lee has recorded multiple hits in each of the last three games he’s started. The Mets offense didn’t do much, scoring their lone runs in...

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Game Recap: Mets Offense Falls Silent As Braves Win 14-Inning Duel, 2-1

The Mets received a great start from Jacob deGrom and a solid effort from the bullpen, but the offense fell flat on its face as deGrom provided his only run support with a solo homer. On a night when the Mets tied a major league record with 26 strikeouts, the Braves pitching staff out-duled the Mets as they came away with the edge, 2-1, in the first game of this crucial three-game series....

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Jed Lowrie To Begin Rehab Assignment With St. Lucie

According to Mike Puma of New York Post, Mets infielder Jed Lowrie is scheduled to begin his long-awaited rehab assignment on Tuesday night. He is expected to be in the starting lineup as the DH. Lowrie, who signed a two-year, $20 million deal in the offseason, has dealt with a myriad of injuries this year and has yet to play a single game for the Mets. Lowrie did play some rehab games for the...

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