Before Tuesday’s game, the Mets announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Rajai Davis and optioned Walker Lockett to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, to make room on the 40-man roster for Davis, they designated right-handed reliever Brooks Pounders for assignment. While Davis is an unspectacular addition to the Mets’ already thin bench, he at least adds some needed...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, Mets reliever Robert Gsellman has been diagnosed with a partial lat tear. Gsellman went on the injured list on August 17 with tightness in his triceps. It turned out to be worse than just tightness, as Gsellman has a partial tear and will have to miss a fairly significant chunk of time. A timetable has not been announced yet, but given the timing and severity of...
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The impact and value that first baseman Pete Alonso has brought to the table is no secret at this point. The 24-year-old-rookie has exceeded even optimists’ expectations to this point, having batted .271/.375/.604, good for a 152 wRC+ and 4.2 fWAR, along with a blistering 40 home runs and 95 RBI. As the baseball season has begun to mature into the stretch run, Alonso’s campaign has...
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Syracuse (62-61) 7, Norfolk (51-71) 1 (F/7) Box Score Rajai Davis CF: 2-4, 2B, .282/.330/.397 Dilson Herrera 2B: 2-3, 2B, RBI, K, .263/.340/.548 The top five spots in the order went 8-for-15 as the Mets put up three-spots in the third and fifth innings. Herrera extended his hitting streak to eight games, five of which have been multi-hit games. RHP Harol Gonzalez (W, 3-0, 3.09 ERA): 6.0 IP, 3...
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Per a report from Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, Phillies starter Jake Arrieta will be undergoing a season-ending surgery later this month to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. Arrieta has underwhelmed since putting on a Phillies uniform, posting a 3.96 ERA last year and 4.64 ERA this year. While he has at least been a durable, fairly reliable option up until this point, his numbers have still...
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