The New York Mets announced on Tuesday evening that they have pushed back the unveiling of the statue honoring the great Tom Seaver until Opening Day of 2022. The dedication was originally scheduled to take place on July 22 outside of Citi Field, but Team President Sandy Alderson said that due to delays related to the pandemic the artist asked for additional time to complete his work. “We are...
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While speaking with the media pregame on Tuesday evening, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas provided a brief update on the status of the Mets’ banged up position players currently residing on the injured list. Rojas indicated that outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who is suffering from a left index finger bruise, has been progressing really well and is the closest to a return to the big league...
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As expected, the New York Mets have placed Jacob deGrom on the 10-day injured list, with what the team is calling right side tightness. This move is being made retroactive to yesterday, May 10, so if all goes as planned deGrom could potentially return to the team on May 21, when they open up a three-game set with the Miami Marlins. DeGrom, of course, left his start against the Arizona...
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Taking the mound for the first time in eleven games on Sunday afternoon, New York Mets righty Jacob deGrom left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks with head athletic trainer Brian Chicklo after five innings of one run ball. DeGrom, who was perfect through four innings, had a rough go-around in the fifth. After he issued a leadoff walk on four pitches to David Peralta, Stephen Vogt broke...
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While speaking to reporters following Thursday afternoon’s 4-1 series finale win over the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas had some good news to share on the Jacob deGrom injury-front. As expected, deGrom played catch at Busch Stadium on Thursday morning after receiving clearance from the Mets’ medical staff. The right-hander was able to reach up to 90 feet, and all went as...
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