Position: First Base/Outfielder/Designated Hitter Age: 30 (March 30th, 1992) 2022 Stats: 75 G, .281/.357/.428 SLG, .122 OPS+, 1.8 WAR The New York Mets are in a bit of a situation, as the designated hitter role has become a point of weakness. Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis haven’t fit the bill this season, causing the Mets to inquire outside the organization. While players like Josh Bell and...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt expressed frustration with the system that sidelined the pitcher for a week. Regarding his COVID diagnosis, Bassitt stated that he was never sick nor did he feel any symptoms. Chris Bassitt, who will come off the COVID IL to start tomorrow, expressed frustration at a system that sidelined him despite the...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets began their road trip with a big 7-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Taijuan Walker held the fort on the mound while Eduardo Escobar and Francisco Lindor stepped up at the plate. With that, the Mets are the first time in the National League to win 50 games (though the Dodgers also reached 50 later Monday night). For more on this, check out our recap of...
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When the Mets signed Max Scherzer to a three year, $130 million contract this past offseason, they knew what they were getting. An eight-time All-Star, a three time Cy Young award winner, a World Series champion and most importantly, a great teammate. The 2021 Mets lacked a leader, or at least someone to keep the room together and the result was an erratic season with no one to steer the ship....
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Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Mets GM Billy Eppler has checked in on Baltimore Orioles first baseman and designated hitter Trey Mancini. For more on this story, check out our report on the possible trade to upgrade the designated hitter spot. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Starling Marte made...
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