Author: Josh Finkelstein

Puma: Mets Considering Releasing Jose Reyes

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets have discussed releasing Jose Reyes. However, the team is currently conflicted about the idea of doing so because of Reyes’ roots in the organization and they want to give the former All-Star a nice sendoff. Based on his performance this season, it makes perfect sense for the team to release Reyes, and has for a while. On the year,...

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Cespedes Runs at Citi Field, Unlikely To Return For Subway Series

Before today’s game against Baltimore Orioles, Yoenis Cespedes did a lot of running, as he ran around the bases and the outfield while also doing some additional baseball activities. However, Mike Puma of the New York Post hears that the 32-year old will likely not be ready for the Subway Series. The team is still discussing a plan for him, with a rehab assignment certainly still on the...

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Lugo Provides Huge Relief For Bullpen

With Noah Syndergaard set to return to the starting rotation on Sunday, Seth Lugo was destined to return back to the bullpen sooner rather than later. That happened on Tuesday night and he provided a tired Mets bullpen with as much as they could have hoped for. Lugo, 28, relieved Jason Vargas in the sixth inning and delivered three scoreless innings for the team, while striking out two and...

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Swarzak, Frazier Both Made First Appearances Back From DL

Todd Frazier (strained left hamstring) and Anthony Swarzak (left oblique strain) both returned from the disabled list on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. The team optioned Gerson Bautista to Triple-A Las Vegas and DFA’d Buddy Baumann to make room for the two on the active roster and, in Swarzak’s case, on the 40-man roster as well. Frazier, 32, went 0-for-4 with no...

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Kellenic To Sign With Mets For Less Than Slot Value

Stephen Watson of WISN 12 News Milwaukee reports that the Jarred Kelenic will sign indeed sign with the Mets and forego college. The team and he are still working out the financial aspects of the contract, but he will sign for less than the $5.5 million slot for the sixth overall pick in order to get better player options. The team drafted the prep outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Waukesha (Wis.)...

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