Tim Healy of Newsday reports that Anthony Swarzak will throw a simulated game today. The right-handed reliever has been dealing with a left calf strain and has not pitched since the early part of Spring Training. Swarzak pitched 1.2 innings this spring after signing a two-year deal, $14 million with the Mets this offseason. He has allowed one earned run on two hits, one walk, and two strikeouts....
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Jeurys Familia is coming off a difficult season that saw him get suspended and battle through injury. The results on the field were less than impressive also as he had a 4.38 ERA, 3.60 FIP, and 1.459 WHIP in 24.2 innings while only having six saves in 2017. Familia and Dave Eiland believe that bringing back a certain pitch might be able to help him reclaim his past dominance, as detailed in an...
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Ken Davidoff of the New York Post got to speak with multiple players about the clubhouse situation going into the 2018 season. The article is definitely worth a read as I am only going to touch on a few of the things that were said. For starters, David Wright discussed what he believes his role can and should be in the clubhouse. “I think for me, I’m certainly here if anybody has questions. I’m...
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Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have scheduled Jacob deGrom to make his Spring Training debut on Sunday. The right-hander has been dealing with back stiffness this spring that has left his status for Opening Day in question. The Mets have committed to not rushing him back in order to start the first game of the season, but this is a positive development for the 29-year old....
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Zack Wheeler made his third appearance of the spring on Wednesday and fired three scoreless innings. He allowed four hits, struck out four batters, and walked none over the course of his 49 pitch outing. The right-hander hit 97 MPH with his fastball during the game and his Spring Training ERA went down to 1.80. “Wheeler looked really good,’’ manager Mickey Callaway said. “His fastball velocity,...
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