Author: Josh Finkelstein

MLB News: Marlins Acquire Former Mets Prospect Cesar Puello from Angels

The Miami Marlins have announced that they have acquired former Mets prospect Cesar Puello from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. Puello, 28, played in the Mets organization from 2008-2016, but failed to reach the majors until 2017 with the Angels and Tampa Bay Rays. However, the outfielder got a chance to play briefly with the Angels this season and made the most of...

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Mets’ Handling of Jeurys Familia, Brandon Nimmo Speaks To Bigger Issue

The New York Mets have become notorious over the last decade for not handling injuries to their players properly and not disclosing enough information about their injuries. Well, look no further than the debacle that ensued before Tuesday night’s game to see that. Brandon Nimmo, who was nearing a return to the MLB club less than a week ago, now finds himself set to sit out for the next 30...

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Justin Wilson Tossed Scoreless Inning For Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday

Justin Wilson (left elbow soreness) made another rehab appearance on Saturday, this time for the Brooklyn Cyclones after joining the club in New York this week briefly. Wilson, 31, came in with a 2-1 lead to protect in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Staten Island Yankees and he did just that. The southpaw struck out Alex Junior on three pitches to start his night in Staten Island....

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Brodie Van Wagenen: Mets Are at Critical Point in Season

Brodie Van Wagenen spoke to the media on Saturday at Citi Field and gave off the impression that the team is still very much trying to win in 2019, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. “I don’t think my mindset or the mission statement for this franchise has changed. It’s been our goal to win now and our goal is to win in the future. So moves that we make will...

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Robinson Cano Rejoins Team, Could Be Activated Sunday

Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reports that Robinson Cano is at Citi Field tonight and will test out his left quad at the stadium in front of the training staff. Cano, 36, is eligible to return from the 10-day IL Sunday. He went back on the IL on June 5 after re-injuring his quad in his first game back from his first IL stint. The second baseman played in three games for Triple-A Syracuse this week...

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