The New York Mets are going to now set to draft 12th in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft. The team’s 77-85 record pencils them in behind the 78-84 Twins and in front of the 73-89 Blue Jays. The Mets picked sixth last season, and selected high school outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Wyoming. Former 12th picks by the Mets include Gavin Cecchini and Lastings Milledge. Notable 12th picks in...
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Brandon Nimmo exited the Mets game with the Marlins on Saturday night early with an apparent hamstring injury. After he lined a basehit to the outfield he took a turn around first an immediately grabbed his hamstring. Nimmo was lifted for a pinch runner, and is unlikely to appear again this season for the Mets. Nimmo was replaced by Jack Reinheimer. We will keep you updated as more updates...
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The Mets have only had four captains in their history, but have had many more players considered to be the “face of the franchise.” Mike Piazza, Dwight Gooden, Tom Seaver, Lee Mazzilli, etc. Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, John Franco and David Wright have all had the honor of being the Captain, but as Wright is set to walk off into the sunset, he will relinquish his captain status, leaving...
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Corey Oswalt made his final start of his rookie campaign on Friday night against the Marlins. He turned in a solid performance, going four innings, allowing four hits, three walks, one run and one earned. Oswalt didn’t allow a run until the fourth when Magneuris Sierra scored Peter O’Brien on a ground out that kept the bases loaded. The righty escaped the jam relatively unscathed,...
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John Ricco commented on his future with the Mets on Tuesday. When asked if he saw himself as a potential candidate form the open general manager position, Ricco responded “Right now, no.” Ricco has been serving as co-general manager since Sandy Alderson resigned earlier in 2018 over health concerns. Ricco was then asked about the future of Mickey Callaway, where he said he...
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