Watching Juan Soto’s at-bats on Thursday, you’d never guess he’d spent most of April stuck in a frustrating power slump that left (some) fans underwhelmed. All you’d see were two flawless swings from the left side—swings that led him to his first and second Citi Field home runs as a Met. With one out in the sixth, Soto pounced on a middle-middle cutter from Zac Gallen and crushed it to...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have been dealt some tough news, as lefty A.J. Minter is facing a “pretty significant” lat injury, per Carlos Mendoza. If he opts for surgery, his season is likely over. Losing Minter would leave Danny Young as the only left-handed reliever on the active roster. Other left-handed internal options include Genesis Cabrera and Anthony Gose, who are both...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Lefty A.J. Minter left Tuesday’s game in the middle of the eighth inning with tightness in his left tricep. Both Carlos Mendoza and Minter himself have now said the injury will likely land him on the injured list. Mendoza said that Minter will undergo an MRI on Sunday, at which point they’ll evaluate his condition further. Regardless, losing Minter for any...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets topped the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday, powered by another multi-hit showing from Francisco Lindor (3-for-5, 1 RBI). New York has now won six straight and improved to 17-7, tied for the best record in the majors with the San Diego Padres. Today, the Mets will turn to David Peterson (1-1, 3.27 ERA) as they look to complete the sweep against the Phillies. Philadelphia...
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With two starters out of commission until at least May, right-hander Griffin Canning has been handed a significantly heavier workload than anticipated. He certainly delivered on Thursday, though, with six sharp innings of one-run ball against the St. Louis Cardinals. After walking two in the first inning, he settled in and finished strong, retiring nine straight. The one run he allowed came on a...
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