Author: Kai Chang

Roster Crunch Looms With Vientos Set to Return

It’s no secret that the Mets have been on a major slide. They’re 2–8 in their last ten games, but help is on the way. Third baseman Mark Vientos is expected to return as soon as later today, which could bring a much-needed boost to the Mets’ lineup. Additionally, it’ll force a big roster decision. With multiple players vying for a roster spot and Vientos’ return...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Calling Up Jonathan Pintaro

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are calling up 27-year-old right-hander Jonathan Pintaro, fast-tracking him to the majors just days after a planned promotion to Triple-A. Pintaro has been sharp in Double-A this season, punching out 57 over 42 1/3 innings with a 3.40 ERA. Though he made 11 starts, he often worked in shorter outings and is expected to contribute out of the bullpen in a long...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Facing Rotation Challenges

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets placed right-hander Tylor Megill on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain after he experienced discomfort during his last start. An MRI showed no structural damage, just inflammation, and the team expects him to miss 4-5 weeks in a best-case scneario. With Kodai Senga already sidelined and Frankie Montas struggling on rehab, the rotation depth is...

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How Will Mets’ Rotation Fare In Senga’s Absence?

In any other circumstance, we might be ecstatic right now. The Mets escaped Thursday by the skin of their teeth, beating the Washington Nationals 4-2 and completing yet another series sweep. New York is now 45-24 and owns the best record in all of baseball. Life should be good. But everything has come to a halt because of Kodai Senga. On a routine play to first, Pete Alonso tossed the ball to...

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Starling Marte Stepping Up Atop Mets’ Lineup

At 36-years-old, Starling Marte is proving that age is just a number. On Thursday, he delivered a standout performance in the Mets’ 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He finished 3-for-4, including a solo home run and a double. Marte’s homer came in the third inning, part of a back-to-back sequence with Brandon Nimmo that extended the Mets’ lead to 4-0. In the eighth inning,...

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