Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Minter, Mauricio’s Statuses In Doubt

Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that AJ Minter (rehabbing from hip labrum surgery) won’t be a lock to return Opening Day, but it’s a realistic goal. Meanwhile, top prospect Ronny Mauricio is not expected to return to actual games until mid-March, so we will have to wait just a little longer to see the young infielder’s next steps in his development. On...

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Trade Profile: Dylan Cease, SP

Dylan Cease, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 29 (12/28/95) 2024 Traditional Stats: 33 G (33 GS), 189 1/3 IP, 3.47 ERA, 1.067 WHIP, 14-11, 224 K, 65 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 118 ERA+, 29.4 K%, 8.9 BB%, 3.31 xERA, 3.10 FIP, 3.44 xFIP, 4.2 bWAR, 4.8 fWAR Rundown Dylan Cease has been one of the most durable starting pitchers of the 2020s, ranking seventh in the majors with 716 innings pitched. While...

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Free Agent Profile: Spencer Turnbull, RHP

Spencer Turnbull, RHP Position: RHP B/T: R/R Age: 32 (09/18/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 17 G (7 GS), 54 1/3 IP, 2.65 ERA, 1.049 WHIP, 3-0, 58 SO, 20 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 154 ERA+, 26.1 K%, 9.0 BB%, 4.05 xERA, 3.85 FIP, 3.80 xFIP, 0.7 fWAR, 1.2 bWAR Rundown Spencer Turnbull’s career has been plagued by injuries, preventing him from finding consistency. When healthy, he has been effective,...

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Morning Briefing: Lindor Wants Alonso Back With Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Just a couple days after Steve Cohen’s outspoken remarks on negotiations with Pete Alonso’s camp, the Mets are once again “back in conversation” with Alonso, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also writes that he believes Alonso “desperately hopes to return” to New York. Francisco Lindor also has informed the Mets’ front office that he prefers...

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Vientos, Baty Getting Reps at First Base

The New York Mets may be preparing for a new era in their infield as they look to fill the void left by Pete Alonso’s potential departure. His exit would leave a glaring hole at first base, forcing the Mets to explore internal and external solutions. Mark Vientos and Brett Baty are stepping up to the challenge with both taking reps at the position as they prepare to contribute to the team...

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