Author: Kai Chang

Mets’ Top Second Base Options After McNeil’s Injury

Injuries have plagued the Mets’ roster, with multiple starting pitchers sidelined alongside Francisco Alvarez and Nick Madrigal. Now, the team faces an even bigger injury crisis, as everyday second baseman Jeff McNeil is expected to miss Opening Day and possibly more due to an oblique strain. In his absence, the Mets appear likely to choose from a host of internal options at the position...

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Cabrera, Brazobán Continue Push for Bullpen Spot

We know that guys like Edwin Díaz, Ryne Stanek and José Butto are locks for the Opening Day bullpen, but what about those fighting for a roster spot? Génesis Cabrera and Huascar Brazobán added to their cases Thursday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox. Cabrera pitched one inning, facing four batters and retiring three of them. He threw 10 of his 15 pitches for strikes while his fastball sat...

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Morning Briefing: 2025 MLB Trade Deadline Set for July 31

Good morning, Mets fans! This year’s trade deadline is set for Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. EST, according MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Mets were active last season, acquiring Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek, Luis Torrens, Jesse Winker, Paul Blackburn, Tyler Zuber and Huascar Brazobán in trades. Latest Mets News Though the Mets-Astros game ultimately finished with 11 total runs, the first six...

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Morning Briefing: Carlos Mendoza Provides Updates on Nimmo, Senga

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media Saturday to discuss some Mets topics. On Brandon Nimmo: The outfielder received a “gel injection” to help with his sore right knee. “No activities for 48-72 hours and then we’ll ramp him back up again,” Mendoza said. He’ll be shut down for a couple of days, but the hope is that he’ll still be...

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Díaz Struggles In First Spring Outing

The New York Mets entered spring training hoping for stability at the back of their bullpen, with Edwin Díaz returning to full health after an eventful last two seasons. In his first Grapefruit League outing of the year against the Houston Astros, however, the closer looked rather erratic. A Rollercoaster Return Díaz was baseball’s most dominant reliever in 2022, posting an electric 1.31 ERA...

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