Good morning, Mets fans! Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that “the Mets expect to expose [Alexander Canario] to waivers — he is out of options.” As expected, a seventh outfielder isn’t needed on the 26-man roster. Despite Canario’s strong spring, Starling Marte’s veteran presence and Tyrone Taylor’s reliability edged him out. He was always just an option in...
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With Francisco Alvarez likely out until May due to a fractured hamate bone in his left hand that necessitated surgery, the Mets need someone to step up and fill his role at the start of the regular season. Fortunately, they have a capable catcher on the active roster in Luis Torrens, and we’ve seen enough from him this spring to suggest he can handle the job effectively. Torrens’ Thursday...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Craig Kimbrel is returning to his roots in Georgia. He’s agreed to a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves, which Jeff Passan of ESPN later clarified will guarantee him $2 million if he makes the majors. Passan also reports that the right-handed reliever will likely take a few weeks to ramp up before likely immediately...
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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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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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