Marc Carig of Newsday reported that Steven Matz underwent successful ulnar nerve transposition surgery this morning. Matz, 26, underwent the same procedure that rotation mate Jacob deGrom underwent at the end of last season. You can read all about what the surgery entails here. DeGrom got the surgery in September 2016 and was healthy for spring training this year, so it’s fair to assume...
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Going into next season, you could say a few spots on the New York Mets roster are pretty much finalized. First base and shortstop on the infield, two of three outfield spots, most of the rotation, and the back end of the bullpen are pretty much set in stone for the 2018 season. However one position that is still in the undecided column for the Mets is second base. While the names of Gavin...
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David Wright Playing for the St. Lucie Mets Tuesday night, David Wright served as designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He also reached on an error in his first action since 2016. While most people remember his back and neck issues, Wright has actually been on the 60-day disabled list since spring training with a right shoulder impingement. It is possible he returns to the...
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As the 2018 Mets team takes shape, featuring names like Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith, there will surely be some moves that need to be made this offseason to turn the Mets into a contender. Some big names, some medium names, and even some small names must be added if this team is going to make the playoffs. As of now, the Mets outfield will be Yoenis Cespedes in left field, Juan Lagares in...
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Right-handed pitcher Drew Smith, who the Mets received from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Lucas Duda, has been phenomenal for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies since his acquisition. Yesterday, the 23-year-old struck out seven consecutive batters, fanning seven of the eight batters he faced in 2.2 innings. He now has a 1.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP in the nine innings he’s pitched with...
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