The Mets have placed utilityman Jared Young on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Outfielder MJ Melendez has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Young’s roster spot. Additionally, the team has released right-handed pitcher Luis García. Young has been one of the few bright spots for the scuffling Mets offense, going 7-for-20...
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A.J. Minter made his first rehab appearance of the year, tossing a clean inning with one strikeout for Low-A St. Lucie. Minter’s fastball averaged 93 miles per hour and topped out at 93.5. The southpaw averaged 94.5 mph on his fastball in each of the last two seasons. His rehab assignment can last as long as 30 days. “We started the clock,” Carlos Mendoza said. “It will...
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While we wait for the Mets to begin their series in San Francisco tonight, their minor league affiliates have a couple of games this evening. St. Lucie begins their season in Jupiter, and Jonah Tong makes his second start of the season for Syracuse. 4:05 PM · NBT Bank Stadium · Toledo (1-4) at Syracuse (3-2) Syracuse Lineup Nick Morabito, DH MJ Melendez, RF Ronny Mauricio, SS Ryan Clifford, LF...
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The Mets have the best winning percentage in MLB history on Opening Day. Over the years, the team’s season openers have featured many big moments, from walk-offs to unsung players becoming heroes. 1985: Gary Carter Walks It Off in Mets Debut The Mets led for most of the game on Opening Day in 1985, but they left 15 men on base and went just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The...
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Nolan McLean’s first start of the World Baseball Classic didn’t go as planned. He gave up a pair of home runs and was pulled after just three innings, getting charged with the loss in Team USA’s 8-6 defeat at the hands of Italy. On Tuesday night, McLean took the mound with a chance to give the Americans a gold medal, and while the team fell short, his results were encouraging....
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