Author: Matt Mongin

Mets Minors: Ryan Clifford Homers Twice

Ryan Clifford led the charge in Binghamton’s rout over Altoona with two home runs and seven RBIs in a 16-3 rout. In Syracuse, Sean Manaea struck out five over 3 2/3 innings in what’s likely his final rehab start before rejoining the Mets’ starting rotation in Kansas City. Jared Young stayed red-hot for Syracuse, homering for the third straight game. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (41-47) 13,...

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Mets Minors Recap: Elian Peña Has Big Day in DSL

Rain wiped out Tuesday’s games for the Mets’ top three affiliates, including a highly anticipated rehab start from Sean Manaea. Trey Snyder launched his fifth home run of the year down in St. Lucie, while Randy Guzman continued his impressive first season stateside in the Florida Complex League. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (36-45), Worcester Red Sox (42-38) Postponed Tuesday’s Syracuse...

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Mets Minors Recap: Tong and McLean Throw Quality Starts

Two of the Mets’ top pitching prospects delivered solid starts in their teams’ games on Friday evening. In Syracuse’s loss, Nolan McLean limited a Rochester Red Wings lineup filled with major league talent to two runs on six hits. Meanwhile, Jonah Tong tore through the Portland Sea Dogs lineup, recording eight strikeouts on just 92 pitches. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (33-45) 1 vs Rochester Red...

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Mets Minors: Vientos, Raley Make First Rehab Appearances

After injuring his hamstring while running out of the box against the Dodgers on June 2, Mark Vientos returned to action on Tuesday as the starting DH for the Syracuse Mets. Jett Williams continued his scorching start to the summer, raising his season OPS to .944. Brooks Raley tossed a scoreless inning for St. Lucie in his return. Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (44-26) 6, Syracuse Mets...

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Minors Recap: Another Jonah Tong Gem

It was Jonah Tong day, and the right-hander did not disappoint. He allowed only one run in his latest for Double-A Binghamton. Could his next start be in Triple-A? After allowing four runs (three earned) in his first rehab appearance for High-A Brooklyn, Sean Manaea looked much more comfortable on Tuesday, tossing 2 2/3 scoreless innings as he builds up his workload. Manaea’s strong outing and...

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