Author: Michael Garaffa

Morning Briefing: DeGrom Out a Month, Scherzer Nursing Hamstring

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets got two bits of tough news Friday. First, they learned that Jacob deGrom suffered a stress reaction in his right scapula, which is going to lead to him missing over a month of the season. They then learned that Max Scherzer had a tweak in his hamstring. Thankfully, for Scherzer, it seems that there will not be any concern about it. Deesha Thosar of the New York...

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Morning Briefing: Angels Name Shohei Ohtani Opening Day Starter

Good morning, Mets fans! The Angels announced on Twitter that 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani will get the ball on April 7, Opening Day. Ohtani, 27, over 23 starts in 2021 had a 3.18 ERA and a 1.090 WHIP. Ohtani emerged as one of the most exciting players in baseball in 2021, and the hype for him in 2022 has continued to rise exponentially. It is no surprise that the Angels have given him the keys to...

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Starling Marte Expects to Play Right Field

Updated Post – March 23, 20:22 PM  Starling Marte told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that he expects to play a lot of right field during the regular season. Marte, 33, played right field in a minor league game on Wednesday as he rehabbed an oblique injury. Important to note that Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha, and Marte can each play all three outfield positions and that will give the Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Play Spring Training Game Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets played their first “game” in front of fans of 2022 Friday, as the team played a scrimmage against itself. Francisco Lindor, J.D. Davis, Khalil Lee, and Brett Baty all slugged homers, as the Mets won 4-3 over the Mets. Michael Mayer of MMO provided a more in-depth summary of the game after it concluded. Today, they’ll play their first official...

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Taijuan Walker Had Knee Surgery, Opening Day Status TBD

Buck Showalter revealed Monday that Taijuan Walker had knee surgery in mid-January. The Mets intend to hold him back, and it is unclear whether he will be ready for the Opening Day roster. Walker, 29, is entering the second year of his 3-year, $23 million contract. He has a player option after the 2022 season. The pitcher made his first All-Star Game in 2021, as he had a 2.66 ERA in the first...

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