Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Minors Recap: Vientos Hits 20th Homer, Jett Hits First Pro Dinger

Mark Vientos hit his 20th blast of the season while recent first rounder Jett Williams knocked his first blast out of the park. AAA: Syracuse (49-63) 9, Charlotte (43-69) 8 Box Score C Francisco Alvarez 0-for-4, BB, R, .168/.325/.368 (AAA numbers) 1B Dominic Smith 0-for-4, BB, 2 R, .247/.340/.376 3B Mark Vientos 2-for-4, HR (20th), 3 RBI, BB, 2 R, .277/.358/.527 LF Daniel Palka 2-for-4, RBI, BB,...

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Mets Minors Recap: Blade Tidwell Makes Pro Debut

The Mets made a ton of roster moves in the minor leagues on Tuesday that included Brett Baty being promoted to Triple-A, right-handed pitcher Yennsy Diaz being released, and a handful of the Mets’ 2022 draft picks getting their first assignments. Mets’ 2022 second round pick Blade Tidwell made his pro debut in the FCL. AAA: Buffalo (55-50) 4, Syracuse (47-59) 3 Box Score C Francisco...

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Mets Minors Recap: Ronny Mauricio Powers Binghamton Win

Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio was the subject of trade rumors on Tuesday, however, he finished the day off with a three-run homer in the 10th inning for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. AAA: Lehigh Valley (55-45) 13, Syracuse (45-55) 6 Box Score C Francisco Alvarez 2-for-5, R, .193/.368/.421 DH Mark Vientos 1-for-4, BB, R, .267/.351/.520 LF Gosuke Katoh 3-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI,...

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Mets Trade J.D. Davis, 3 Prospects to Giants for Darin Ruf

The Mets have reportedly traded infielder J.D. Davis and pitching prospects Thomas Szapucki, Carson Seymour, and Nick Zwack to the Giants for veteran 1B/OF Darin Ruf. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported full trade first. Ruf, 36, is hitting .216/.328/.373 with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs this season for the Giants. He is under control for the 2023 season and has a $3.5 million team option...

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Heyman: Ohtani Staying With Angels

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Angels will keep superstar Shohei Ohtani through the 2022 trade deadline. The Mets and Yankees were among the teams that reached out to the Angels to see if Ohtani was going to be available. Ohtani is under contract with the Angels through the 2023 season. Ohtani has a 138 OPS+ with 22 home runs and 62 RBIs this season. On the pitching side,...

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