Dominican Winter League Mets veteran second baseman Robinson Canó was back in action on Wednesday in the Dominican Republic. It was the first game action of any kind for Canó in 2021 following a season-long steroid suspension that was handed down in November of 2020. Canó, 39, went 1-for-4 with a single as the designated hitter for the Estrellas Orientales. The expectation of Estrellas...
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Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Reds starter Luis Castillo is drawing early trade interest from multiple teams. The news comes as no surprise after the Reds traded catcher Tucker Barnhart and put starter Wade Miley on waivers last week. Castillo, 28, rebounded from early 2021 struggles to post a 3.98 ERA, 3.75 FIP, 4.8 bWAR, and 192 strikeouts in 187 innings for the Reds. The right-hander...
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Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio continued his impressive play in Dominican Winter League ball on Sunday night when he collected two extra base hits in the Tigres del Licey’s 4-2 win. After grounding out in his first at-bat, Mauricio launched a long home run to left field (hitting right-handed) to begin the third inning. Batting right-handed again in the fifth, Mauricio hit a fly ball double...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets requested to interview Yankees executive Jean Afterman, though she decided to decline the opportunity. Add Afterman to the growing list of baseball executives that the Mets have struck out during their front office search. Afterman is currently a senior vice president and assistant GM in the Yankees organization. The long-time Yankees exec is one of the...
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Dominican Winter League The Tigres del Licey fell to 3-4 on the season after being crush 10-2 on Wednesday despite Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio leading the team with two hits. The switch-hitter continues to bat second in the lineup with former big leaguers Hanley Ramirez right behind him. SS Ronny Mauricio: 2-for-3, .375/.375/.547 As you see from the batting line of Mauricio, the talented...
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