Author: Michael Mayer

The Mets announced on Thursday they’ve released right-hander Tommy Hunter. The veteran reliever had an opt-out clause in his minor league contract and the Mets decided not to add him to the 40-man roster. Hunter, 34, had a 3.60 ERA in five innings this Spring for the Mets. He allowed three hits, four walks, and struck out only three. Roster Resource from FanGraphs has the following as the...

Hall of fame catcher Mike Piazza was in Mets camp in Port St. Lucie on Monday and spoke to the media for close to an hour, covering everything from his advice to Francisco Lindor to how Italy has been dealing with the pandemic. It’s the first time Piazza has chatted with the media since Steve Cohen took over and Mike is pretty excited about the possibilities. “The fans should rest...

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that while the Mets have engaged in extension talks with outfielder Michael Conforto and shortstop Francisco Lindor, “there is nothing that can be described as movement on either front.” Puma also notes that both Conforto and Lindor have made it known they don’t want to talk extension during the regular season. The Mets season starts in...

Updated Post – 7:25 PM Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Carlos Carrasco’s injury to his right hamstring is now being classified as a tear. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that it’s a high grade tear and Carrasco is looking at being sidelined for a minimum of 6-8 weeks. Original Post – 2:33 PM The SNY broadcast reported on Thursday during the Mets game vs the...

Mets catcher Tomás Nido was scratched from the original lineup for Friday’s game against the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. The Mets say that Nido suffered a contusion in his left foot after fouling a ball off it on Thursday. Fortunately, the x-rays were negative and Nido is considered day-to-day. Veteran catcher Caleb Joseph replaced Nido in the lineup, batting ninth and catching. Nido came...