Author: Michael Mayer

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...

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are expected to start extension talks with superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor has previously said numerous times that he doesn’t want to talk extension during the season, meaning the Mets have less than a month to get this wrapped up with Opening Day coming on April 1 vs the Nationals. The Mets acquired Lindor and starting pitcher...

Superstar Francisco Lindor made his first appearance (albeit of the exhibition variety) wearing a Mets uniform on Monday in Jupiter against the Marlins. Lindor, acquired by the Mets in a trade with Cleveland that also netted them Carlos Carrasco, went 0-for-2 with a groundout and lineout at the plate. Before the game, according to manager Luis Rojas, Lindor came into the clubhouse like a ball of...