Update (5:11 p.m.): Jeff McNeil was diagnosed with a bone contusion (bruise) in his left knee, manager Luis Rojas announced after Thursday’s game. McNeil is considered day-to-day and the team will reevaluate him before Friday’s series opener in Philadelphia. Original post: Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil made a fantastic catch to save two runs in the top of the first inning on Thursday...
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For the third straight game, the Mets middle infield consists of Andres Gimenez at shortstop and Luis Guillorme at second base. Mets manager Luis Rojas told reporters that Amed Rosario is available off the bench today, but is still suffering ill effects from a stomach bug. Gimenez has been fantastic defensively at shortstop and has held his own at the plate in 2020, prompting beat reporters to...
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Mets manager Luis Rojas announced on his WFAN appearance on Wednesday, that right-hander Robert Gsellman will start against the Nationals tonight. Rojas also noted that Gsellman will be stretched out to stay in that role. The Mets rotation has been decimated with Noah Syndergaard needing Tommy John surgery in March, Marcus Stroman opting out, and Michael Wacha recently being placed on the...
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The Mets announced on Friday afternoon that they’ve activated right-handed reliever Robert Gsellman from the injured list, optioned left-handed reliever Daniel Zamora to their alternate training site, and added infielder Luis Carpio to their 60-player pool. Gsellman started the 2020 shortened season on the IL with right triceps tightness. The 27-year-old had a 4.66 ERA and 4.12 FIP in 63...
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One of the few brights spots in the Mets 5-8 start to the 2020 season is the unexpected play of 21-year-old Andres Gimenez. The first surprise was Gimenez making the Opening Day roster, a move that certainly wouldn’t have happened without a 30-man roster to start the shortened season. Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen mentioned speed and defensive ability when asked why Gimenez was on the roster,...
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