The trade deadline is Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET with lots of rumors still swirling though there’s been very little action outside of the Mets. Diaz More Likely to Get Traded Than Syndergaard? Jeff Passan of ESPN is now hearing skepticism that Mets starter Noah Syndergaard could be traded before the deadline as teams are balking at the high asking price. Passan also notes that the asking...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that he talked to one executive that has talked to the Mets that they will “definitely” trade right-handed starter Noah Syndergaard. The rumors regarding Syndergaard have been heavy since it was reported on Thursday that the Mets could look to deal him and extend Zack Wheeler. Sherman also reports that the Mets feel that the Braves and Padres...
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Prior to tonight’s game RHP Zack Wheeler has been activated from the 10-Day injured list. Wheeler was placed on the IL on July 16, retroactive to July 12, with right shoulder fatigue. Wheeler will get the start tonight against the Pirates. In a corresponding move, RHP Walker Lockett has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Wheeler will get one chance to show contending teams that he...
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It’s no secret that Amed Rosario’s defense at shortstop has been a disappointment since the day he stepped foot on a major league field. Rosario has been tirelessly working on improving with Mets third base coach Gary DiSarcina, and the two plays he made on Thursday made it look like it’s starting to pay off. Before we get into just those two plays, I should note that...
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Syracuse (51-52) 3, Indianapolis (52-20) 2 Box Score 2B Ruben Tejada 2-for-4, 2B, R, .360/.438/.537 3B Luis Guillorme 2-for-4, 2B, .321/.426/.442 Center fielder Aaron Altherr hit a solo homer and made a diving catch to end the game. RHP Ervin Santana (4.01) 6 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 2 K RHP Matt Blackham (AAA debut) IP, H, 0 R, K It’s the second straight start of one-run ball over six innings for...
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