Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Option Rhame and Sewald, Reassign Gimenez and Tebow to Minors

On Tuesday morning, the Mets announced they’ve optioned right-handed relievers Paul Sewald and Jacob Rhame to minor league camp. They’ve also reassigned RHP Arquimedes Caminero, UT Dilson Herrera, top prospect SS Andres Gimenez, C Ali Sanchez, OF Rymer Liriano, and OF Tim Tebow to minor league camp. Rhame and Sewald came into camp on the 40-man roster with a chance to compete for the...

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Five Prospects That Could Debut in 2019

The New York Mets had 12 players make their major league debuts during the 2018 season. Most of those players were bullpen arms, but the rookie that made the biggest impact was infielder Jeff McNeil. McNeil broke out offensively in 2018 and hit .329/.381/.471 with 11 doubles, six triples, and three home runs in his first taste of the big leagues. Other players that debuted for the Mets in 2018...

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McNeil Starting At Third on Sunday, More Infield Time Coming

Jeff McNeil told reporters after the Mets loss to the Marlins on Friday that he’s going to start at third base on Sunday. McNeil, 26, has been playing only left field in spring games up to this point. The Mets brought in veteran infielders Jed Lowrie and Robinson Cano during the offseason pushing McNeil to get reacquainted with the outfield. He played left field in college, but has only 65...

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DeGrom Working on Relationship With Wilson Ramos

Mets ace Jacob deGrom made his third start of the spring on Thursday against a Nationals lineup that featured several regulars. The 2018 National League Cy Young Award winner struggled a little bit, allowing two runs on two hits, two walks, and four strikeouts. DeGrom admits that part of the struggle came from unfamiliarity with new starting catcher Wilson Ramos, “It’s still a work in...

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Frazier Taking Grounders, Lowrie Making Progress

Mets Opening Day is three weeks away with veteran infielders Todd Frazier (left oblique strain) and Jed Lowrie (left knee capsule sprain) have yet to play in a game this spring. According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, Lowrie said he’s making progress in his rehab, “Hopefully with a little bit of testing and making sure things are progressing well, I can begin baseball activities...

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