Author: Michael Mayer

Heyman: Yankees Not Trading Andujar or Torres For Degrom

According to Jon Heyman of the FRS Network in regards to any possible deal between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, that the Bronx Bombers won’t trade either of young infielders Gleyber Torres or Miguel Andujar. The same Yankees person told Heyman that the New York Mets would never trade Jacob deGrom to the them despite a Mets person telling him otherwise. Columnists and talk show...

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Mets Need To Put Jay Bruce on DL

After the New York Mets 2-0 loss on Wednesday afternoon to the Atlanta Braves it was announced that outfielder Jay Bruce is dealing with a sore back/upper butt area. Bruce, 31, woke up with a sore back/butt/hip on Wednesday though he decided to play through it. “They are pretty sure it’s muscular,” Bruce said. “It’s manageable. I just feel it sometimes on certain swings it gets it a little...

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Flores Collects Two Hits, Plays First Base in Rehab Game

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores made his second rehab appearance for the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night as he works his way back from lower back soreness. Flores, 26, went 2-for-3 including a runs-scoring single in the sixth inning for the Mets only run of the game in their 6-1 loss. The utility infielder played seven innings defensively at first base. On Tuesday night, Flores went...

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Syndergaard Scratched From Sunday Start, Lugo Pitching

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway announced that Noah Syndergaard has been scratched from his start on Sunday night against the New York Yankees. Right-hander Seth Lugo will take his place as the Mets starter on Sunday. Syndergaard complained of swelling and discomfort in his right index finger after playing catch recently. Syndergaard last pitched on May 25, when he was pulled with 78...

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Familia to Disabled List With Sore Shoulder, Rhame Recalled

The New York Mets announced on Friday afternoon that they’ve placed right-handed reliever Jeurys Familia on the 10-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. In the corresponding move, the Mets have recalled right-handed reliever Jacob Rhame from Triple-A Las Vegas. Familia, 28, is 2-3 with 14 saves, a 2.48 ERA and 33 strikeouts compared to only nine walks this season in 29 innings. He...

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