Infield prospect Phillip Evans was promoted to the big league roster two weeks ago when the Mets only had four healthy infielders and were desperate for depth. Evans, 25, got his first major league hit with a double against the Cincinatti Reds on September 9 but wouldn’t get his first start until September 17 against the Atlanta Braves. In that start, he went 1 for 4 with a double, RBI and...
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There has been a lot of talk about Rafael Montero turning a corner and being a bright spot in a gloomy 2017 season for the New York Mets. However, Montero has struggled in his last two starts including getting knocked around by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in the Mets 9-2 loss. For the second straight outing Montero was unable to make to the fifth inning, going only four innings. In...
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It was announced earlier this week that the New York Mets received right-handed pitcher Eric Hanhold from the Milwaukee Brewers as the player to be named later to finish the deal for veteran infielder Neil Walker. Hanhold, 23, was drafted by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2015 draft from the University of Florida. He struggled in his first two pro seasons (7.43 ERA and 4.81) working...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports recently took a look at the players he thinks are the Top 25 in the upcoming free agent class and where they could possibly land this offseason. Of the 25 he only connects two with the Mets; left-handed starter CC Sabathia and third baseman Todd Frazier. Frazier, ranked No. 18, is hitting .214/.345/.432 with 25 home runs and 71 RBI in 133 games combined between the...
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Jose Reyes recently told reporters to no surprise, that he wants to end his big league career in New York with the Mets. The question, since he’s started hitting, is do the Mets want him back? Reyes began the season as one of the worst players in the majors and was slashing only .184/.261/.286 on June 15 while playing well below average defense. In 258 plate appearances since June 16,...
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