Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Could Skip Next Start for Steven Matz

Following another horrendous outing for Steven Matz on Thursday night the New York Mets are leaving open the opportunity to skip his next start. Matz allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and two walks in 3.1 innings to raise his season ERA to 6.08. The Mets have only won one of his last nine starts. After his latest rough outing, manager Terry Collins left open the possibility of...

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Cecchini and Reynolds Recalled, Reyes on DL, McGowan Optioned

The New York Mets announced that infielders Gavin Cecchini and Matt Reynolds have both been promoted from Triple-A and added to the 25-man roster. Infielder Jose Reyes has been placed on the 10-disabled list with an oblique strain. He was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday. The Mets also optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin McGowan to Triple-A Las Vegas. McGowan didn’t make an...

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Four Mets Prospects Make FanGraphs’ Updated Top 100

FanGraphs updated their Top 100 Prospect list today with four New York Mets included with Amed Rosario rated the best at No. 2. Following Rosario is first baseman Dominic Smith at No. 53, shortstop Andres Gimenez at No. 75 and left-handed pitcher David Peterson at No. 81. Earlier this week FanGraphs also released their updated Mets Top 10 which looked like this: Amed Rosario (SS, Majors) Dominic...

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Gsellman Returns With Solid Start, Apologizes to Alderson

New York Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman returned to the starting rotation on Wednesday night with a solid effort in the 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees. Gsellman, coming back from a hamstring injury, went 5.1 innings allowing only two earned runs on four hits, three walks and two strikeouts. One of the earned runs was allowed by Paul Sewald when he came into the sixth inning with the bases...

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D’Arnaud Uses Wright’s Glove, Makes Infield Debut

Both Wilmer Flores and Jose Reyes were late scratches to the New York Mets lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees which forced Travis d’Arnaud into making his major league debut at third base. Before the game, d’Arnaud was given David Wright’s glove to help him prepare for third base duty. Not only did he play his first professional game at third, but he also swapped...

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