The New York Mets No. 2 prospect Dominic Smith has been officially added to the major league roster. To make room for him, the Mets designated right-handed reliever Fernando Salas for assignment. Smith will wear No. 22 with first base coach Tom Goodwin switching to No. 88 to accommodate the young first baseman. The sweet swinging lefty is batting sixth and playing first base in his big league...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, New York Mets left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has been claimed/blocked on waivers and will now remain with the team for the rest of the 2017 season. Throughout the trade deadline the Mets never seemed that interested in trading Blevins who they have a $7 million option on for the 2018 season. Blevins, 33, has a 2.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 12.6 K/9...
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Wilmer Flores has homered in consecutive games for the Mets including a three-run blast in New York’s 10-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. Since the All-Star break, Flores is slashing .321/.361/.750 with seven home runs in only 56 at-bats. He has started 14 of the Mets 26 games in the second half. The biggest improvement for Flores this season has been his hitting...
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We have finally gotten the chance to update the New York Mets Top 30 Prospects rankings with the trade deadline passed and here is it for all of your scrutiny: Amed Rosario (SS, Mets) No surprised here for one of the best prospects in baseball Dominic Smith (1B, 51s) Again, no surprise, and hopefully he will join Rosario in the majors soon. Andres Gimenez (SS, Fireflies) 18-year-old impressing...
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The New York Mets announced they have designated right-handed reliever Fernando Salas for assignment. His roster spot will be taken by first base prospect Dominic Smith that will join the team on Friday. Salas struggled mightily for the Mets in 2017 with a 6.00 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and career worst 12.0 H/9 in 45 innings this year. The veteran returned to the Mets this offseason on a one-year, three...
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