New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson addressed the media on Friday afternoon before the start of the teams home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and he gave updates on two injured pitchers. Matt Harvey threw off the slope of a mound on Wednesday and will throw his first bullpen session on Sunday. Harvey has been on the disabled list since June 16, with a stress injury to his right scapula....
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Team sources told Mike Puma of the New York Post that New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson is likely to return to the team for the 2018 season. Alderson, 69, signed an extension in 2014 that ends at the conclusion of the 2017 season leaving some to wonder if he would retire. Less than two years ago Alderson underwent surgery and received chemotherapy treatments for cancer but he has shown no signs of...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports was told by one Yankees person, “the Mets just wouldn’t trade him to us” in reference to first baseman Lucas Duda. The Yankees were reportedly one of the only teams that showed serious interest in the left-handed slugger. First base has been a black hole all season for the Yankees with a .225/.311/.402 slash line. Duda was ultimately traded to the Tampa...
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New York Mets assistant GM John Ricco announced on Wednesday that Jeurys Familia threw his first bullpen session since being placed on the disabled list in May. Familia could begin a rehab assignment soon and is expected to be a few weeks away. Due to his suspension and arterial clot, Familia has been limited to 11 games this year. From 2014–2016, Familia had led all major league relievers in...
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According to Marc Carig of Newsday, the New York Mets are still considering picking up the 2018 option for infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Following the 2017 season the Mets have the option of paying Cabrera a $2 buyout or picking up his $8.5 million option for 2018 (he gets $2 million either way so real value of option is $6.5 million). Third base has looked like a much better fit for the veteran...
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