New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda was scratched from the lineup on Friday night because he’s still feeling the effects of the flu. T.J. Rivera, who had three hits on Thursday, takes his spot in the lineup at first base and batting sixth. Duda has been out of the Mets starting lineup for three straight games now. Outfielder Michael Conforto is out of the Mets lineup again on Friday...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, the New York Mets would talk to the New York Yankees about pending free agent first baseman Lucas Duda. In the piece, Heyman ranked Duda as the 28th most valuable player that could be traded. Duda is hitting .251/.363/.552 with 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 29 RBI in 55 games for the Mets in 2017. With the Mets 9.5 games out of a playoff spot it would...
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According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the New York Mets are considering bringing back veteran starter Bartolo Colon. He was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Colon, 44, signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the Braves this past offseason after spending the previous three seasons for the Mets. Colon has been one of the worst starters in the majors this year going...
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Zack Wheeler will make his return from the disabled list on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Mets right-hander was placed on the 10-day DL on June 21, retroactive to June 20, with right biceps tendinitis. Wheeler is 3-5 with a 5.29 ERA, 1.538 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 66.1 innings spanning 13 starts in 2017. Rafael Montero earned himself another start after allowing only...
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Brandon Nimmo’s opportunity at the major league level the past two seasons have been few and far between once the Mets traded for fellow outfielder, Jay Bruce. Nimmo has played in only nine game for the Mets this season and all of them have come off the bench with the loaded outfield of Curtis Granderson, Yoenis Cespedes, Michael Conforto and the aforementioned Bruce. Despite the crowded...
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