Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Add Gary Sánchez, Option Michael Pérez to Triple-A

On Friday afternoon, the New York Mets announced they’ve selected the contract of veteran catcher Gary Sánchez from Triple-A Syracuse and catcher Michael Pérez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. To make room for Sánchez on the 40-man roster, outfielder Tim Locastro has been moved to the 60-day injured list with a right thumb UCL sprain. Additionally, catcher Tomás Nido will begin a rehab...

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Mets, Guardians Play for First Time Since Blockbuster Trade

On Jan. 7, 2021, the New York Mets traded with the Cleveland Guardians to bring superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to Queens. The Mets sent infielders Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez and prospects RHP Josh Wolf and OF Isaiah Greene to Cleveland for Lindor and right-handed starter Carlos Carrasco. This weekend at Citi Field for three games, the Mets and Guardians will faceoff for the first time...

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Senga Strikes Out 12 Rays With Family at Citi Field

The Mets’ rotation has arguably been New York’s biggest fault to start the 2023 season, but Kodai Senga hoped to turn that around on Wednesday night with family in attendance at Citi Field. Facing the best lineup in baseball, Senga delivered for the Mets with six innings of one-run ball with a career-high 12 strikeouts. With Senga’s parents and sister in attendance, the...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vasil Twirls Gem, Sánchez Hits Homer

Triple-A: Buffalo (15-21) 6, Syracuse (16-20) 5 Box Score DH Danny Mendick 1-for-3, 2 BB, R, 2B, .744 OPS 2B Ronny Mauricio 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2B (14), SB (7), CS (4), R, .963 OPS 3B Mark Vientos 0-for-5, 3 K, 1.114 OPS C Gary Sánchez 2-for-3, HR (1), BB, 1.667 OPS (two games) RF Lorenzo Cedrola 1-for-3, SB (12), BB, R, .868 OPS Mauricio hit his league-leading 14th double at 111.5 mph and his...

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Quick Takes: Where Are The Runs?

The Mets were shut out for their major league-leading seventh time on Thursday when the Reds beat them 5-0 using a bullpen game. Yes, you read that right; the Reds’ powerhouse pitching staff got three scoreless innings from a 31-year-old pitching in the majors for the first time since 2019 and three more scoreless innings from a 32-year-old rookie.  The Mets have now lost five straight...

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