Updated Post – April 12, 16:05 PM The Mets announced on Tuesday evening that right-handed starter Taijuan Walker has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder bursitis. To take his place on the roster, closer Edwin Díaz has been activated from the bereavement list. Mets also announced that Yennsy Díaz has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse....
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What’s the point of having high-leverage relievers if you’re not going to use them in those situations? The New York Mets found themselves in one of those instances Monday night in Philadelphia. Up 4-0 in the eighth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for five runs in the bottom of the frame and pull ahead of the Mets 5-4. New York used three relievers in the eighth, but their...
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Updated Post – April 8, 22:30 PM The Mets announced that the x-rays on Francisco Lindor’s jaw were negative and that he passed the concussion test. Original Post – April 8, 21:28 PM For the second night in a row, and third time in the Mets first two games, the Washington Nationals hit a Mets player in the head/neck/shoulder area with a pitch. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was...
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Opening Day is upon us. The initial 28-man roster for the New York Mets has been released, let’s look at how the 2022 Metropolitans shape up. Catchers (2) James McCann Tomás Nido McCann begins his second season behind the plate in a Mets uniform. He disappointed last season with a .232 batting average and a -0.2 bWAR. Nido had a great spring going 10-for-24 in 10 games. He’s the...
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The Mets signed right-handed reliever John Curtiss on Wednesday. The 29-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last season and will not pitch for New York this year. Curtiss will report straight to the 60-day injured list. The Mets have a club option on Curtiss for 2023. In a corresponding move, Travis Blankenhorn was designated for assignment. Curtiss began his major league career in 2017 as a...
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