The Mets and No. 10 overall draft pick Kumar Rocker, a right-handed pitcher out of Vanderbilt, have agreed to a $6 million signing bonus. The $6M is $1.26M over slot, and Scott Boras, Rocker’s agent, had this to say to The New York Post: “It was about a war to get him [Rocker] down to 10 because we felt the Mets were a good pick for him and a good environment.” Rocker, heading...
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The Mets turned to right hander Tylor Megill in game one of a three-game series in Atlanta versus the Braves, for his second career big league start. Megil made his debut against Atlanta last week, so he was forced to go up against the same lineup in the span of a week. It is not easy for a young pitcher to face that challenge, but Megill proved to be up to the task. The 26-year-old seemed to...
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The New York Mets sent Marcus Stroman to the mound Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. The game was delayed due to rain until 7:35PM, and unfortunately Stroman did not remain much longer than that, as his start was cut short due to injury. Stroman hurt his hip after an awkward landing on the Citi Field mound. Catcher James McCann felt that Stroman was not finishing his pitches well as he...
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Well Mets fans, when it rains it pours. Marcus Stroman left Tuesday night’s start against the Atlanta Braves after just one inning due to what the team is calling left hip soreness. Stroman worked through the top of the first quickly, throwing 17 pitches in a scoreless inning. He delivered a 2-0 pitch to Austin Riley leading off the second, and appeared to be in discomfort and grabbing at...
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Ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Mets manager Luis Rojas revealed that Jeff McNeil will “likely be activated Monday.” Rojas also said that Albert Almora won’t be available for Game 1 of the doubleheader, but will “most likely” be activated for Game 2. The Mets also announced that right-hander Yennsy Díaz has been recalled from...
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