Author: Nate Olshan

Francisco Lindor Ramping up Baseball Activities

Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor, who’s been out since July 16 with a right oblique strain, was seen taking batting practice Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. A beautiful sight for Mets fans, Francisco Lindor back taking BP. pic.twitter.com/2CgBC5xGQI — Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) August 11, 2021 Lindor is ramping up his baseball activities with batting practice and was...

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Carlos Carrasco Struggles During Lone Inning

The Mets sent Carlos Carrasco to the hill Tuesday night against the Nationals. Before the game was suspended until tomorrow due to rain Carrasco tossed one inning in Queens. He surrendered three runs to a depleted Washington team on a three-run-home-run by Juan Soto. Carrasco allowed hits to the first three batters of the night. The struggling Victor Robles led off with a single to left field....

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Zack Scott Addresses The Media

Mets acting General Manager Zack Scott spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon ahead of the game against the Nationals. Scott shed some light on injury updates regarding some key Mets, and about the team’s recent struggles. Scott was asked about the mediocre stretch that the team is on, and said, “We’ve played very mediocre baseball for most of the year. The recent stretch has...

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Edwin Diaz Placed on Paternity List, Jake Reed Recalled

Mets closer Edwin Díaz has been placed on the paternity list ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Marlins. Right-hander Jake Reed, who was recently claimed by the Mets off waivers from the Rays, has been recalled from Syracuse. Reed appeared in six games for the Dodgers in 2021. He compiled a 3.38 ERA, five strikeouts, and one walk in 5 1/3 innings. In 18 minor league games, Reed has...

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Taijuan Walker’s Struggles Continue in Miami

The Mets sent the struggling Taijuan Walker to the mound in Miami Tuesday night. While Walker didn’t quite have it together in the first three innings, he did get improve as the game went on. Miguel Rojas flew out to begin the bottom of the first. Jesus Aguilar doubled Isan Díaz to third after his one-out single. Brian Anderson flew out to second, Diaz did not tag. Walker escaped the jam...

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