Ahead of the club’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke to members of the media and gave some updates on the injury status of several players. Designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker is still “multiple weeks” away from a rehab assignment, according to Stearns. Winker strained his right oblique the day...
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To nobody’s surprise, Pete Alonso has been named NL Player of the Week after his 12-for-30 (.400) performance at the plate last week. It’s the fifth time Alonso has taken home these honors. Francisco Lindor last won NL Player of the Week for the Mets in August 2024. Vinnie Pasquantino of the Kansas City Royals took him AL Player of the Week honors. New Yorkers spent the weekend...
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The Mets made a move on their off day on Monday to add a fresh arm to the bullpen. The team announced they selected the contract of right-hander Justin Garza to join their major league roster and optioned Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets initially acquired Garza from the Giants on Saturday for cash considerations. Garza has hit 98 mph on the radar gun in the minor leagues, but the...
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Francisco Lindor suffered a broken pinky toe on his right foot during Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers and will miss at least the start of today’s series finale. Luisangel Acuña is starting at shortstop in place of Lindor, and hitting ninth. Much like Mookie Betts, his counterpart on Los Angeles, Lindor intends to play through the injury. “I’m day-by-day,”...
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The MLB awards for May were handed out on Tuesday, and Mets closer Edwin Díaz was the recipient of the Reliever of the Month honors for the National League. Díaz was utterly dominant in May, throwing 11.1 scoreless innings, and racking up five saves. The Mets’ fireballer put together probably his best run since his sublime 2022 season. During the month, Díaz went through a stretch in which...
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