Over the last few years we have seen a high number of relievers convert into starting pitchers with success. Recent examples include Michael King, Seth Lugo, Reynaldo López and the Mets’ very own Clay Holmes. With Christian Scott’s hip impingement, the Mets currently have two guaranteed starting pitchers in their rotation: Freddy Peralta and Nolan McLean. Sean Manaea has looked...
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The Mets are sending shortstop Francisco Lindor on a rehab assignment this Friday, June 19, beginning in Binghamton, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Lindor was placed on the injured list on April 23 with a calf strain. Since Lindor’s injury, the Mets’ offense has ranked 22nd in major league baseball with a 95 WRC+, tied with the Angels, Rangers, Tigers, Marlins and Astros. Across...
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Major League Baseball had proposed completely overhauling the draft in its most recent proposal. Below is a breakdown of the biggest changes. High School Eligibility In MLB’s proposal, high school players will no longer be eligible to be drafted. Recent Met high school draftees include A.J. Ewing, Jonah Tong, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos. Currently, a player must be in their junior year...
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Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN put out their top 100 trade deadline candidates, and it should be no surprise that many Mets players were listed. Who could the Mets sell? Freddy Peralta – 11 Freddy Peralta is probably the Mets’ best trade asset. His low salary would not push any teams into the next level of the competitive luxury tax, like Tarik Skubal would, which could help...
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Outside of Binghamton, the Mets minor league offenses played well today, even in games they lost. St. Lucie was the star of the day scoring ten runs while Syracuse had the best pitching performance. Triple-A Syracuse (35-35) 6, Norfolk (26-44) 3 Box Score CF Nick Morabito: 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB 1B Ryan Clifford: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI SS Grae Kessinger: 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI The Syracuse Mets did not lay...
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