Mets left-handed prospect P.J. Conlon is converting to a relief pitcher, according to Larry Burneal of WBNG. Conlon, 24, registered an 8-9 record with a 3.38 ERA, 1.235 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 over 136.0 innings at Double-A Binghamton last season. He appeared in 28 games, 22 of which were as a starter. The southpaw was originally selected by the Mets in the 13th round of 2015 MLB draft out of the...
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2018 is going to be arguably the biggest year of Matt Harvey’s career. With the righty entering his walk season, there’s a lot at stake. For one, it’s coming at a time when the Mets need him to step up, and two, he wants to show the goods to lock up a big contract this offseason. The soon to be 29-year-old feels confident, however, as his shoulder feels better than it has...
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It’s no secret how fond Jose Reyes is of Amed Rosario and vice versa. Even before the latter was with the big club, the two reportedly talked everyday. Now that Reyes is back with the Mets, the team that he has been vocal about having an affinity for, he will look to mentor the young shortstop and help him be the best that he can. “I know that I have a great relationship with Rosario and I...
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Shortly after announcing the signing of left-hander Jason Vargas on Sunday, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson fielded questions about minor leaguer Tim Tebow. Alderson said that he expects Tebow to one day make it to the Show and has modest expectations for the outfielder after having it start off as an experiment. “I think he will play in the major leagues,” he said. “That...
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The New York Mets Sunday announced that they have signed Jason Vargas to a two-year, $16 million contract. In a corresponding move, the team has placed infielder T.J. Rivera on the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster. “Ultimately it came together pretty quickly,” Vargas said. “There was some dialogue earlier that my agent might have had. The offseason was...
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