Another second base option for the Mets is off the board. The Washington Nationals have brought back Howie Kendrick on a two-year, $7 million deal. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports was first to report the two sides were closing in on a contract. Kendrick, despite being derailed by injuries this past season, still hit .315/.368/.475 with nine home runs and 41 RBIs that led to him having a 121...
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It’s been a roller coaster ride type offseason for Mets first baseman Dominic Smith. Despite Sandy Alderson’s criticism of the 22-year-old and constant rumors swirling about New York looking to bring in external help at first base, it seemed as though it might just have been motivation for Smith to come into camp in tip-top shape. However, with the Mets bringing in Adrian Gonzalez on...
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The reigning World Series champions have made a move to significantly bolster their starting rotation. According to Tim Brown of Yahoo, the Houston Astros have indeed struck a deal to acquire right-hander Gerrit Cole from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Joe Musgrove and infielder Colin Moran. Outfielder Jason Martin and right hander Michael Feliz is also heading to Pittsburgh...
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Have we seen the last of suspended Mets reliever, Jenrry Mejia? Maybe yes, maybe no. Either way, the now 28-year-old is expected to apply for reinstatement back into Major League Baseball, according to Matt Ehalt of The Record. Mejia was initially slapped with a lifetime ban on Feb. 12, 2016 for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy a third time. According to Ehalt,...
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There will not be a reunion between Addison Reed and the New York Mets. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Minnesota Twins and the right-handed reliever are in agreement on a two-year deal worth just under $17 million. Reed, 29, was acquired by the Mets in August of 2015 and solidified himself as a go-to arm in New York’s bullpen in parts of three seasons with the team. He was...
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