One of the many question marks going into next season for the Mets is their situation behind the plate. Travis d’Arnaud has been essentially replaceable with his 0.5 WAR and .232/.281/.394 slash line to go along with 10 long balls and 38 RBI. Though the 28-year-old is under team control through 2019, the Mets should explore other options, especially with d’Arnaud’s injury...
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A thinner Matt Harvey toed the rubber for the Mets in Game 1 of their double dip with the Houston Astros on Saturday, but the results were similar to before he went on the shelf. Regardless, the 28-year-old assured that he will experience success before the season ends. “The biggest thing for me is to stay tall and let my body and arm do the work instead of trying to do so much with my...
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In Saturday afternoon’s defeat at the hands of the Houston Astros, two future Mets bullpen hopefuls made their major league debuts: Jacob Rhame and Jamie Callahan. After Matt Harvey was roughed up for seven runs in two innings, it paved the way for the two newest Mets to get some work in. Rhame entered the game in the fifth inning with two outs and allowed an immediate single to George...
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The New York Mets (58-76) were defeated by the Houston Astros (81-53) by a score of 12-8 this afternoon at Minute Maid Park. Pitching: Matt Harvey took the mound for the Mets today in his first start since June 14 and was lit up like a Christmas tree. The 28-year-old was tagged for seven runs on eight hits while striking out three in the shortest outing of his career. Harvey hit George Springer...
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Twitter, the New York Mets have inked outfielder Norichika Aoki. Abbey Mastracco of NJ Advanced Media adds that he will be with the Mets in time for the second game of the double dip. Aoki, 35, has bounced around this season, spending time with the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays before being released on Aug. 29. In 83 games this season, the veteran...
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