Jeurys Familia returned to a big league mound for the first time since May 10, and while the results weren’t favorable, the Mets closer says he feels “great.” “I think maybe two more outings I’ll be ok,” Familia said. “I have to get used to it, then I will be fine. My arm feels great. 100 percent, that’s all that matters right now.” The big...
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Wilmer Flores erupted for four hits and three RBI out of the cleanup spot for the Mets on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to propel the team to victory. Starter Robert Gsellman fell apart at the seams early on, surrendering six runs (two earned) on nine hits while walking two and striking out one to put the Mets in an early hole, and Jeurys Familia was rusty in his first action in three...
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After Robert Gsellman’s rough performance against the Nationals on Saturday where he was touched up for six runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out one, the right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. In a corresponding move, the Mets activated Seth Lugo off the 10-day disabled list in time for his start Sunday in the second leg of a day/night double header. Additionally,...
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The Mets announced Saturday that they have activated infielder Jose Reyes from the disabled list and promoted outfielder Travis Taijeron from Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, New York has placed outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled list and optioned pitcher Kevin McGowan to Triple-A Las Vegas. Reyes, 34, has been sidelined since Aug. 17 with a left oblique strain. The veteran...
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Jacob deGrom had a typically strong outing against the rival Washington Nationals on Friday, but it didn’t come without a cost. Yoenis Cespedes, the Mets $110 million man departed the game in the first inning with what was later diagnosed a right hamstring strain. The outfielder, who missed six weeks earlier this season with a similar injury in his left hamstring, may have played his last...
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