One of new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s first moves this winter was acquiring outfielder Keon Broxton from the Milwaukee Brewers. Broxton, 29, was a player who had shown flashes of offensive spark at the plate by hitting 20 home runs in 2017, as well as showing off his defensive prowess in the field in 2018 (13 DRS, 8.8 UZR in 194.0 innings). Unfortunately, the gamble...
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Prior to Tuesday night’s win versus the Washington Nationals, Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway raved about the contributions he’s gotten from Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis off the bench. “(Smith)and Davis both, when they’re on the bench that day, they’re doing a great job of embracing, staying locked in and being apart of the team atmosphere on the bench,”...
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Pitching Zack Wheeler toed the rubber for the Mets on Tuesday, and came out of the gates throwing darts. However, after a clean first, he surrendered a no-doubt home run to Nationals’ outfielder Juan Soto. Soto’s blast traveled beyond the second deck of the Coca Cola Corner and was projected at 410 feet. The blast from Soto would be one of the lone blemishes against Wheeler, who was...
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Mets’ outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who was slated to lead off on Tuesday, has been scratched with a stiff neck, according to the team. Nimmo, 26, has hit .200/.344/.323 with three home runs in 161 plate appearances for New York. We will keep you up to date when further details become available. Mets’ updated lineup: Jeff McNeil – LF Amed Rosario – SS Robinson Cano – 2B...
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Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway addressed the media at Citi Field prior to Tuesday’s game vs. the Washington Nationals and talked about the progress of starter Jason Vargas, outfielder Michael Conforto, the possibility of first baseman Dominic Smith playing outfield and what Seth Lugo’s absence from the bullpen means for the rest of the relief corps. Vargas to Throw Bullpen...
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