Corey Oswalt yielded three runs over six plus innings on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves and came away with a no decision as the Mets lost in extra innings. For Oswalt, 24, it was the first time he has pitched into the seventh inning, and while he got burned by an Ender Inciarte two-run homer, it was overall a solid appearance. In his last three starts, the California native has tossed 16...
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In the sixth inning of Monday night’s 6-4 victory over the Reds, infielder Jeff McNeil got a hold of an 85 mph breaking ball from Keury Mella and parked it in the Coca Cola Corner. For McNeil, 26, it was his second big league homer and his third hit of the evening. He ended the game going 3-for-4 with two runs scored in addition to the homer. Since the California native debuted late last...
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Prior to Sunday’s series finale with the Atlanta Braves, the Mets placed right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder inflammation. In a corresponding move, New York recalled right-handed pitcher Jacob Rhame to take his roster spot. Mets manager Mickey Callaway said the MRI revealed just a “little bit” of inflammation, and the team only...
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July 10 – Co-general manager John Ricco says the Mets plan to contend in 2019. July 13 – Jon Heyman of FanCred reports that the Mets are in “excellent financial health,” thanks to their partnership with SNY and “other endeavors.” July 20 – Ricco addresses the media and said the organization would be willing to eat money in trades in order to receive a better...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets are considering bringing back outfielder Jose Bautista in 2019. Bautista, 37, could still be traded before the Aug. 31 waiver trade deadline, but the team could pursue him in free agency this winter. The veteran signed on with the Mets in May after being cut loose by the Atlanta Braves. Since then, he has appeared in 62 games for the Mets,...
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