According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have talked to the Mets about trading for infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. The Dodgers had been rumored to be in the Manny Machado sweepstakes, but as of now are exploring other options. Cabrera, 32, is in the final year of his contract and has been splendid. In 84 games, he has hit 15 home runs and driven in 49 RBI, while slashing...
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Prior to the second leg of Monday’s doubleheader, the Mets reinstated left-handed pitcher Jerry Blevins from the bereavement list and designated right-hander Chris Beck for assignment. Beck, 27, pitched three innings for the Mets out of the bullpen on Sunday in the team’s 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He yielded two runs in the process. For Beck, he will end his Mets career with a 5.23 ERA in...
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The Mets on Monday announced that right-handed pitcher Drew Gagnon will start Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Gagnon, 28, will be making his Major League debut after spending the past seven and a half seasons in the minor leagues. With Triple-A Las Vegas this year, the California native is 1-4 with a 4.67 ERA across 17 appearances. The Mets have also called-up Jacob Rhame to act as...
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Prior to Monday’s doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets optioned Chris Flexen to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled southpaw P.J. Conlon. Flexen, 24, was roughed up in his start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. In three innings, he was tagged for five runs on five hits. In four games for New York this year, he is 0-2 with a 12.79 ERA. Conlon, 24, has appeared in two games for New...
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In order to promote right-hander Chris Flexen to start Sunday against the Rays, the Mets chose to option rookie Drew Smith to the minors. Smith, 24, was promoted last month after a strong campaign between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas where he registered a 2.88 ERA and a 4-1 record over 34.1 innings pitched. However, he got into just three games for New York in his few weeks with...
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