Author: Ross Bentley

Projecting the Mets’ Lineup After Call-Up of Mark Vientos

Mark Vientos has done more than enough to earn a spot back on the big-league club, and, on Wednesday, the Mets finally agreed. Vientos reportedly will be called up today and will presumably slot in as the Mets’ everyday DH moving forward. A corresponding move for Vientos’ impending addition has not been announced. Daniel Vogelbach has had an alright season at the plate thus far,...

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Tomás Nido Headed to Injured List With Dry Eye Syndrome, Michael Pérez Recalled

The Mets are down another catcher. Buck Showalter confirmed before Wednesday’s game that Tomás Nido was headed to the 10-day IL due to dry eye syndrome. The Mets are calling up veteran Michael Pérez to fill in as the backup catcher to Francisco Álvarez while he’s out. To make room for Pérez on the 40-man roster, Elieser Hernández was transferred to the 60-Day IL. Showalter explained...

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After a Month of Scrambling, Mets’ Rotation Finally Set to Take Shape

The first month of the Mets’ season did not go according to plan, at least when it comes to their pitching rotation. For the last week-plus, the Mets were missing four-fifths of their projected starting rotation due to a combination of injuries and the 10-game suspension handed to Max Scherzer. But, after the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Tigers which will be...

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Mets’ Depleted Rotation Will Face Tall Task in Upcoming Series Against Braves

The Mets’ rotation is in shambles right now. Four of their five projected starters are currently unavailable, and they are riding with Kodai Senga and four pitchers who were expected to start the season in Triple-A. To make matters worse, the Mets’ makeshift rotation will likely still be in place as they have their first series of the season against their biggest rivals in the NL...

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Mets’ Lineup Continues to Lack Power Outside of Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso has been clobbering the baseball in the first month of the season. Alonso has amassed 10 home runs, and is second in the majors behind Max Muncy. He is well on pace to surpass 50 homers again for the first time since his rookie season in 2019. However, the Mets are relying far too much on Alonso to score via the long ball. The rest of the team has combined for just 16 home runs in 24...

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