Author: Tim Ryder

Against All Odds, David Wright is Plugging Right Along

New York Mets longtime third baseman and captain, David Wright, is currently rehabbing with the Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets in an attempt to return from multiple major surgeries (neck, back, shoulder). Wright, 35, was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a degenerative spine disease, in May 2016. He hasn’t played in an MLB game since May 27 of that season. He played in three games for St. Lucie...

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Despite Setback, Mets Expect T.J. Rivera to Return in September

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera is expected to return to the team before the season concludes. The 29-year-old Bronx native underwent UCL reconstruction surgery during winter. After beginning his rehab assignment with Advanced-A St. Lucie on July 5 and experiencing some discomfort in his elbow, the organization moved him along to Triple-A Las...

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Wilmer Flores is Quietly Having Himself a Career Year

Bright spots have been elusive for the New York Mets this season. Amid all of the turmoil that 2018 has presented us with, the organization’s eternal beacon of hope (no, not that one), Wilmer Flores, is having arguably the best year of his career. The Venezuelan native has had astronomic highs and depth-defying lows during his six-year tenure in Flushing. He’s been a consistent...

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Wright Plays Seven Innings in Third Rehab Game

New York Mets captain David Wright continued his rehab assignment with the Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night. After playing five innings in each of his first two rehab games, Wright played seven innings at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk at the plate. Wright, 35, hasn’t played in an MLB game since May 2016 (back, shoulder, and neck surgeries stemming from a spinal...

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Closes Out Subway Series with Makeup in the Bronx

After taking two of three from the Marlins in South Beach and before they head to Baltimore for a two-game set, the New York Mets will head to the Bronx to play the postponed Subway Series finale against the Yankees. Jacob deGrom will square off against the Yanks ace, Luis Severino. The game is scheduled for 7:05 PM and can be seen on ESPN. The Mets rode seven decent innings of work from Noah...

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