Following a disastrous 2019 campaign, closer Edwin Diaz took many strides in the right direction during the shortened 60-game season in 2020, and while the New York Mets won’t be playoff bound this season, he’s continued to return to his dominating form. The 2021 season has featured several highs and lows for the Mets, most of which the fanbase probably wants to forget once the...
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Despite a flurry of impactful moves last offseason, it’s no secret the 2021 season hasn’t gone according to plan for the New York Mets as they’re set to miss the playoffs for a fifth straight year, unfortunately, catcher James McCann is one of the main culprits behind this frustrating outcome. Needing to add some much-needed stability behind the plate, the Mets made a pretty...
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Following a lengthy stint on the injured list, starter Carlos Carrasco returned from his hamstring injury near the end of July and has remained focused on making up for lost time over the final two months of the 2021 season, although that’s proven to be easier said than done. Without Jacob deGrom, who’s been sidelined since early July due to a sprained UCL, the New York Mets were...
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For several players across the major leagues, the 2021 season should serve as one to forget, and with just three weeks remaining until the regular season draws to a close, no one will likely be happier to turn the page to 2022 than slugger Dominic Smith. After being limited to a part-time role through his first three seasons with the New York Mets, Smith took full advantage of the universal...
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Back in the offseason, the New York Mets heavily pursued reliever Brad Hand in free agency, but ultimately lost out on him to the Washington Nationals. So once he became available on the waiver wire earlier this week, the front office wasn’t missing out on another opportunity to acquire him. After being placed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays, who traded for Hand on Jul. 29, the Mets...
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