Verlander Expects to Return in April

Updated Post – April 7, 2023, 10:40 Justin Verlander, on the injured list with a low-grade teres major strain, talked to reporters on Friday at Citi Field before the Mets’ home opener. Justin Verlander said he’s been able to increase his level of throwing to 75%. Hopes that because he’s been able to continue throwing throughout his IL stint, that his buildup won’t...

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MMO Weekly Episode 40: Mets Struggle on Road Trip, Minor League Season Preview

Mets fans, an all-new episode is here! This week Mike and I discuss Max Scherzer and the rest of the Mets struggles during their 3-4 opening road trip, Kodai Senga showing promise in his first start, Francisco Alvarez getting the call to the big league club due to more injuries, Mike tells us which young Mets continue to shine in Triple-A and much more! Should there be early cause for concern...

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Francisco Álvarez Officially Added to Mets’ Roster

Updated Post – April 7, 2023, 09:27 The New York Mets officially announced that top prospect Francisco Álvarez has been added to the major league roster and that he will wear No. 4. The last Mets player to wear No. 4 was Terrance Gore during the 2022 season. Original Post – April 6, 2023, 13:21 After abruptly departing Wednesday’s game against the Brewers due to speculation of...

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Series Preview: Mets Look to Bounce Back at Home

The New York Mets had a series to forget in Milwaukee earlier this week, losing three consecutive games to undo all the momentum they created down in Miami. Manager Buck Showalter and his team will look to turn the page as they prepare for their first home series of the season against the Marlins. If anything was taken away from last weekend’s series, it is that the Marlins are going to be...

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Francisco Álvarez Needs Regular Playing Time

The injury bug struck the New York Mets once again in Wednesday’s game as catcher Omar Narváez suffered a calf strain that landed him on the injured list. As a result, top prospect Francisco Álvarez was called up in his place. The Mets’ offense has struggled to start the season, resulting in a lot of noise and frustration emanating from the fanbase amid calls for the team to call up...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vientos, Mauricio Both Homer For Syracuse

Syracuse already lost one of its four star prospects as catcher Francisco Álvarez was promoted to replace the injured Omar Narváez just hit the injured list with a calf strain. Additionally, Brett Baty is day-to-day with a thumb injury, leaving just Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos as the remaining representatives of the big four in Thursday’s matchup.  AAA: Syracuse (3-3) 6, Rochester...

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