Mets Minors Recap: Vientos Hits 20th Homer, Jett Hits First Pro Dinger

Mark Vientos hit his 20th blast of the season while recent first rounder Jett Williams knocked his first blast out of the park. AAA: Syracuse (49-63) 9, Charlotte (43-69) 8 Box Score C Francisco Alvarez 0-for-4, BB, R, .168/.325/.368 (AAA numbers) 1B Dominic Smith 0-for-4, BB, 2 R, .247/.340/.376 3B Mark Vientos 2-for-4, HR (20th), 3 RBI, BB, 2 R, .277/.358/.527 LF Daniel Palka 2-for-4, RBI, BB,...

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Morning Briefing: Another Mets Starter Goes Down

Good morning, Mets fans! Or, maybe not a good morning given the events of Tuesday night. It proved to be another injury, another day for the Mets as starting pitcher Taijuan Walker left the game after just two innings with back spasms. It was the second time in as many days that the Mets lost their starting pitcher after just two innings after Carlos Carrasco was forced out of Monday’s...

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Charlie Morton Stifles Mets in 5-0 Loss

The New York Mets squared off against their division rival Atlanta Braves on Tuesday evening at Truist Park. Taijuan Walker got the nod for the Mets, who were hoping to bounce back after a dreadful 12-run loss the night prior. The Mets would have to do so missing both of their third baseman, Eduardo Escobar and Luis Guillorme, who were out of the lineup due to injuries. Charlie Morton held the...

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Taijuan Walker Leaves Game With Back Spasms

Updated Post, 8:48 p.m., 8/16/22 Taijuan Walker left Tuesday’s game with back spasms, according to the team. That sounds relatively minor, but we likely won’t know more about his status for his next start (scheduled Sunday) until a day or two from now. Original Post, 8:28 p.m., 8/16/22 A night after Carlos Carrasco left his start after just two innings, Taijuan Walker left his start...

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Carlos Carrasco To IL; Nick Plummer DFA’d

Updated post, 7:39 p.m., 8/16/22 On top of sending Carlos Carrasco to the injured list, the Mets made a flurry of moves. They are: Nick Plummer was designated for assignment (presumably to make 40-man roster room for Brett Baty) Adonis Medina optioned to Triple-A R.J. Alvarez recalled from Triple-A Deven Marrero called up from Triple-A Original post, 3:28 p.m., 8/16/22 The Mets are taking a big...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Braves, 7:20 P.M.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 • 7:20 P.M. Truist Park• Atlanta, GA RHP Taijuan Walker (10-3, 3.43 ERA) vs. Charlie Morton (5-5, 4.26 ERA) SNY • WCBS 880 AM Last night wasn’t a good night for the Mets. It’s time to let it rinse off and try again today. The Braves crushed the Mets in the series opener last night 13-1. Right now, the Mets find themselves in a bit of an injury crunch. Carlos Carrasco...

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