Happy Saturday, Mets fans! Brandon Nimmo suffered an injury on Friday, albeit this seems less serious than previous injuries to Met hitters. The outfielder felt a small “pinch,” as Luis Rojas described it, in his hamstring during a diving catch and is now considered day-to-day, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Now onto the morning briefing. Latest Mets News The Mets may have...
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The Mets and Reds opened a three-game series on Friday night at Citi Field and it was “Blackout Night” as the Mets once again dawned their black jerseys by fan request for the first time since 2012. Writers who were at the game, which followed the announcement that the Mets had acquired Javier Baez, said the stadium was “hopping,” and that there was a great energy among the fans, as well as the...
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The Mets officially announced the acquisition of Javier Báez and pitcher Trevor Williams from the Chicago Cubs ahead of Friday’s trading deadline. They sent Pete Crow-Armstrong, the team’s fifth-ranked prospect, back to the Cubs in exchange for the two players. It’s been reported that the Cubs will cover the majority of Báez’s and Williams’ salaries the remainder of...
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The ink hadn’t dried on all the positive notes about the Javy Baez trade when a much-too-often dose of negativity struck the New York Mets on Friday. Ace Jacob deGrom has suffered a setback in his rehab—some additional inflammation in his right arm–and will not throw for at least two weeks. The news was reported first by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com The two-time Cy Young Award...
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It was a deadline day for the New York Mets as they acquired two-time All Star shortstop Javier Báez and right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams from the Chicago Cubs. On a day that saw the rival Atlanta Braves strike multiple deals to improve their team, the Dodgers acquire Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, and the Giants trade for Kris Bryant, the Mets knew they had to make a move to keep their name...
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The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and to make room for the Mets’ new acquisitions, Javier Baez and Trevor Williams, the Mets made roster moves on Friday night. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets designated Nick Tropeano and Akeem Bostick for assignment. They also transferred Sean Reid-Foley to the 60-day injured list to clear room on the 40-man roster for Carlos Carrasco’s return on...
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