Jeff McNeil Likely Going on IL, Ruben Tejada Heading to Atlanta

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Mets officials think it is likely that Jeff McNeil will have to be placed on the 10-day IL for his left hamstring injury, but won’t make any decision official until after looking at his MRI results on Wednesday afternoon. Morosi also adds that, as previously mentioned, Ruben Tejada is likely to take the vacant roster spot. Update- August 14, 10:22...

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St. Lucie, Binghamton Making Playoff Pushes

As the New York Mets Major League team is making a real push towards the postseason, each one of the Mets minor league affiliates are alive in their respective postseason races. The chances for each of these teams will largely hinge on the development of their players as well as players being moved between levels. Here is how things stand for each affiliate as of August 13. The Syracuse Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Wait Anxiously for Jeff McNeil Injury Update

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lose to the Braves in a 5-3 final, despite showing late-inning life in the eighth. Zack Wheeler threw five innings Tuesday night giving up five runs on 12 hits to their division rival. Juan Lagares went 4-for-4 on the day, the fifth four-hit game of his career. Todd Frazier also had a good game with two hits on the day. Brad Brach and Drew Gagnon each threw a...

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Game Recap: Wheeler Struggles As Mets Succumb To Braves, 5-3

The New York Mets (61-58) fell 5-3 t0 the Atlanta Braves (71-50) to begin this three-game series, and this six-game road trip. Zack Wheeler struggled and the Mets’ late rally faltered as the club lost its second in a row following an eight-game winning streak. Offense The Mets hitters faced Max Fried (13-4, 4.11 ERA), who leads the Braves in wins with 14, including tonight. Fried pitched a...

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Jeff McNeil Leaves Game With Left Hamstring Injury

Leading off the bottom of the ninth inning in the Mets’ 5-3 loss on Tuesday, Jeff McNeil grounded out to third, but more importantly he limped off the field clearly appearing to be in some degree of pain. Tim Healey of Newsday reported that manager Mickey Callaway said McNeil’s left hamstring tightened up on him, and the extent of the injury will be further evaluated. Losing McNeil...

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Mets Option Chris Mazza, Recall Drew Gagnon

The New York Mets announced they have optioned reliever Chris Mazza to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled reliever Drew Gagnon, who will join the Mets in Atlanta. Mazza, 29, has appeared in four games for the Mets this season, recording a 5.19 ERA, 3.56 FIP, and 1.731 WHIP across 8.2 innings. Gagnon, 29, flirted with a perfect game last week and is rewarded with another chance at the big league...

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