The Mets have made a move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York has acquired right-handed reliever Wilmer Font from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The Mets announced on Twitter that Font will be activated tomorrow when a corresponding move is announced. To make room on the 40-man roster,...
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Even though Jarred Kelenic, the key piece of the Edwin Diaz/Robinson Cano trade, is off to a torrid start for the Mariners’ Single-A affiliate with a .337/.434/.615 triple slash line in 27 games, and the Mets are slumping with a 16-18 record, the blockbuster deal between New York and Seattle shouldn’t be seen as a major blunder by General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen, at least not yet. It’s...
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3 UP 1. Lock Down Bullpen While the Mets were largely disappointing in a sweep to the Brewers, the Mets bullpen was awesome. The bullpen pitched 16.1 innings, Ok. Name a closer worth $100 million and two top orand it allowed just two earned runs. Those two runs were allowed by Chris Flexen who is a starter thrust into the bullpen. The two biggest standouts were Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman who...
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Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Monday morning that Mets’ left-hander Steven Matz is indeed dealing with a nerve issue in his arm. Matz, 27, headed back to New York on Sunday to receive tests, which revealed the nerve issue. New York has dodged a bullet, however, as there is no issue with his elbow. The nerve issue has been plaguing Matz for a couple weeks now, said manager Mickey...
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The struggles continued Brandon Nimmo at the plate in yesterday’s 3-2 loss to the Brewers. The slumping outfielder went 0-for-3, dropping his triple slash line down to .194/.320/.320 in 123 plate appearances this season and extended his hitless streak to 25 At-bats. While Nimmo is known for his discipline and patience at the plate, Mets’ Manager Mickey Callaway believes that adopting a more...
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Is the seat getting hot for Mickey Callaway? I discuss how the upcoming week can determine if we are in the final days of the Mets manager’s tenure. Hear my thoughts on why Adeiny Hechavarría might be more important than you think and how Dominic Smith’s approach at Triple-A might indicate what type of big-league career he will achieve. Danny Knobler, author of the book “Unwritten, Bat Flips,...
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