MMO Prospect Report: Franklyn Kilome, RHP

Franklyn Kilome, RHP Ht: 6’6″ Wt: 175 lb. Level: Eastern League (AA) B/T: R/R Age: 6/25/95 (23) Age Dif: -1.4 Signed: International Free Agent from the Dominican Republic signed on 1/22/13 ($40,000 bonus) Acquired: Obtained from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Asdrubal Cabrera (7/28/18) Stats: 4-6, 4.24 ERA, 19 G, 19 GS, 102.0 IP, 83 K, 1.441 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, 7.3 K/9...

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Luis Guillorme Recalled To Replace Cabrera on Active Roster

As reported by MMN last night, middle infielder Luis Guillorme was held out of Las Vegas’ lineup last night indicating he may be called-up to take Asdrubal Cabrera’s spot on the roster. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Guillorme has now been called up. Guillorme currently has a four-game hitting streak, and he has hit .301/.356/.376 with four doubles, a homer, and 11 RBI since...

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Ricco: We’ve Gotten A Lot Of Hits On Wheeler

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, the Mets remain in a position where they have some pieces that other teams value. Some players, like Jose Bautista and Devin Mesoraco, might be moved for small packages. One player in particular, though, could be moved for a more significant package: Zack Wheeler. John Ricco, one of the three-headed Mets GM monster, spoke very highly of Wheeler Friday...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vientos Homers Twice, Knocks In Seven

Memphis (67-38) 8, Las Vegas (50-55) 3 Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 1-5, .205/.322/.465 Dominic Smith LF: 2-3, RBI, BB, K, .265/.344/.382 Jose Lobaton C: 2-4, RBI, .343/.389/.537 Alonso singled to extend his hitting streak to five games, while not striking out which has been a problem for him since making the jump to Triple-A. Smith had his second straight multi-hit night. LHP P.J. Conlon (L, 3-7,...

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Morning Briefing: Let’s Take a Cabby Ride to Philly

Good morning! Tonight, Jacob deGrom looks to continue his Cy Young season against the Pirates at 7:05. Last night, the Mets got out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a homer from Michael Conforto. Conforto is now hitting .230/.353/.403 (110 wRC+) while striking out less than last year and walking more. Ultimately, the Pirates won 5-4. Latest Mets News The Mets traded Asdrubal Cabrera to the...

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Game Recap: Pirates Beat Mets 5-4 on Freese Walk-off Single

The New York Mets were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night at PNC Park. Pitching Jason Vargas was helped out by a beautiful barehanded play from Amed Rosario and struck out Gregory Polanco in a 1-2-3 opening inning. After Elias Diaz singled leading off the second, David Freese lined a two run shot to left, cutting the lead to 3-2. Vargas was able to bounce back, and strike out...

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