Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the New York Mets are discussing right-handed starter Zack Wheeler and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera with the Milwaukee Brewers. Rosenthal also notes that there is no indication of a deal being close between the two teams. It was recently reported by Buster Olney of ESPN that the Mets were scouting the Brewers’ Double-A team. Both Wheeler and...
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The Devin Mesoraco trade came with the best of intentions. The Mets had too many starting pitchers and not enough catchers after devastating injuries to Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki. With both out for extended periods of time, it made sense for the Mets — who were at the forefront of the NL East race at the time — to move some of their starting depth for a catcher and bolster the...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, the market for Asdrubal Cabrera is heating up, and he could be moved at any time. Buster Olney of ESPN reported yesterday that the Diamondbacks had interest in Cabrera. Jon Heyman of Fancred reported earlier today that the Diamondbacks, Brewers, Braves, and Phillies have interest in Cabrera. Joel Sherman of the New York Post wrote yesterday that the Phillies...
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Happy Friday, Mets fans! No hugs have been exchanged in the team clubhouse as far as we know, but with the deadline just four days away, possible suitors have definitely become clearer. Not to mention, a number of surrounding trades have only further materialized the market, particularly around some more controllable pitchers. Brewers Continue to Look for Starters The news surrounding a...
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Steven Matz didn’t do himself very many favors in his first three innings pitched last night. Despite piecing together six strikeouts against a Pittsburgh Pirates lineup that boasts lowest strikeout rate in the National League (19.9%), Matz allowed four runs on a pair of two-run homers, and threw just 40 of his first 72 pitches for strikes. Each at-bat seemed a textbook game of...
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Las Vegas (50-54) 8, Nashville (50-53) 5 Box Score Kevin Kaczmarski LF: 1-3, BB, K, .353/.416/.445 Peter Alonso DH: 1-4, 2 RBI, 2 K, .205/.327/.475 Dominic Smith 1B: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, SB, .260/.340/.379 The 51s got off to a quick start with a five-run first inning in which Alonso drove in a run with a single and Smith hit a two-run homer. Alonso is starting to heat up with a four-game hit...
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