Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reports that Anthony Swarzak threw off flat ground as recently as Monday, but shut his throwing down due to discomfort. The team decided that since he shut down his throwing program, he will not head to Florida to ramp up his rehab and will instead stay in New York with the team. Original Post- April 18, 5:55 p.m. According to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com, Mets reliever...
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Today, New York Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway alluded to the possibility of using a six-man rotation whenever Jason Vargas returns from the disabled list. In a quote from Tim Britton of The Athletic, Callaway said, “It’s one of the many decisions we have to make when looking at it,” referring to the possibility of simply adding Vargas to the current Mets’ rotation....
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Since the beginning of the season, the questions in the mailbag have asked about some of the Mets moves, but with the team rolling, there has mostly been a positive tone. That is to be expected when the Mets had the best record in the National League and won their first five series of the year. However, after their eighth-inning meltdown on Monday, we have seen fans questioning the team and...
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The Mets released a few notable Mets medical updates today. The list was highlighted by news that Travis d’Arnaud had successful Tommy John Surgery yesterday and will remain in New York for rest and recovery. Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com hears that d’Arnaud is unsure whether or not he will be ready for the start of Spring Training in 2019. Meanwhile, Kevin Plawecki, who is recovering...
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Adrian Gonzalez has so far impressed with the Mets, delivering in some key spots which included a grand slam against the Washington Nationals and a big two-run single against the Miami Marlins last Wednesday. However, the 35-year old is 0-9 in his last three games, which has dropped his season average to .222 and he appears to be in the midst of a slump. The question, though, is whether this is...
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The Atlanta Braves announced that they have signed Jose Bautista to a minor-league contract with the intent of him playing third base. According to Jon Heyman, the deal is worth $1 million dollars. Bautista, 37, has already reported to Braves’ extended spring training in Lake Buena Vista, FL, where he’ll begin to get back into baseball shape. Over the course of his 14-year career,...
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