The Mets announced via Twitter that they’ve placed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on the disabled list with a “stress reaction” in his right arm. In a corresponding move they have recalled RHP Tyler Pill from the minor leagues and are also calling up Chris Flexen to start in Wheeler’s place Thursday. Wheeler, 27, has pitched poorly this season. In 17 starts he has gone 3-7...
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The New York Mets announced Monday that they have signed RHP Jonathan Albaladejo to a minor league deal. Albaladejo, 34, pitched in the Major Leagues from 2007-2010 and 2012 for the Nationals, Yankees and Diamondbacks. In 66 career appearances he has thrown 76.2 innings, striking out 56 and walking 32. He has a career 1.422 WHIP, 4.34 ERA and 4.89 FIP. Pitching for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the...
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As the trade deadline inches closer, the rumors start to multiply. We have heard rumors of Asdrubal Cabrera to the Red Sox or Indians, Lucas Duda to the Yankees, and Addison Reed to, well, everyone. Those are not the only tradable Mets, though they seem to be the only ones other teams are interested in. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, there is “not much” interest for Mets...
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It’s not official yet, but David Wright’s time as a professional baseball player looks to be all but over. This is going to create several tangible gaps for the Mets to fill: Namely, at third base. The Mets have had three regular starting third basemen this season after having just one from 2004-2014. Wright’s presence has undoubtedly been missed at the hot corner. Then...
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Neil Ramirez, who the Mets designated for assignment last week, has cleared waivers and is now a free agent according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Ramirez, 28, was ineffective for the Mets, allowing 15 earned runs in 21.0 innings, striking out 26 and walking 17. He had a 6.43 ERA and 5.58 FIP. He has now been an employee of three different teams this summer, the Giants, Blue Jays and Mets. He...
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UPDATE July 24: The interview was conducted prior to Jordan being placed on the disabled list on July 7. The article itself was then written just a few days after it was announced that he was placed on the 7-day disabled list, and still with very little information on the specific injury. In a text with Jordan, he revealed that he did have a small, small tear in his UCL, and ended up getting a...
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