According to manager Terry Collins, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera is doing fine and is expected to be in the lineup on Friday when the Mets host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Cabrera left the game in the first inning due to back spasms and never took the field against the Nats. “All of a sudden, it locked up on him downstairs as he was stretching,” Collins said. “He says...
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Adam Rubin of ESPN reports that left-handed reliever Dario Alvarez was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, Alvarez had been designated for assignment by the New York Mets on Monday after they promoted utility player Ty Kelly from Triple-A Las Vegas and was added to the 40 man roster. Alvarez, 27, had a 3.01 ERA and 1.212 WHIP over seven minor league seasons with a 11.0 K/9...
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The Mets (27-19) defeated the Nationals (28-19) 2-0 today in Washington D.C. to pull a half game behind in the National League East race. Pitching Another day, another dominant start by Steven Matz. Since his terrible first start in early April, Matz has been nothing short of wonderful, and took his game to a new level this afternoon. Matz went eight innings, allowing just four hits and one walk...
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After being summoned to the manager’s office by Terry Collins, Mets right-hander Matt Harvey was told that he would make his next start against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Also in attendance was pitching coach Dan Warthen and assistant GM John Ricco. According to Collins, optioning Harvey to the minor leagues was never discussed. Instead, Collins told reporters that the team saw some...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 • 1:05 p.m. Nationals Park • Washington, D.C. LHP Steven Matz (6-1, 2.81) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (3-3, 2.89) SNY • MLBN • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets lost to the Nationals last night, setting up a matinee rubber game today between Steven Matz and Tanner Roark. A Mets win today will bring the season series between the two clubs to 3-3. The Mets had their four-game...
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Let me be clear; I don’t really care that Matt Harvey opted not to talk to the media regardless of the hissy fit by the Mets beat writers and columnists this morning. Harvey – or any other ball player for that matter – is under no obligation to meet with media after the game or after an exceptional or dreadful performance. What these media neophytes are quick to forget is that...
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