Christian Walker, 1B Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 33 (03/28/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 552 PA, .251/.335/.468/.803, 120 H, 26 HR, 84 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 119 WRC+, 24.1% SO%, 10.0% BB%, .287 BABIP, .354 xwOBA, 3.0 fWAR, 13 OAA Rundown The Mets may not see first base as their top priority, but with Pete Alonso testing the free agent market, they need a contingency plan. Whether Alonso...
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Updated Post – Nov. 18 Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports the Astros have shown interest in free agent infielder Willy Adames. Much like if the Mets signed Adames, the long-time shortstop would play third base with the Astros. Adames, 29, set career-highs with 33 doubles, 32 home runs, 112 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in a career-high 161 games for the Brewers this season. Updated Post –...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Reds right-hander Nick Martinez is accepting the $21.05 million qualifying offer, according to Francys Romero. Martinez appeared in 42 games, 16 of which were starts, and turned in a 3.10 ERA with 116 strikeouts against 18 walks over 142 1/3 innings. He was named the National League Pitcher of the Month in September, posting a sparkling 0.83 ERA with 30 strikeouts...
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Yusei Kikuchi, SP Position: SP B/T: L/L Age: 33 (6/17/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 9-10, 4.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 175.2 IP, 206 SO, 44 BB, 32 GS 2024 Advanced Stats: 1.4 bWAR, 3.5 fWAR, 99 ERA+, 28 SO%, 6 BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.46 FIP, 3.20 xFIP Rundown A six-year veteran, Yusei Kikuchi set career-bests in strikeouts, innings pitched, and WHIP in 2024 and excelled for the Astros (5-1, 2.70 ERA) after...
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Christian Scott, SP Player Data: Age: 25 (06/15/1999), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 9 G (9 GS), 47 1/3 IP, 4.56 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 0-3, 39 SO, 12 BB Advanced Stats: 87 ERA+, 19.8 K%, 6.1 BB%, 4.43 xERA, 4.60 FIP, 4.71 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR 2024 Salary: $740,000 Grade: C- 2024 Review Christian Scott began 2024 as a Triple-A depth arm, positioned behind more experienced pitchers like Sean Manaea, Luis Severino,...
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Max Kepler, OF Postion: OF B/T: L/L Age: 31 (02/10/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 399 PA, .253/.302/.380/.682, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 91 wRC+, 20.1 SO%, 5.5 BB%, .300 BABIP, .301 xwOBA, 1.0 fWAR Rundown It’s unfortunate timing for MLB’s best-ever German-born player to be hitting free agency, coming off what is probably the worst season (.682 OPS) of his 10-year career. He...
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