The New York Mets are in a roster crunch, so the continued turnover, especially in the bullpen continues. The team announced Sunday morning the following roster moves: RHP Tylor Megill and LHP Danny Young optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. LHP Tyler Jay and RHP Matt Festa have been selected from Triple-A Syracuse. LHP Brooks Raley has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. OF Duke Ellis has...
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According to Bob Nightingale of USA Today, rival teams are convinced the Mets won’t be trading their slugging first baseman Pete Alonso if the team is within five games of the wild-card race at the team of the trade deadline. Alonso, who is set to hit free agency at the conclusion of this season, has largely been involved in trade rumors around the league. This especially holding true when...
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Saturday’s start against the Houston Astros provided a massive opportunity for Tylor Megill. With Kodai Senga making progress and Christian Scott waiting for a return to the big leagues, the rotation may look a lot different in a few weeks. Megill was received a lead early in the game, but his struggles continued in the middle innings. The New York Mets would go on to lose 9-6, as the...
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Luisangel Acuña’s home run on the game’s first pitch set the tone for Triple-A Syracuse during their thrilling extra-inning win over the Buffalo Bisons. Pablo Reyes (.901 OPS) launched a two-run shot in the eighth, and Carlos Cortes (.901 OPS) added two home runs, including a three-run shot in the 10th inning. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (50-29) 8, Buffalo Bisons (38-41) 5 In 10 Innings...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Just one day after debuting his brand new song “OMG,” Jose Iglesias’ — aka “Candelita’s” — new hit was the No. 1 Latin song on iTunes on Saturday. The Mets’ offense was still partying from Friday night as the bats were alive again on Saturday, but the Mets’ pitching couldn’t get it done as the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Astros 9-6. After the game, starter Tylor Megill...
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The May New York Mets have returned. For all of their recent success and great month, their lack of pitching has been overlooked. That was true even before the Edwin Díaz suspension. On Saturday against the Houston Astros, the pitching, and, in this case, lack of Díaz, caught up to them in a 9-6 loss. New York led this game 6-1. Tylor Megill, once again, struggled and labored through 5 1/3...
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