Good morning, Mets fans! After Wednesday’s series finale, the Mets announced several roster moves. Outfielder DJ Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse as J.D. Martinez returned from the Paternity List. The team also picked up outfielder José Azócar off waivers from the San Diego Padres and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse while right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley was moved to the...
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The New York Mets announced a series of roster moves on Thursday. Veteran designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been activated off the paternity list and outfielder DJ Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding move. The Mets also added an outfielder to the 40-man roster when they claimed José Azócar off waivers from the Padres. To make room on the 40-man, the Mets moved...
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Down the stretch they come. The Mets (76-64) have won seven straight and are a season-high 12 games over .500, but still find themselves outside of a playoff spot. By the narrowest of margins. A game in the loss column separates them from the Atlanta Braves (76-63). Jesse Winker (grand slam) and the bullpen (five pitchers combined for five scoreless innings) shined in the 8-3 victory over the...
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The New York Mets appear unstoppable right now. Now in the home stretch, the Mets have kept their eyes on the prize and swept the Red Sox in another clear signal of intent. Talk about a perfect way to begin a crucial homestand. As a result, the Mets have now won seven straight and are gathering all the momentum at exactly the perfect time. They remain hot on the heels of the Braves for the final...
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The Mets won their seventh in a row last night in, dare I say, grand fashion. That’s right, folks – the orange and blue were powered to an 8-3 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday evening, with a little help from the walk, and a little more help from the left-handed bat of trade deadline acquisition Jesse Winker. Winker, acquired from the Nationals back in July, turned a level swing on a...
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The big story from the Mets minor leagues on Wednesday was the continued power outburst by top outfield prospect Drew Gilbert for Triple-A. The Brooklyn Cyclones squeaked out a victory behind five shutout innings by Saul Garcia. Read more about it in our roundup below. Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (76-56) 10, Syracuse Mets (71-61) 8 BOX SCORE CF Drew Gilbert: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR (7),...
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