The New York Mets announced on Friday that left-hander Joey Lucchesi, a candidate to fill the final spot in the rotation that opened as a result of Kodai Senga’s injury, was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The 30-year-old went 4-0 with a 2.89 ERA in nine starts for the Mets last season, striking out 32 in 46 2/3 innings. He gave up four earned runs in 1 1/3 innings this spring. New York...
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There have been some really interesting developments that have unfolded for the New York Mets since our last edition of 3 Up, 3 Down earlier in the week. The starting pitching continues to be a real strength, while the offense has hit an almighty towering wall over the past handful of games. Of course, it is foolish to put too much stock into anything spring training related, but there are...
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New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke to the media in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Friday afternoon and offered updates on a handful of pertinent topics surrounding the team. Stearns announced that Kodai Senga will not throw for another seven to 10 days, slightly pushing back his injury timeline in an attempt to ensure that Senga goes through the proper healing and...
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On Thursday, José Buttó looked to continue the recent trend of encouraging performances from New York Mets starting pitchers in spring training action. With Opening Day rapidly approaching, this outing was particularly important for Buttó, who is vying for the final spot in the starting rotation. Despite the immense pressure, Buttó rose to the occasion at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida...
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Moving forward with our series of analyzing the New York Mets’ depth and future prospects at specific positions, let’s dive into the designated hitter spot. This position has been a turnstile for the team over the past couple of years as they look for any semblance of stability. There are a number of players competing for time in the role as the 2024 season rolls around, but the Mets are...
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Good morning, Mets fans. The New York Mets’ Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals is scheduled to take place today at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida with the first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. The contest, which is part of a new league-wide initiative by MLB, will feature prospect-laden rosters on both sides in an attempt to showcase the young talent around the...
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