On Tuesday, the Mets acquired relief pitcher Phil Maton from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The Mets will be responsible for the remainder of Maton’s $6.25M salary this season and his club option for $7.75M next season. If they opt to part ways with the Kentucky native after this season, they will be responsible for a $250,000 buyout. Overview...
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As the New York Mets try to get to the All-Star break on a positive note, they were able to begin the final homestand of the first half with a win. In Tuesday night’s 7-5 win over the Washington Nationals, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor excelled at the plate, but it was Jose Quintana who was excellent on the mound and stole the show. The only hit Quintana allowed in his seven scoreless...
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Mets’ ace Kodai Senga completed his second rehab start in Syracuse, jumping to the Triple-A ball club after two-plus innings in High-A Brooklyn on July 3rd. Senga looked like his usual self, striking out two batters and getting his fastball up 98 MPH. After the start, he confirmed that his arm felt healthy, which is excellent news as the major league club eagerly anticipates his season...
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Good morning Mets fans! The Mets made a move to upgrade their bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays. Hours later, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns took a neutral stance when discussing the team’s approach as this year’s deadline approaches. “We’re going to continue to see what is out there and moves that may make sense for us and...
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The snubs played like studs. Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor each homered and drove in three as the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 Tuesday at Citi Field to start a six-game homestand that will complete the first half. The Mets (45-45) have won three out of four. Jose Quintana (4-5) tossed seven scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out five and retiring the...
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New York Mets ace Kodai Senga is nearing a return to the big leagues after suffering a shoulder strain that has had him on the injured list the whole first half of the season. Prior to his rehab assignment in Syracuse, Senga struck out six in 2.2 innings for the High-A affiliate Brooklyn Cyclones. Tonight, Senga returned to the mound for his second rehab stint and allowed no runs again in 2.2...
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