The New York Mets enter the 2024 season with a brand new top-catching prospect for the first time since the 2017 season: the last season before they signed Francisco Álvarez. The Mets’ catching crop of prospects is headlined by recent international free agent signing Yovanny Rodriguez and 2021 first-round selection Kevin Parada. In The Bigs Francisco Álvarez, Omar Narvaéz At the major...
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Good morning, Mets fans! While Wednesday did not present a lot of news from the baseball world, we did get some updates on interest the remaining free agents are garnering. One of the bigger pieces of news came from Jon Heyman, who said on a Bleacher Report live stream that the Los Angeles Angels are one of the team showing increased interest in Joey Votto. The long-time Reds first baseman is...
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There may not be a more improved player in baseball over the last couple of years than New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Nimmo has answered all questions about his place on the diamond as a starter. Once considered a utility player, he’s blossomed into one of the best outfielders in Major League Baseball as a great leadoff hitter and a stellar defender. His defense, especially the...
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Brandon Woodruff Position: SP Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 30 (2/10/93) 2023 Traditional Stats: 11 G, 5-1, 2.28 ERA, 0.821 WHIP, 67 IP, 74 K 2023 Advanced Stats: 2.4 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 3.60 FIP, 2.86 xERA, 29.2 K%, 5.9 BB% Rundown Brandon Woodruff was originally drafted out of high school by the Texas Rangers in 2011, but elected to attend Mississippi State University to further his baseball career. The...
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Key spring training dates for the New York Mets: Feb. 12 – Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14 – First workout for pitchers and catchers Feb. 17 – Position players report Feb. 19 – First full-squad workout Feb. 24 – Grapefruit League opener The Mets first game of Grapefruit League play will be at home against the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:10 p.m. ET. One of the...
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RYNE STANEK Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 32 (07/26/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 55 G, 50.2 IP, 4.09 ERA, 1.243 WHIP, 3-1, 51 SO, 21 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 23.9% SO%, 9.9% BB%, 3.96 xERA, 4.60 FIP, 5.06 xFIP, 0.1 fWAR, 0.3 bWAR Rundown Ryne Stanek began his major league career with the Tampa Bay Rays, primarily used as an opener after struggling in his first few appearances. During...
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