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Chris Paddack was traded to the Twins from the Padres on the eve of the 2022 MLB season opening day. Now, Paddack recently underwent Tommy John surgery that will keep him out until the 2024 MLB season. Bob Nightengale of USA Today was first on the story.
Back in Queens, the good news is that the Mets defeated the Cardinals last night 11-4 to give them at least a tie in the series. The Mets can win the series if they win against the Cardinals today at Citi Field at 1:10 PM EST. The bad news is that Max Scherzer left the game in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning. Patrick Glynn has more on the story.
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James McCann posted a surgery update on Twitter:
Yesterday, I underwent successful surgery on my fractured left hamate. Thank you to Dr. Thomas Graham and the @mets training staff. Thanks to everyone who has sent their thoughts and prayers. I look forward to the rehab process and getting back on the field soon! #LGM pic.twitter.com/Ml1BCqrCvy
— James McCann (@McCannon33) May 18, 2022
Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reported that Buck Showalter said that Starling Marte will be physically rejoining the team today and could potentially be in the lineup for today’s game.
MLB Pipeline released their 2022 mock draft last week, projecting the Mets to draft a promising arm (Brock Porter, RHP) and a prolific college bat (Chase DeLauter, OF) with the 11th and 14th picks respectively. Nick Rucco has more on this story.
Anthony Rieber of Newsday Sports got this statement from Dominic Smith before yesterday’s game: “If there’s a team out there that wants me to play and wants to let me play, I would love to play every day. That’s just how I feel about that.”
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Brendan Kuty of Newjersey.com/yankees reports that the Yankees cut third-round pick Jake Sanford after he allegedly stole bats and gloves from his teammates and tried selling them online. He also apparently scammed fans by selling autographed equipment but not delivering on doing the actual signing process.
Josh Suchon of the Albuquerque Isotopes noted that Tuesday night was the debut of the Automated Ball Strike system (ABS system) in the Pacific Coast League.
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Shaun Huntley describes the 2022 Topps Gypsy Queen that is coming on Friday.
John Sheridan talks about how Francisco Lindor usually struggles early in the season.
Patrick Glynn reports that Brandon Nimmo is considered day-to-day after fouling a ball off his knee.
Nate Mendelson reports that Buster Olney of ESPN claims that the Nationals could consider moving Juan Soto this offseason.
On This Date in Mets History
2006: David Wright hit a walk-off single to help sure the 7-6 upset over the Yankees in the subway series.
Birthdays: Rick Cerone (68), Turk Wendell (55)
Let’s go Mets!
