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Marc Tramuta, the Mets director of amateur scouting for six years is departing from New York and heading north to be special assistant, player personnel with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Metsmerized’s Mike Mayer. Tramuta had moved to a senior advisor role in international and amaetuer scouting for the Mets before the 2023 season.
Tramuta has been with the Mets organization since 2012. Current Mets contributors like Pete Alonso, David Peterson, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos were all drafted during Tramuta’s tenure.
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After leaving Sunday’s game after taking a ball, catcher Francisco Alvarez is expected to be fine. Tim Britton of The Athletic reported the team isn’t worried about the catcher and that he felt better on Monday.
A GoFundMe to support Jaison Vilera, a former member of the Mets farm system made its way through social media Wednesday. According to the fundraiser, Vilera has been diagnosed with a form of cancer called choriocarcinoma, which has already spread to several parts of his body. More info can be found here.
Joe Christopher, an outfielder of the expansion Mets team passed away Tuesday at 87. Christopher was the Mets fifth-round draft pick of the expansion draft preceding the teams 1962 debut and was with the team until he was traded to Boston in 1966.
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On Tuesday, the MLB playoffs went into full swing. On the opening night’s festivities the Rangers defeated the Rays 4-0 behind seven innings of shutout ball from Jordan Montgomery.
The Twins ended an 18-game playoff losing streak behind two home runs from Royce Lewis in a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Diamondbacks defeated the Brewers 6-3, a two-run double from Christian Walker in the ninth proved to be huge, increasing the Arizona lead from a single run to three runs.
In an NL East matchup, the Phillies defeated the Marlins 4-1 with former Met Zack Wheeler throwing 6 ⅔, striking out eight and giving up a single run.
Manny Machado underwent surgery to repair a right extensor tendon on Tuesday, the San Diego Padres announced. The recovery time is expected to be between four and six months.
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Christian De Block gives the latest on the supposed mutual interest between Pete Alonso and the Chicago Cubs.
How would you grade Francisco Lindor‘s season? Christian De Block does just that in shortstop’s end of season report card.
This Date in Mets History
1969: The MLB held their first ever division championship games. The Mets defeated the Braves 9-5, kicking off a path that ended with the franchises first World Series.
1975: Co-founder and owner of the Mets, Joan Payson, passed away
Birthday: Dennis Cook (61)
