Good morning Mets fans! Zack Wheeler will make his season debut tonight as the Mets look to finish off the series sweep and extend their winning streak to eight games at 7:10 p.m. at Marlins Park. Zack Wheeler will make his season debut against Jarlin Garcia.
Last night, the comeback kids clinched the best start in franchise history (9-1) with an 8-6 win over the Miami Marlins. In a thriller, Yoenis Cespedes capped the game off the comeback with a game-winning two-run double in the ninth. Check out the highlights below:
Latest Mets News
The Mets recalled their #16 prospect, RHP Corey Oswalt, to add a fresh arm to the bullpen. In a corresponding move, OF Brandon Nimmo has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Oswalt was not able to get too comfortable, though, as after Tuesday night’s game he was optioned back to Vegas to make room for Wheeler.
The Mets relievers took home MLB.com’s Bullpen of the Week honors for the span of March 29 through April 8. The team posted a 1.31 ERA through Sunday (five earned runs in 34.1 innings).
As of Monday, Jason Vargas (broken hamate bone) still can’t catch the ball despite being able to throw fine.
The Mets never officially came to an agreement with LHP Fernando Abad, therefore he is not a Met, hence the reason he is not on any minor league roster.
The Mets and Yankees swapped minor league prospects in a rare trade on Tuesday. The Mets sent INF/OF L.J. Mazzilli to the Bronx in exchange for OF Kendall Coleman.
Mets minor league RHP Gerson Bautista is starting the 2018 season right where he left off.
Baseball America provides a breakdown of the top international amateur prospects the Mets signed in 2017.
Latest MLB News
Commissioner Manfred is expected at Dodger Stadium tomorrow to announce that the Dodgers will host the 2020 All-Star game for the first time since 1980.
Last night at 23 years, 62 days old, Blue Jays RHP Roberto Osuna became the youngest pitcher in MLB history to record 100 career saves.
The Cubs have placed 1B Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day disabled list with lower back tightness, the team has selected the contract of OF Efren Navarro from Triple-A Iowa.
The Kansas City Royals have placed OF Alex Gordon on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip labral tear.
Texas Rangers RHP Clayton Blackburn will undergo Tommy John surgery. Blackburn, a 25-year old prospect, dealt with elbow issues all spring.
Latest NL East News
The Marlins have released hard-throwing RHP Brian Ellington, the 27-year old had missed time in camp due to biceps tendinitis.
Talking Chop says a change in pitch sequencing is leading to early success for Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz.
Latest on MMO
John Azzato says Mickey Callaway is embracing his role and holding his own.
Rob Piersall says the Mets being a cohesive unit has paid great dividends thus far.
Rob also discusses Alex Rodriguez and his comments about wishing he signed with the 2000 Mets, as well as Jim Duquette’s response to said comments.
This Day in Mets History
1962: After being rained out the previous night and with some players getting stuck in an elevator, the Mets make their National League debut in St. Louis.
Birthdays: Wally Whitehurst turns 54, Bret Saberhagen turns 54, Bobby Jones turns 46, Trot Nixon turns 44, Alejandro De Aza turns 34.
