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New York mayor Eric Adams is lifting the vaccine mandate for New York’s professional athletes. This change will allow unvaccinated Mets and Yankees players to compete in home games starting on April 15 and April 7 respectively.
The cause of this sudden pivot by Eric Adams most likely has to do with increasing pressure surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s availability for Brooklyn Nets’ home games at the Barclays Center.
Alexis Farinacci has more on this story.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reports that due to forecasted storms in Florida, Chris Bassitt and Carlos Carrasco will not pitch today against the Miami Marlins. Instead, they will face Mets minor leaguers in the afternoon.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that reliever Drew Smith is dealing with slight foot soreness, which has kept him out of certain drills. However, the Mets expect him to return to full activity soon.
Mark Canha is ranked ninth on MLB Network’s top 10 right fielders right now.
Starling Marte told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that he expects to play a lot of right field during the regular season. Michael Garaffa has more on this story.
Latest MLB News
The Seattle Mariners have signed three-time World Series champion reliever Sergio Romo to a one-year, two million dollar major league deal. First reported by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that inside sources claim Oakland is currently focused on trading left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea. Furthermore, the A’s are waiting to decide how to proceed with right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas.
Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports that Sixto Sanchez claims that he is two weeks into a six week non-throwing period.
Blake Harris of True Blue LA reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have designated Matt Beaty for assignment.
The Dodgers also signed Hanser Alberto to a one year contract worth 1.6 million dollars. The deal includes a two million dollar club option or a $250,000 buyout in 2023.
The New York Yankees announced that Rachel Balkovec, the manager of the Tampa Tarpons, was struck in the face by a batted ball on Tuesday. She has been advised to rest for five to seven days but the injury is not expected to affect her duties during the regular season.
Alden González of ESPN reports that the five-option limit that was introduced in the latest CBA will not begin until May 2 (when the rosters return to 26). Options before May 2nd will not count against the limit.
Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Athletics and Stephen Vogt have agreed on a major league deal, pending a physical.
Bobby Nightengale Jr. of Enquirer reports that the Reds are in agreement with outfielder Tommy Pham on a one year deal with a mutual option in 2023. The deal is pending a physical.
Latest on MMO
Andrew Steele-Davis describes Mike Piazza‘s visit to Mets camp.
Alexis Farinacci details recent Mets signing Karell Paz, an outfielder from Cuba.
Liz Evangelou describes the impact of less divisional games starting in 2023.
On This Date in Mets History
1967: The Mets acquired Sandy Alomar, who produced a .000/.000/.000 hitting slash in 22 ABs with the Mets. Luckily, his hall of fame son (Roberto Alomar) was a better hitter with a slash of .265/.333/.370 as a Met. Sandy Alomar Jr. also played for the Mets in 2007.
Birthdays: Jesus Alou (80), Garry Templeton (66)
Let’s go Mets!
