Good morning, Mets fans!
Former Mets pitcher Oliver Pérez announced he will retire from baseball following the Mexican League season, per John Flanigan of Metsmerized Online. The southpaw played five seasons in New York, compiling a 29-29 record on the mound for the Mets.
Pérez last played in the majors for Cleveland where he spent four seasons. His team, Toros de Tijuana, will begin their season April 21.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
The Mets intend to use Brett Baty and Mark Vientos in left field once per week, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo reports that the Mets have no concrete plan for Ronny Mauricio, but he will possibly see time at second.
7-year major leaguer and former Mets minor leaguer Zack Godley signed a minor league deal with the Reds, according to Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The right-handed pitcher last played in New York’s system last season in Syracuse where he pitched for a 3-3 record on the bump.
Cam Adams of the Carolina News and Reporter writes on what Capital City Stadium, a Columbia, S.C. baseball stadium that hosted a Mets Single-A affiliate for 21 years, meant to local fans.
Rob Friedman compares Jacob deGrom‘s pitching delivery with University of Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander‘s.
Jacob deGrom vs. Chase Dollander pic.twitter.com/ubB6qn4kfs
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) February 20, 2022
Latest MLB News
Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic takes a look at how Rays minor leaguer Tyler Zombro is making a comeback to baseball after his terrifying injury last season.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic hypotheses what would happen if MLB got rid of the shift.
Mike Petriello of MLB.com explains how Rollie Fingers‘ refusal to shave his mustache ended his Hall of Fame career.
Latest on MMO
Matthew Brownstein catches up with former major league catcher Caleb Joesph in a MMO Exclusive.
Joe D quizzes readers on New York’s 34 different opening day center fielders.
On This Date in Mets History
1966: The Mets trade Bobby Klaus, Jimmie Schaffer and Wayne Graham for Phillies first baseman Dick Stuart. Stuart would only play 31 games for New York before being released and joining the Dodgers.
Birthdays: Tim Peterson (31), Kelly Johnson (40), J.J. Putz (45)
Let’s go Mets!
