It is probably best to view the trade deadline for the New York Mets through a wide prism. With the deadline now in the books, it is fair to say the Mets accomplished what they set out to achieve. They added rotation depth by trading for Oakland A’s starter Paul Blackburn. The front office also further bolstered the bullpen, adding RHP Huascar Brazobán from the Marlins and RHP Tyler Zuber...
There are many words to describe what the New York Mets went through this past weekend. Jubilation. Heartbreak. Hope. Crushing disappointment. The Mets lived through every emotion possible in their four-game split against the Braves. It was a four-game set that highlighted how tight the Wild Card race is and will be the rest of the way. We saw new arrivals and the return of an ace, one that...
The Mets looked like sure sellers after beginning 2024 at an abysmal 0-5 and entering June 11 games under .500 at 24-35. However, everything changed after having a summer that can only be described in one word: “OMG.” Now a day away from the Trade Deadline, the Mets have already added RHP Phil Maton, RHP Ryne Stanek and OF Jesse Winker to bolster their roster. However, there’s...
TANNER SCOTT Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 30 (07/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 43 G, 44 2/3 IP, 6-5, 1.21 ERA, 0.985 WHIP, 51 SO, 26 BB, 18 SV, 2 BS 2024 Advanced Stats: 361 ERA+, 28.8% SO%, 14.7% BB%, 2.92 xERA, 3.26 FIP, 3.74 xFIP, 0.8 fWAR, 3.2 bWAR RUNDOWN Tanner Scott, one of the most electric left-handed relievers in the game, is expected to be moved by the Miami Marlins over the coming...
Yimi García Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 33 (08/18/1990) 2024 Traditional Stats: 27 G, 28 IP, 3-0, 2.57 ERA, 0.786 WHIP, 11.9 SO/9, 2.3 BB/9 2024 Advanced Stats: 0.7 bWAR, 159 ERA+, 2.32 xERA, 2.89 FIP, 3.28 xFIP, 34.6 SO%, 6.5 BB%, 1.0 HR/9 Rundown Yimi García has been a solid reliever in the league since he made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014. He’s never been dominant, but...
Two back-to-back disappointing outcomes ensured the Mets had to settle for a split with the Nationals in Washington. After some explosive extra-innings fireworks helped New York take the first two games of the series, they proceeded to lay an egg in the next two encounters, which included a really lethargic effort on July 4. The offense was a no-show in the series finale, with Jesse...
