The New York Mets made official decisions on all eight of their arbitration-eligible players, whose salary estimates for 2025 are listed below, ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. RHP Paul Blackburn ($4.4MM): Tendered LHP David Peterson ($4.4MM): Tendered OF Tyrone Taylor ($2.9MM): Tendered OF Jose Siri ($2.3MM): Tendered RHP Tylor Megill ($2.1MM): Tendered LHP Alex Young ($1.4MM):...
Lost in the shuffle of a terrific 2024 season was how large of a loss left-handed relief pitcher Brooks Raley was after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Losing Raley, who has quietly been one of the best left-handed reliever in the major leagues over the last few seasons, was a huge blow to a Mets bullpen who was largely up-and-down throughout the successful season. His injury left Jake Diekman as...
The New York Mets (76-64) and Boston Red Sox (70-70) continued their series on Wednesday night in New York with the Mets leading the series 2-0 and looking for a series sweep over the Red Sox. Tanner Houck (8-9, 3.24 ERA) was on the mound to start it off for Boston against Tylor Megill (3-5, 4.95 ERA) for the Mets. The storyline of the night came in the first inning for the Mets. With Francisco...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 • 2:10 PM Guaranteed Rate Field • Chicago, IL LHP Sean Manaea (10-5, 3.51) vs. LHP Garrett Crochet (6-9, 3.64) SNY It’s September! The New York Mets are playing meaningful September baseball. On this September 1, the Mets will go for the sweep in Chicago and their fourth win a row. Saturday was a great day for the Mets. They picked up the win and all three teams they...
September’s almost here. Can you even believe it?! As we inch closer to the end of the season, you know we had to take a look at potential call-ups. Here’s who we think the Mets’ two September call-ups should be. David Melendi Alex Young and Luisangel Acuña Adding the left-handed Young would balance a bullpen that right now only has Danny Young from that side. Acuña (91 steals...
The New York Mets have activated Reed Garrett from the injured list. In a corresponding move, Alex Young was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Garrett has been sidelined since July 10 with right elbow inflammation. He was having a solid first season with the Mets, pitching to a 3.64 ERA and 13.5 SO/9 in 42 innings pitched. Young was also having a great stint with the Mets since being acquired from...
After every New York Mets (61-55) player recorded a hit in Thursday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, their offense was nowhere to be found in the series opener against the Seattle Mariners (61-56). New York managed only seven hits against Bryce Miller (9-7, 3.46 ERA) and the Seattle pitching staff as they ended up losing 6-0, marking the ninth time that the Mets have been shutout this...
With Reed Garrett set to rejoin the Mets in Seattle this weekend and Sean Reid-Foley nearing a return of his own from the injured list, the Mets are staring down some key decisions regarding the state of their bullpen. The unit, which was the team’s most glaring weakness for a majority of the season, has quickly stabilized and even turned into a strength in recent weeks. New York’s...
Updated Post – August 6, 7:57 pm Nearly two weeks after being shut down with a UCL injury, Carlos Mendoza says Christian Scott will begin throwing again in the coming days. Then, once he starts throwing, the team will get a picture of how long it will take Scott to ramp back up—and if his elbow responds well when he does. Updated Post – July 24, 6:45 pm The Mets received potential...
Good morning, Mets fans! In a conversation with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Evan Longoria made it all but official that he is done with baseball. Longoria said that throughout his last season with the Diamondbacks, he had some more clarity with the situation. “And then, being able to go to the World Series, have the experience that I had, it made it a pretty easy decision for me...
The New York Mets claimed veteran lefty Alex Young off waivers from the San Francisco Giants Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. The team also announced that lefty Tyler Jay was designated for assignment. Young, 30, pitched two scoreless innings for the Cincinnati Reds this season before being traded to the Giants on July 8 for outfielder Austin Slater. He did not appear in a game...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets finished up their west coast trip on Wednesday afternoon on a high note as they salvaged the last of three games against the San Francisco Giants. After taking the first two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers in impressive fashion, it seemed as though the Mets would be able to eclipse .500 during their west coast swing. However, a dormant offense which...
