As the outfield market becomes increasingly sparse, bringing Brandon Nimmo back into the fold is a move the Mets have to make. With Cody Bellinger and Mitch Haniger signing with the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants respectively on Tuesday, New York saw a pair of potential fits come off the board as they remain in somewhat of a holding pattern as it pertains to Nimmo’s market. There is...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed reigning Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year contract with $86 million, with a vesting option for a third year. With Jacob deGrom gone, Verlander is expected to anchor the Mets’ rotation alongside fellow three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer, just like they did for the Tigers last decade. “My goal is to win. And I...
Mets free agent centerfielder Brandon Nimmo is in San Diego this week to meet with teams at the winter meetings, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. Nimmo, 29, is a UFA after spending the last seven seasons with the Mets. Nimmo headlines an incredibly weak free agent group of centerfielders and is drawing interest from around the league after putting together his best season. Joining Nimmo as a...
Andrew Benintendi Position: Outfielder Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 28 (06/07/1994) 2022 Traditional Stats: 126 G, 521 PA, .304/.373/.399, 5 HR, 51 RBI, 140 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 120 OPS+, 2.8 fWAR, 10.0 BB%, 14.8 K%, 38.5 HardH%, .352 BABIP, .095 ISO Rundown Andrew Benintendi completely revamped his approach at the plate in 2022. The outfielder largely abandoned hitting for power, finishing the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer exited Saturday night’s game early. He threw just five innings (67 pitches) before coming out of the game. Afterwards, the Mets and their offense were unable to get going. After a woeful to of the ninth inning, New York fell by the final score of 7-1. With the loss, the Mets’ division lead shrinks to two games. All is not lost, however, as Tim Healey...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Yankees have acquired OF Andrew Benintendi for three pitching prospects (Chandler Champlain, T.J. Sikkema, and Beck Way). Aaron Boone believes that the left-handed-hitting Benintendi, an AL All-Star this season, can make a very strong lineup even stronger. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News On Wednesday, the Mets defeated the New York Yankees,...
Position: LF Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 06/07/1994 Traditional Stats: 88 G, 104 H, 3 HR, 39 RBI, .319/.389/.402 Advanced Stats: 2.0 WAR, .351 wOBA, 128 wRC+ Rundown The second half of the 2022 season following the All-Star break has now begun, so all the conversation will now revolve around what the New York Mets plan to do at the trade deadline. Of course, Washington Nationals’ slugger Juan...
Good morning, Mets fans! Francys Romero reports that Yoenis Céspedes will return to baseball in Dominican Winter League, per sources. It will be with the Aguilas Cibaeñas. The last time he played an official game was on August 1, 2020. The Mets showed that they deserve to be on top of the NL East standings Wednesday by defeating the Braves 7-3 and winning the series. The Mets are 4-3 against the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb Saturday night, per Matt Gelb of the Athletic. He was hit by a 97 mph fastball on the hand from Padres pitcher Blake Snell. A frustrated Harper seemingly acknowledged Snell showing his remorse as Harper left the field. In better news on the Mets side, not only was good news reported about Jacob deGrom, but the Mets also ensured...
Good morning, Mets fans! We received great news yesterday as governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York arenas can now host fans at 10% capacity starting on Feb. 23. Let’s take a look at what went on surrounding the Amazins’ and MLB on Wednesday. Latest Mets News The Mets acquired outfield prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send outfielder Andrew...
