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2023 Syracuse Season Recap: Top Prospects Shine in Disappointing Season

Following a 2022 season in which the Syracuse Mets posted a disappointing 64-85 record, there was hope that they would be able to turn things around in 2023. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way. In fact, the team arguably experienced an even worse season in Dick Scott’s first year managing the club. Posting the second-worst record in the International League at 61-85, the...

Butto Struggles in First Start Since Rotation Spot Opens

On Thursday, Jose Butto made his first start since a spot opened up within the Mets rotation due to the injury to Jose Quintana. Simply put, it did not go well. On his first pitch, Jose Altuve took Butto deep to left field in what was a 3-run first inning for Team Venezuela. After Altuve took him deep, Ronald Acuña Jr. gave one a ride but it stayed in the park for Tim Locastro to track down....

Mets Minors Recap: Álvarez Stays Hot, Butto Twirls Gem

As the MiLB season winds down, the Syracuse Mets were the only team in action. The Mets would provide plenty of excitement, scoring five runs in the final two innings, which included RBI hits from Jake Mangum and Francisco Álvarez, to beat Worcester 5-0. José Butto turned in his most impressive performance of the season on the mound, throwing seven shutout innings and striking out 11. Syracuse...

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