Tag: Drew Smith

Mets Exercise Raley’s Option, Sign Waddell

The Mets have officially announced a slew of roster moves, making decisions on multiple club options. The club exercised their $4.75 million club option on southpaw Brooks Raley. Raley, 37, had a strong bounce-back campaign in 2025 following his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He posted a 2.45 ERA over 25 2/3 innings, proving particularly dominant against left-handed hitters, who slashed a...

Morning Briefing: Nick Pivetta Signs With San Diego

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday saw some of the final big names on the market find their homes for the 2025 season. While Alex Bregman caught most of the headlines, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta landed in San Diego after his five-year stint in Boston. The right-handed starting pitcher, who the Mets showed interest in throughout the offseason, signed a four-year, $55 million deal with the San...

Pete Alonso Deal Made Official

The deal announced last week became official Wednesday: Pete Alonso is a New York Met for at least one more year. “We’re thrilled to have Pete back,” president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters. “I think Pete is thrilled to be back. You could like see the genuine excitement that he had to be back in this building and we’re really happy we were able...

Mets Re-Sign Drew Smith

The Mets have re-signed right-handed reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Tim Healey of Newsday reported that in 2025, Smith will earn $1 million, and the club option, if picked up, will be worth $2 million for the 2026 season. Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in July and will likely miss the 2025 season. The right-hander...

Mets Interested in Reliever Luis García

It’s no secret that the Mets need pitching, especially in the bullpen. General manager David Stearns has made an effort before the trade deadline with the acquisitions of Phil Maton and, recently, Ryne Stanek. Stearns is still actively searching for bullpen help. Per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Mets are in on the Luis García sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Angels are in sell mode....

Game Chat: Rockies vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Ryan Feltner (1-8, 5.29) vs. RHP Christian Scott (0-2, 4.15) SNY The Mets look to clinch a series this afternoon at Citi Field. Friday night was crazy as the Mets and Rockies combined for nine home runs. The Rockies got on the board first with a two-run homer in the top of the second. The Mets responded in the bottom of the second...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Surrender Best June Record To Astros

A hugely-impressive June ended disappointingly for the New York Mets. Houston took two out of three at Citi Field over the weekend, ensuring that the Mets finished June with the second-best record in all of baseball (16-8). The Astros finished the month with the best record (17-8). After clobbering the Astros for seven runs in Friday’s series opener, New York was undone by bullpen troubles...

Bullpen Help Remains Top Priority For Mets

Despite the Mets vaulting themselves back into playoff contention with a 16-6 record in June after beginning the month 11 games below .500, the club’s need for bullpen help has been further exacerbated leading up to the July 30 trade deadline. New York’s pen was one of the team’s surprise strengths out of the gate, posting a National League-best 2.85 ERA in April while the team...

Morning Briefing: Drew Smith Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! Drew Smith spoke to the media on Friday, detailing that Tommy John surgery is on the table after imaging on his right elbow showed “pretty significant damage.” Smith was emotional talking about how he might not pitch for the Mets again, as he is set to be a free agent this offseason. Smith has been a staple in the Mets’ bullpen since 2018, one year...

3 Up, 3 Down: Surging Mets Sweep Yankees

Summer has officially been saved thanks to the New York Mets. After beating the absolute tar out of the Yankees to sweep the Subway Series, the Mets are a .500 team again for the first time in 50 days. Their 15-6 record in June is the best in baseball. Furthermore, they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games. A red-hot offense has been key to that success. In those 11 wins, the Mets have scored...

Morning Briefing: Mets Place Drew Smith On IL

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets placed RHP Drew Smith on the 15-day IL, retroactive to June 24, with a right elbow sprain before Wednesday’s game. Smith left Sunday’s game against the Cubs after coming in for Edwin Díaz ,who was ejected and suspended 10 games for having a foreign substance on his hand. Smith would go on to get two outs prior to leaving the game after being checked...

Edwin Díaz Officially Suspended For 10 Game Following Sticky Substance Ejection

Updated Post, June 24 at 6:30 P.M. ET – Monday evening, Major League Baseball officially announced a 10-game suspension for Edwin Díaz as a result of his sticky substance ejection from Sunday night’s game. He will have the option to appeal if he so chooses. Díaz was also fined an undisclosed amount. During his 10-game suspension, the Mets will be unable to replace him on the active...

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