The injury bug has come for another Mets catcher. The Mets placed Luis Torrens on the injured list (retroactive to September 7) with a right forearm contusion. Hayden Senger was recalled to take his spot on the roster. Torrens, 29, has taken his fair share of hits behind the plate this season. However, he was hit on the arm a couple of days ago, and per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the team...
Updated Post: July 10 at 3:08 pm Carlos Mendoza noted Winker will return to New York instead of joining the team in Kansas City for an MRI. Mendoza said that the designated hitter/outfielder might be looking at another IL trip but will know more after the test results. The team recently placed Starling Marte on the IL with a knee bruise and designated Travis Jankowski for assignment. However,...
Francisco Lindor suffered a broken pinky toe on his right foot during Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers and will miss at least the start of today’s series finale. Luisangel Acuña is starting at shortstop in place of Lindor, and hitting ninth. Much like Mookie Betts, his counterpart on Los Angeles, Lindor intends to play through the injury. “I’m day-by-day,”...
Good morning, Mets fans! Prior to Friday’s game, manager Carlos Mendoza told the media that Paul Blackburn will start for the Mets on Monday in the team’s series opener in Toronto. Blackburn landed on the IL just a couple of weeks ago with a hand contusion thanks to being hit by a comebacker, but he is now set to return to help fortify what has been a strong Mets rotation down the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte played in nine innings for the Syracuse Mets on Friday in what is likely his final rehab assignment. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that it’s possible Marte is activated on Sunday, which would end his lengthy IL stint. Marte had a .745 OPS prior to his injury and would hopefully provide a jolt for a Mets offense that has generally struggled lately....
Good morning, Mets fans! After a putrid start to the season, optimism is flowing for the Mets lately, with the imminent return of the team’s ace the most recent reason. Kodai Senga intends to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week, the 31-year-old told reporters Tuesday. “I feel really good mechanically and physically,” Senga said through an interpreter. Senga has...
Good morning, Mets fans! Tim Healey of Newsday gave a few injury and roster updates in an article on Saturday. Most notably, the Mets are hoping for top prospect Drew Gilbert to return in mid July. He hasn’t played in a game since April 6. For more, read Healey’s report. After an 11-1 series-opening win on Friday, the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Cubs, 8-1. Tylor Megill struggled...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Houston Astros announced on Saturday that they scratched right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander from his start. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti pitched in Verlander’s place. Of note, the Mets owe the Astros $17.5 million if Verlander pitches 140 innings. Before being scratched on Saturday, he was on pace for about 130 innings. Latest Mets News We don’t want to...
Good morning, Mets fans! Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said in a pregame press conference on Saturday that Kodai Senga is still only playing light catch and there are no current plans for him to advance to working on a mound yet. Latest Mets News The Mets on Saturday retired former outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field. His family, friends, and many former...
Good morning, Mets fans. Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Acuña was removed from the Braves’ game against the Pirates on Sunday after going down while attempting to steal third base in the first inning. This is the second time Acuña has suffered a torn ACL, with the first...
Good morning, Mets fans! From a post by Mets Spanish play-by-play man Johnny Trujillo, catcher Francisco Alvarez was seen doing some catching at Citi Field Thursday as he rehabs his surgically repaired thumb. Trujillo notes that the team is optimistic about his rehab as he seems to progress after surgery. Francisco Alvarez is doing some catching at Citi Field today as he rehabs his surgically...
Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets announced that Brandon Nimmo left Saturday’s game with irritation to his right intercostal. Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media following Saturday’s game and said he’s “not too concerned” about Nimmo’s injury. “As of right now, it’s day-to-day,” Mendoza said. The Mets and Braves will conclude their series in a Sunday night baseball matchup...
