Tag: Maikel Franco

Series Preview: Mets Head Back To D.C.

For the first time since opening weekend, the Mets (20-10) are heading back to Washington D.C. to face the Nationals (10-20) in a three-game series. Since their last meeting, things have been going swimmingly for the Mets, while the Nationals are sinking. The Mets are unbeaten in series to start the season, with eight series wins and one series split, and are in first place in the NL East. The...

Opinion: Acquiring Maikel Franco Wouldn’t Make Sense for Mets

After receiving very little production off the bench last season, the New York Mets made sure to add some reliable reserve players to their roster over the offseason, although one of those newcomers might miss a large portion of the 2021 campaign. Appearing in his third game of the spring, infielder Jose Martinez attempted to field a hard-hit ground ball at first base when he felt something pop...