Tag: Mark Vientos

Game Chat: Mets vs Marlins, 4:10 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2024 • 4:10 PM loanDepot Park • Miami, FL RHP Luis Severino (2-2, 3.00) vs. LHP Braxton Garrett (0-0, 8.44) WPIX Friday night was not a good one in Mets land. Christian Scott had his first difficult start in the majors while the offense just disappeared completely. The result was a Marlins 8-0 victory. For the Marlins, it was their fourth win in their last five games including...

Francisco Lindor Bats Leadoff in Mets Lineup Shuffle

The Mets are shaking up their lineup. Presumably, in an attempt to generate more offense, Carlos Mendoza has inked Francisco Lindor as the leadoff hitter on Saturday against Braxton Garrett. Brandon Nimmo is slated to hit third. Lindor has struggled so far in 2024, but has Garrett’s number. In fourteen at-bats against the lefty, Lindor is 5-for-14 with three homers and one double....

Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Third Straight Game

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have hit another lull as of late and are falling behind in the division at a rapid pace as they continue to fall to division foes. Despite Brandon Nimmo heroics salvaging the final game of a three-game set against the Braves, the Amazins have found themselves losers of five of their last six to their division rivals.  After the Mets were shut out and no-hit for...

Mets Announce Flurry of Roster Moves

Updated Post: 5/15/24, 12:00 p.m.  Ahead of their game on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets announced the following roster moves: RHP José Buttó optioned to Triple-A RHP Yohan Ramírez and UT Joey Wendle designated for assignment RHP Grant Hartwig, INF Mark Vientos and LHP Joey Lucchesi were recalled from Triple-A. Lucchesi will start for the Mets on Wednesday, and...

Time For Mark Vientos to Give Mets a Boost

The New York Mets offense needs a little extra boost after a rough homestand. In their last six games, the team went 1-5 and scored a total of 11 runs. The icing on the cake came on Tuesday afternoon when the offense had four hits (two by Starling Marte) as they were at the hands of a complete game shutout by Aaron Nola. This month, the team has the lowest OPS in the National League (.619), 44...

Morning Briefing: David Peterson Has Another Strong Rehab Start

Good morning Mets fans!  David Peterson continues to have a strong rehab assignment as he returns from offseason hip surgery. The 28-year-old threw 5 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball and struck out eight batters on Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton in a game against the Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles affiliate.  Peterson gave up five hits and did not walk a batter as the Rumble Ponies won...

Brandon Sproat Shines For Brooklyn

Brandon Sproat was impressive yet again in his longest outing of the year for the Brooklyn Cyclones, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight batters as the Mets’ minor league affiliates on the whole largely continue to shine on the mound. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (19-14) 9, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (12-20) 2 BOX SCORE CF Ben Gamel 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, BB, K (1.081 OPS) LF Carlos...

David Peterson Pitches Well; Nolan McLean Homers

Wednesday night in the Mets organization, all four games were decided by one run, with the upper levels finding a way to secure victories. In Portland, Joander Suarez continued his strong start to the season for the Rumble Ponies. Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s top two hitters provided the bulk of the offense in Rome, and a Mets left-hander continued his rehab in St. Lucie. Check out more of the...

Mark Vientos Homers, Nick Lorusso Extends Hit Streak

Sunday was an underwhelming day for the Mets’ minor league affiliates. The Rumble Ponies didn’t play due to inclement weather, and the Mets’ other three affiliates went 1-2, with the three teams combining for just six runs scored. Brooklyn scored five of those runs, the lone affiliate to win. Despite the lack of offensive production, there were a couple of standout...

Peterson Makes Rehab Start, Sproat Shines In Brooklyn Victory

David Peterson made his second rehab start down in Port St Lucie, while top 30 prospect Brandon Sproat gave another phenomenal performance for Brooklyn as Mets affiliates won two out of four games on the night.  Triple-A Syracuse Mets (16-13) 1, Rochester Red Wings (14-13) 10 BOX SCORE RF Carlos Cortes 2-for-4, R, RBI (5) (.984 OPS) 2B-P Yolmer Sánchez 2-for-3, R, SB (1) (.575 OPS) CF Luisangel...

Morning Briefing: Jett Williams Placed On Injured List

Good morning, Mets fans!  One of the team’s top prospects will be out temporarily. Jett Williams has been placed on the seven-day injured list by the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies.  Williams, the organization’s No. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has had an underwhelming start to the season. In 11 games and 39 at-bats, he’s only hitting .179/.360/.308 with two RBIs.  Williams was...

Mets Reinstate Starling Marte, Option Mark Vientos to Triple-A

The New York Mets on Tuesday announced that they have reinstated outfielder Starling Marte from the bereavement list and optioned infielder Mark Vientos to Triplle-A Syracuse. Vientos played in three games while he was called up. He was 3-for-7 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored, batting .429/.429/.857, with a 1.286 OPS. That included his game-winning homer Sunday against the Cardinals....

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