The New York Mets have announced that Francisco Alvarez is being reinstated from the 10-day injured list and Tomás Nido has been designated for assignment. Since suffering a torn UCL in his left thumb in late April, Alvarez has completed a number of rehab starts, most notably catching a combined no-hitter for the Brooklyn Cyclones back on June 4. He missed seven-and-a-half weeks, right in the...
It’s no secret the New York Mets explored potential upgrades at the third base position over the offseason, but once those efforts proved to be ineffective, they pivoted back to infielder J.D. Davis and were hopeful he could improve off his disappointing 2020 campaign. Coming into this season with a chip on his shoulder, Davis was determined to put those trade rumors behind him and was...
Following a disappointing 2020 campaign, which saw first baseman Pete Alonso endure an extremely frustrating sophomore season, the New York Mets were confident he’d be able to bounce back strong this season but it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster type performance for him so far. Wasting zero time to make his presence felt, Alonso hit the ground running out of the gate and excelled...
After not being able to rely on their bullpen over the last few seasons, the New York Mets went out and acquired multiple relievers over the offseason and it’s safe to say their hard work is certainly paying off through the first two months of the 2021 campaign. Following the additions of Trevor May and Aaron Loup, the Mets were extremely confident about featuring one of the deepest...
After lacking reliable depth on the bench last season, the New York Mets went out and added several proven veterans to help correct that issue this season, and so far, those acquisitions have made a significant impact through the first month and a half of the schedule. Needing to locate a versatile backup infielder, president Sandy Alderson and his staff ultimately settled on Jonathan Villar,...
Updated Post – May 17, 4:15 pm The Mets announced a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday before their three-game series vs the Braves in Atlanta. Jeff McNeil and Michael Conforto were both placed on the 10-day injured list with hamstring strains. McNeil’s injury is to the left hamstring, while Conforto’s is to the right. To take their place on the active roster, the Mets recalled...
