Tag: Mets News

Mets Sign Ex-Yankee Luke Voit to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets announced on Monday that they have signed first baseman Luke Voit to a minor league contract. He will head to New York and be active on the Triple-A roster for Syracuse on Tuesday. Syracuse opens a six-game series at the Buffalo Bisons in Buffalo, New York on Tuesday. Voit was traded from the Yankees to the Padres in 2022 in exchange for right-handed pitcher Justin Lange. He...

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Rubber Game From Arizona

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets took the rubber game of a three-game set from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday by a score of 5-0. David Peterson continued New York’s historic run of work from starting pitchers. Today, the 7-2 Giants come into town as the two teams start a four-game series. It will be Tylor Megill (2-0, 0.00) up against Alex Cobb (1-0, 3.60). Latest Mets News Read a full...

Morning Briefing: Marcus Stroman Takes the Mound For the First-Place Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets and Phillies close out their weekend series this afternoon at Citi Field. It will be Marcus Stroman getting the ball for the Mets after an injury scare in his last outing that turned out to be nothing serious. Latest Mets News Mojo Hill of Metsmerized was on the Mets’ Zoom press conference on Saturday in which manager Luis Rojas stated that Carlos Carrasco threw...

Morning Briefing: Citi Field Increases Capacity to 33,875

Good morning, Mets fans! We first want to send extend thoughts & prayers to Durham Bulls pitcher Tyler Zambro who was hit by a hard line drive on Thursday night, as well as Zambro’s family, friends, teammates, and the entire Durham Bulls and Tampa Bay Rays organization. The Mets continue their series against the Padres tonight at 10:10 PM EST. Joey Lucchesi will get the start for the Mets...

Morning Briefing: It’s Homecoming Weekend for Pete Alonso

Good morning, Mets fans! Today the Mets will open a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. For Pete Alonso, this will be a special weekend as he returns home to Tampa. He will have the opportunity to play in his hometown this weekend in front of many friends and family as the Mets look to keep their bats and their win streak alive against the Rays.  Latest Mets News  Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay...

Sherman: Mets Not Involved in Nolan Arenado Trade Discussions

Updated 11:15 EST Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are not currently one of the teams in the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes. Mets Team President Sandy Alderson has mentioned third base as a position the Mets could upgrade this offseason. As it stands, J.D. Davis would currently be the Mets starter most days at third base. With Luis Guillorme as another option at the position....

In Steven Matz’s Departure, Joey Lucchesi’s Time Arrives

With the trade of Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, the New York Mets now presumably turn to left-hander Joey Lucchesi to fill that gap in the back of the team’s rotation. Acquired in a three-team deal with the Padres and Pirates earlier this offseason, the 27-year-old former fourth-round draft pick is an intriguing player. With four years of team control to his name...

Mets Will Be in Attendance for Jake Arrieta’s Workout

Per Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets will be in attendance for right-hander Jake Arrieta’s workout for interested teams in Austin, Texas on Friday. Arrieta, 34, is far removed from his 2015 National League Cy Young Award-winning campaign (1.77 ERA, 236 strikeouts, 48 walks, 0.87 WHIP) but would still slot in as a viable back-end option in most rotations. Since 2017, Arrieta has seen...

Four Mets Make Keith Law’s Top-100 Prospect List

Per brand new rankings via Keith Law of The Athletic, the Mets have four top-100 prospects heading into the 2021 season. Francisco Alvarez was the highest at no. 19 (!), Ronny Mauricio slotted in at no. 32, Matthew Allan came in at no. 90, and Pete Crow-Armstrong came in at no. 94. The two surprises to me are how high Alvarez was and the fact Crow-Armstrong made the list. Alvarez got the highest...

Mets Trade Steven Matz to Toronto Blue Jays

Updated 9:49 PM EST Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a deal to send left-handed starter Steven Matz to the Jays in exchange for a trio of players. Robert Murray of FanSided confirmed that 22-year-old right-hander Josh Winckowski is headed back to New York in the deal. Winckowski was a 15th-round draft pick of the Jays in 2016. Over 24...

Report: Mets Sign LHP Aaron Loup to One-Year Deal

Updated 3:48 PM EST According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Mets and left-handed reliever Aaron Loup are “in agreement” on a deal to bring the 33-year-old to Queens. Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Loup’s contract with the Mets is for one year. We’ll keep you posted as new details become available. Original Post After missing out on signing Brad...

Mets Tab Zack Scott as Acting General Manager

In the wake of former New York Mets general manager Jared Porter’s dismissal, the team has named assistant GM Zack Scott as acting GM in his absence, per a statement from the team. Per Mets team president Sandy Alderson: “Zack has plenty of championship experience to draw upon. He has been an integral part of our decision-making process since his arrival. The entire baseball...

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