No. 4: Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF B/T: L/L Age: 7/20/2003 (20) Ht: 6’2” Wt: 200 lb. Acquired: Via trade during the 2023 season (Justin Verlander) ETA: 2026 Previous Rank: N/A 2024 Statistics (High-A Brooklyn/Double-A Binghamton) – 34 G, .205 BA, .684 OPS, 1 HR, 7 XBH, 13 R, 10 RBI, 34/48 BB/K Disclaimer: All prospects rankings were made in the preseason and have not been adjusted...
It can be scary to approach a slumping polar bear, but once J.D. Martinez got up the nerve, the Met slugger’s bat heated up. A great piece by Tim Healey of Newsday Friday captures how Martinez helped Pete Alonso break out of a deep slump. “He understands the swing and can help pretty much everybody,” Alonso told Healey. “He has a very unique perspective. Sometimes you...
Although his name was not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Mets outfielder Harrison Bader still found a way to make a significant impact on the outcome of the game. His first at-bat came in a high-leverage spot in the eighth inning with runners on first and second with two outs. When the count reached one ball and two strikes, Bader lined a hit up the middle...
The Thursday night highlight from the Mets minor leagues was the continued strong performances on the mound from Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean. Right-hander Ernesto Mercedes pitched well for St. Lucie, too. Check out what else happened across the organization below. Triple-A Iowa Cubs (20-22) 10, Syracuse Mets (24-16) 4 BOX SCORE SS José Iglesias: 2-for-4, R, RBI (.796 OPS) CF Trayce Thompson...
The New York Mets (20-23) were in danger of being swept in a four-game series by the Philadelphia Phillies (31-15) and going 1-6 in a seven-game stretch against the Phillies and Atlanta Braves, their hated rivals . However, it was a J.D. Martinez RBI single and a wild pitch in the top of the 11th inning that helped New York prevail with a 6-5 win. With the score tied at four, Martinez delivered...
You never want to be the main character on X, it was once tweeted, and Mets owner Steve Cohen didn’t quite become that, but he did cause a stir Wednesday with a comment on the social media platform. “All in the future, not much we can do until the trade deadline,” Cohen tweeted in response to a fan during the Mets’ 10-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He deleted it...
Oh, those base on balls. In his season debut Wednesday, Joey Lucchesi walked Edmundo Sosa to lead off the fifth inning. Then Cristian Pache. A batter later, with the bases loaded, he walked Kyle Schwarber to force in a run. This, maddeningly, has become a recurring theme for Met pitchers all season, the starters in particular. The New York pitching staff leads the majors in walks allowed with...
Suffering from their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Phillies, the Mets are tumbling further and further, now residing four games below the .500 mark. With May already in full swing, the team needs a spark to reignite its momentum. Enter Jeff McNeil, the former all-star and batting champion whose recent performance has left much to be desired. Despite a 1-for-4 effort at the plate...
Elian Peña, a highly touted infielder from the Dominican Republic, is expected to sign with the Mets to the largest bonus among his peers when the next international signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2025, according to a Baseball America report on Wednesday. Peña’s bonus will likely be around $5 million, according to the report, which highlighted a dozen international players expected to...
Monday night seemed like a walk in the park for the Mets. The game was going their way for the majority of the night, and the club was three outs away from notching a win to improve to 20-20 and gain ground against a National League East rival for a second night in a row. The offense scored enough to give the Mets a cushion (though there was plenty more cushion that could have been built). Sean...
This past week in the Mets minor leagues featured some highs and some lows. The Syracuse Mets and Binghamton Rumble Ponies had fantastic weeks, as did the FCL Mets. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Cyclones had a pretty forgetful week while the St. Lucie Mets’ week was a straight dumpster fire. Among all of these team performances, there were some individual performances that were great and some...
Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga spoke to reporters on Monday about his rehab process, saying he wants to make sure his mechanics are right before taking the next step. Senga said he believes his injury at least partially was caused by an issue with his mechanics. Senga offered some optimism regarding his progress, but he didn’t give an exact timeline. He’s eligible to come off...
