Tag: minor leagues

Top 75 Mets Prospects: 75-71 Led By Lefties

I released my Top 75 Mets prospects last month once the international free agency period kicked off, and now I will start getting more in-depth with info on the players. I talk to coaches, scouts, and front-office folks, watch games, and dig into public and team metrics to formulate my lists. No. 75 Raimon Gomez B/T: R/R Age: 22 (9/6/2001) Height: 6’2 Weight: 224 Acquired: International Free...

Morning Briefing: Mets Talking With Luke Voit

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets are talking with Luke Voit about a minor league deal with an invite to spring training camp. Voit posted a 1.058 OPS in 37 games for Triple-A Syracuse last year, but only a .548 OPS in 74 major league games with the Brewers. Latest Mets News Pete Alonso announced that he and the Alonso Foundation are going to donate $1,000 to...

Mets Announce 2024 Minor League Coaching Staffs

With the return to baseball less than a week away, the New York Mets announced the minor league coaching staffs for all of their full season teams. The Mets recently held a camp for minor league pitchers (and some hitters) in Port St. Lucie and hitters as well. Here are the 2024 Mets minor league coaching staffs: Triple-A Syracuse Mets Manager: Dick Scott (returning for second season) Hitting...

Five Pitchers That Could Debut in 2024

Each spring, non-roster invitees and prospects are points of intrigue for fans hoping to become acquainted with new prospects and MLB depth pieces. While many of the arms that will back up in the MLB spring training games are just there to finish off innings, some of the names you haven’t heard of have a good chance to debut in Queens this season. Here are five names of pitchers that you...

Morning Briefing: Ohtani Saga Takes Wild Turns Before Coming to Standstill

Good morning, Mets fans! The free agency saga of Shohei Ohtani took many turns on Friday. It was first reported Friday morning by Jon Morosi of the New York Post that Ohtani’s free agency decision was “imminent.” J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation then reported that Ohtani made his decision and was signing with the Blue Jays. Morosi then claimed that Ohtani was en route to...

Mets Release Large Number of Minor Leaguers

The New York Mets have started the offseason by releasing a large number of minor leaguers. Right-handed pitcher Ryley Gilliam and infielder Kevin Kendall are two of the highest drafted players that were released. Gilliam was taken in the fifth round of the 2018 draft and expected to be an arm that raised to the majors quickly. Kendall was taken in the seventh round of the 2021 draft out of...

Mets Minors Recap: Williams, Clifford Homer In Brooklyn Loss

Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs (71-59) 9, Syracuse Mets (52-77) 2 Box Score Danny Mendick 2B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, K, .265/.353/.411 Daniel Palka DH: 1-for-3, R, HR, RBI, BB, K, .243/.317/.443 Chase Estep 3B: 2-for-3, .357/.400/.500 With just four hits and two walks in this game, the Mets had very few offensive opportunities in Sunday’s game. In fact, they had just two at-bats with...

Mets Fire Director of Player Development Kevin Howard Among Others

Sources tell MMO that the New York Mets have fired director of player development Kevin Howard and multiple others who held director roles in the organization. The Mets have also fired director of pro player evaluation Jeff Lebow, director of baseball development Bryan Hayes, and director of performance Jim Cavallini. Michael Marino assisted with my reporting. Howard joined the Mets in 2021 as...

Mets Minors Recap: McIlwain Continues Hot Stretch With Two Doubles

Triple-A Buffalo Bisons (61-63) 5, Syracuse Mets (52-71) 2 Box Score Brandon McIlwain CF: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, BB, .282/.440/.549 Ronny Mauricio 2B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 K, .292/.347/.504 Brett Baty 3B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, .309/.405/.670 The Mets had just seven hits in Sunday’s game, but they did walk 10 times and so had numerous opportunities to score. Unfortunately, they went just 2-for-13 with...

Mets Minors Recap: Luke Voit Homers in Fifth Straight Game

Luke Voit homered in his fifth straight game for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets on Thursday night. The veteran slugger could be looking for playing time at the major league level once the trade deadline is over. Triple-A: Syracuse 2, Lehigh Valley 2, Suspended, Box Score Mike Vasil allowed two runs in four innings of work and collected four strikeouts. Ronny Mauricio is 1-for-3 in the game as the...

Mets Minors Recap: Megill’s Struggles Continue, Mauricio Reaches Base Four Times

AAA: Buffalo Bisons (46-49) 10, Syracuse Mets (39-55) 9  Box Score Ronny Mauricio SS: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 BB, K, .297/.345/.511 Tomás Nido C: 2-for-3, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .288/.333/.407 Luke Voit 1B: 1-for-5, R, HR, 4 RBI, BB, 2 K, .236/.379/.547 The Mets had a big offensive game on Sunday afternoon, powered by three home runs, including three-run shots by Voit and Abraham Almonte. However, the...

Mets Minors Recap: Luke Voit Homers for Syracuse

Triple-A Syracuse Mets (26-38) 5, Buffalo Bisons (29-36) 3 BOX SCORE DH Luke Voit: 1-for-2, R, HR (2), 2 RBIs (12), 2 BB, HBP (1.045 OPS) SS Jonathan Arauz: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB, HBP (.776 OPS) 3B Luke Ritter: 1-for-4, RBI (5), BB, K (.547 OPS) 2B Ronny Mauricio: 0-for-3, 2 BB, K, SB (.878 OPS) In his second game with Syracuse, Voit continues to make a good first impression. In the top of the first,...

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