Updated Post: April 21, 11:00 pm ET J.D. Martinez is officially set to return to the lineup for Low-A St. Lucie today. He’s batting second and is the designated hitter. The game is set for a 12:10 pm ET first pitch. It can be seen through the MLB app with a subscription as well as on Ballys Sports Live Now. Martinez has been out of action with back issues and received a cortisone injection....
Good morning, Mets fans! Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on Saturday reported that Francisco Alvarez is headed to the injured list. The Mets’ catcher is scheduled to have surgery on his thumb to repair a torn ligament. Starling Marte said the players were informed Alvarez will be out for about six to eight weeks. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com added that Tomas Nido was called up and Kolton Ingram was...
Good morning, Mets fans! Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told SNY and reporters that Tylor Megill will be re-evaluated in the coming days and could potentially start a throwing progression in a couple days if all goes well. After dropping Saturday’s game 9-6 to the Reds on Saturday evening, the Mets will look to get back on track Sunday with Sean Manaea on the mound for the first series finale with...
Good morning, Mets fans! Luis Guillorme completed his first rehab assignment on Friday night with High-A Brooklyn. He struck out three times at the plate but his defense was on display when he made a great stop at third base before turning a double play. Guillorme has been sidelined since late July with an injured calf, and this is the first step in his return. Whether his return is with the big...
Good morning, Mets fans! Injured Mets closer Edwin Díaz is traveling with the team now as he continues to target a return before the end of the season. He has two bullpens scheduled during the team’s current road trip, Anthony DiComo of MLB reported, which will be held with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the training staff watching. Latest Mets News The Mets won 11-5 in their series...
Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte is in Philadelphia to do physical therapy on his groin. The Mets did not offer much information beyond that on his progress. Marte has been on the injured list since early August due to a groin strain after undergoing double groin surgery in the offseason. Latest Mets News Tylor Megill struck out eight batters in six innings of one-run ball, averaging 95.8...
Mets closer Edwin Díaz told reporters on Monday that he’s still progressing, and he hopes to pitch for the Mets before the season ends. “We’re feeling great. Our progress has been perfect,” Díaz said. “We are checking a lot of boxes, and we feel really good right now.” Díaz said he threw his first bullpen session on Sunday, and that he was hitting 93-95 mph...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Brooklyn Cyclones and New York Mets announced on Saturday that Jose Quintana is scheduled to make a rehab start with the Cyclones on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 2:00 p.m. ET. The Mets got back in the win column on Saturday, defeating the Philadelpha Phillies 4-2. Max Scherzer struck out eight in a dominant performance and Starling Marte hit one out to...
Good morning, Mets fans! Will Sammon of The Athletic gave some Mets injury updates on Saturday: Justin Verlander is on track to throw a live session on Sunday (today). Per Buck Showalter, Carlos Carrasco is two to three days from throwing again and the Mets won’t know more until he starts throwing. Showalter also provided updates on Stephen Ridings. “Two steps forward, one step back with him;...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets (9-6) and Athletics (3-12) wrap up their three-game series this evening at 4:07 p.m. ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. José Butto will make his first start of the season in place of Max Scherzer against JP Sears (0-1, 5.59 ERA) for the Athletics. The Mets will look to complete a three-game sweep. Latest Mets News The Mets on Saturday announced a few roster...
Good morning, Mets fans! According to Edwin Díaz, there is a possibility that we could see him on the mound for the Mets in 2023. Díaz met with reporters before the Mets’ game on Wednesday afternoon, and said that he would not rule out pitching this season if his recovery trends in the right direction, noting that doctors were already showing optimism about his recovery. Tim Britton of The...
Good morning, Mets fans! Tylor Megill began his rehab assignment for Double-A Binghamton Thursday, striking out the side in an inning of work. Megill came into the game in relief and touched 97 miles per hour on his fastball. He’s expected to rejoin the team as a reliever later this month. Latest Mets News The Mets capitalized on some miscues by the Dodgers to score two runs in the sixth...
