Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte told the New York Daily News that he’s still battling pain and soreness from the double groin surgery he underwent in the offseason. Marte said through his interpreter that it’s largely affected his hitting, limiting how much he can rotate when he swings. The 34-year-old was an All-Star in 2022 but is having the worst season of his career by...
One of the more intriguing position groups to watch entering spring training is the bullpen. As we referenced in our article earlier today, citing Zack Britton as a potential option, the unit is getting closer and closer to becoming a complete. Though, given teams usually carry around seven-to-eight relief pitchers, a spot or two may still exist. For context, here is how the unit currently...
Following the conclusion of the 2022 season, the New York Mets’ bullpen was going to be potentially very different heading into the 2023 season. For all of the rightful chatter regarding whether the Mets were going to re-sign Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz (which they did the first day of free agency), the majority of the Mets pen was set to hit the open market....
The off-season and free agency is officially underway. Free agency, specifically, is off to a very slow start. Though, the New York Mets have already made a few perceived depth pitching moves. These include the additions of the following individuals: Tayler Saucedo, Stephen Ridings, Elieser Hernandez, Jeff Brigham, and William Woods. Each were added to the team’s 40-man roster. So, what...
The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees. Ridings was drafted by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 2016 draft and made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2021. In his five MLB innings, he has a 1.80 ERA and 12.6 SO/9. Ridings’ path to MLB is certainly eventful. He began part-time teaching in Lantana, Fla., in 2020 due to COVID...
