Following Sunday’s game, the New York Mets optioned left-handed pitcher Stephen Tarpley to their alternate site in Brooklyn and recalled infielder Jose Peraza. Peraza will be active for tonight’s game against the Boston Red Sox as the Mets have opted to go with an extra bench player, having two off-days this week. Tarpley made his first appearance out of the bullpen with the Mets in...
The New York Mets have recalled left-handed pitcher Stephen Tarpley to serve as the 27th man in Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Tarpley was initially claimed off waivers by the Mets this past offseason from the Miami Marlins. Last year, Tarpley missed a month of the season with an oblique injury, but posted a 9.00 ERA in 12 appearances for the Marlins. The...
Following one of the most active offseasons in recent years for the New York Mets, Opening Day is almost here. Thankfully, that means meaningful baseball is set to return to Queens shortly as New York attempts to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016. With spring training wrapping up, these last few remaining games have served as one final test for players still looking to break...
The New York Mets dropped their final spring training night-game to the Nationals, losing 7-3 under the lights in Port St. Lucie. David Peterson had a solid start, but the Mets bullpen struggled and allowed the Nationals to put up five runs in the last two innings of play to give the Nationals the win. Robert Gsellman (0-1, 5.68 ERA) took the loss for the Mets. Pitching: David Peterson made his...
Bullpen arms are often considered to be the most volatile position in baseball. Most relievers never experience long-term dominance, and aside from the great ones, most see their success come in bursts. Relievers seldom see love on top prospect lists, top 100 lists, or anything of that nature. Even more to their unpredictability, most of the bests were failed starters. Just look at the Mets:...
With the acquisition of right-hander Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins on Monday, as well as the preliminary interest in former Atlanta Brave Mike Foltynewicz, the Mets continue to focus on their pitching depth. This has been a theme for New York through the offseason, as they have quietly made some shrewd acquisitions to help out both the starting rotations and bullpens at the major league...
