Good morning, Mets fans! In his media availability on Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the team will be having certain guest instructors during spring training. The three that he mentioned are Mets legends Carlos Beltrán, Edgardo Alfonzo and Darryl Strawberry. Mendoza said that the three former big league All-Stars will have lockers and uniforms available to them just...
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets have signed Pedro Payano to a minor-league deal. Payano represents the third starter the Mets have signed in the last day and a half. He made his Major-League debut in 2019, pitching six games for the Texas Rangers. The right-hander spent the majority of the season with the Rangers Double-A and Triple-A affiliates, pitching to a 4.93 ERA over 18...
By Christopher Soto Arizona Fall League (AFL) Glendale Desert Dogs (11-14) 7, Scottsdale Scorpions (12-13) 2 Box Score SS Andres Gimenez: 3-for-4, 2 R, HR(2), RBI(15), K | .355 AVG/.984 OPS #Mets No. 3 prospect Andres Gimenez launched his second dinger of the @MLBazFallLeague 💪pic.twitter.com/aUk1BipWaH — Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) October 20, 2019 Gimenez was a one man wrecking crew...
By Christopher Soto Arizona Fall League (AFL) Scottsdale Scorpions (12-11) 4, Mesa Solar Sox (10-13) 0 Box Score SS Andres Gimenez: 0-for-4, 2 K | .328 AVG/.898 OPS 1B Patrick Mazeika: 0-for-3, K | .167 AVG/.361 OPS RHP Jordan Humphreys: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 BB, Hold(1) | 1-0, 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP It wasn’t Humphreys’ most efficient outing, but, he did continue his strong...
As per a team announcement, the New York Mets have made a handful of roster moves ahead of Friday night’s series opener in Kansas City. Right-hander Paul Sewald has been selected from Syracuse, righty Drew Gagnon has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, and right-hander Tim Peterson has been designated for assignment. Sewald, 29, has allowed three earned runs over four appearances (seven...
The New York Mets have acquired right-hander Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Pounders will be available tonight and wear uniform No. 46. Pounders, 28, has appeared in 24 games with Triple-A Columbus this year, going 2-1 with one save and a 2.31 ERA in 35.0 innings with 11 walks and 46 strikeouts. Opponents were hitting .161 against him. He has appeared in 38...
Middle infielder Luis Guillorme will be the 26th man for today’s doubleheader. Pursuant to the 26th man rules, Guillorme will be available for the second game of the doubleheader only. One interesting note is this is the last year of baseball’s 26th Man Rule. Starting next season, all active rosters will have 26 players with a maximum of 13 pitchers on the roster. Normally, you would...
The Mets announced Sunday that infielder Robinson Cano has been placed on the injured list (IL) with left quad tightness retroactive to June 6. In a corresponding move, the team has recalled right-handed reliever Tim Peterson from Triple-A Syracuse. Cano, 36, had already spent two weeks on the IL with quad tightness before being activated this homestand. The second baseman appeared in...
Rochester (23-33) 9, Syracuse (29-30) 0 Box Score CF Rajai Davis: 1-for-3, 3 K | .294/.353/.438 1B Travis Taijeron: 1-for-3 | .228/.349/.557 RF Gregor Blanco: 1-for-3, 2B, K | .240/.322/.393 It was a rough day for the Syracuse offense as they only managed to rack up three base hits on the day while collectively striking out twelve times. RHP Andrew Church: 3.1 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 1 K, 2 BB,...
Syracuse (19-14) 6, Louisville (14-20) 5 Box Score RHP Casey Coleman (0-2, 3.29 ERA): 4.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, BB, K RHP Tim Peterson (1-3, 2.63 ERA): 1.2 IP, 2 K LHP P.J. Conlon (1-0, 0.00 ERA): IP, H, BB, K Coleman took the hill for Syracuse and slogged through 4 1/3 innings of work against Louisville. He allowed baserunners in every inning but managed to escape jams and only allow two runs to cross...
Per club announcement, the Mets have activated recently acquired pitcher Wilmer Font, and will option fellow starter Corey Oswalt to Triple-A Syracuse in order to make room. Oswalt had been recalled yesterday after the organization chose to option reliever Tim Peterson, and will now trek back to the minors for the third time in over a month. All told, he hasn’t appeared in a big-league...
The New York Mets announced Sunday that they have recalled right-handed relievers Tim Peterson and Tyler Bashlor from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned southpaw Ryan O’Rourke and right-hander Chris Flexen. After Saturday’s 18 inning marathon game where the Mets taxed their bullpen, they have brought in some reinforcements. Peterson, 28, has appeared in four games this year for the Mets,...
