The New York Mets have lost a pitcher that is making his MLB debut on Friday. Max Scherzer suffered an oblique injury in his sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants. It is a serious strain, but the Mets expect him to be ready for Opening Day. While the injury is not life-threatening, it could …
The New York Mets are reportedly evaluating Jacob deGrom, who was scheduled to pitch on Opening Day of the season. The right-hander has been sidelined since he suffered a stress reaction in his right shoulder. A second MRI revealed that he had suffered a partial tear/sprain in the same shoulder, and he hasn’t pitched in …
The first-round pick of the Indians, Francisco Lindor was a first-round selection in the 2011 MLB draft. He went on to win his first Gold Glove Award. That year, he became the first Puerto Rican shortstop to do so. The following year, he won his first Silver Slugger Award. In 2015, Lindor finished second in …
If you’re considering a trade, you’ve probably considered the New York Mets’ new catcher. The experience he brings is a far bigger draw than the towering fly balls he hits. And the Mets’ pitching staff has been improving recently, securing Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom on a long-term deal. Meanwhile, their bullpen is loaded …
In addition to Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar, the Mets also signed free agent Starling Marte to a four-year, $70 million deal. Marte originally signed with the Marlins in 2021, but was then traded to the Oakland Athletics and improved his performance there. The Mets will use Marte as an everyday outfielder.
The Mets acquired Chris Bassitt from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for two prospects. The team needs a back-end starter for its rotation after signing Max Scherzer and acquiring Jacob deGrom. The deal will give the Mets an innings-eating pitcher for the back-end of the rotation. The deal was first reported by Jeff Passan of …
The New York Mets will soon be without their star pitcher. However, there is good news for fans. A talented pitcher like Megill can be a valuable addition to the roster. Here are some reasons to look for him as an alternative to David Peterson. Despite his struggles, Megill has been improving all season long. …
When you hear the name Mark Canha, you probably don’t immediately think of a first baseman. He was drafted by the Rockies in 2014 and was quickly traded to the Athletics, where he became a regular face in the lineup for seven seasons. This offseason, Canha signed a two-year deal with the Mets. While he …
While Escobar signed with the Mets in the offseason, the team is still deciding how to use him in the lineup. He can play any position around the diamond and has fWAR ratings of at least 3.0. The versatile third baseman is capable of playing second base and third base, which gives him flexibility to …
After a breakout rookie season with the Las Vegas 51s, Brandon Nimmo began his professional career with the New York Mets’ Class-A Advanced affiliate. By April 17, he was the leading hitter in the South Atlantic League. By May, he had been named to the SAL mid-season all-star team. In addition to his stellar performance …
