A year ago, Jeff McNeil was an angry and frustrated player. Today, he celebrates big moments with a shoulder-dance reminiscent of the character “Chazz” from Wedding Crashers. When asked about this, he said that he is living the dream. While this is true, it is not enough. He needs to hit more hard-hit balls if …
While the first half of the season was mostly stellar, the second half has been a different story. After the Mets clinched first place, Walker struggled with a 7.13 ERA in 13 starts. His strikeout rate dropped from nine to seven and he allowed 20 home runs in 64.1 innings. However, his velocity remained consistent …
The New York Mets have signed right-hander Adam Ottavino to a one-year deal, worth $4 million, plus $1 million in performance bonuses. The 36-year-old is from Brooklyn and spent the past two offseasons living in the city. The right-hander pitched for the Yankees and Red Sox before being traded to the Mets last season. His …
Unlike the aforementioned players, Dominic Smith will be able to start a game. Although his bat will not be as effective, his 239-pound frame and ability to make contact with lefties have impressed scouts. While the Mets will be hoping to avoid a log jam in the corners, Smith’s upside is considerable if he can …
There are a few different scenarios that could lead to the release of Travis Jankowski, but one possibility is that the Mets decide to cut him. This move makes sense because Jankowski is a defensive-first catcher, but the Mets may also want to retain his bat. In the short term, Jankowski may be fine with …
The New York Mets have found a good bullpen arm in Joely Rodriguez, who has struggled at times during his first season with the team. While Rodriguez was solid in his first outing, he has been inconsistent since then. In his most recent start, Rodriguez allowed five runs over two innings, but he was still …
The Luis Guillorme come-up has been a mixed bag, and he needed a solid 29-game comeback to impress the Mets. The team has been more reliant on Andres Gimenez at shortstop in 2020, and Guillorme is a backup at second in 2021. But the contact abilities have stayed consistent. As a result, he has the …
Right-hander Carlos Carrasco had surgery to remove a bone fragment from his elbow. The procedure was performed by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Carrasco was acquired from Cleveland in January. After tore his right hamstring during spring training, he did not make his major league debut until July 30. He ended up going …
Edwin Diaz, who is entering his fourth season in the MLB, has been inconsistent throughout his career. Although he was a league leader in saves in 2018, his season in New York was by far his worst. Diaz had a career-high 5.59 ERA and had seven blown saves, which were high numbers for him. The …
The Mets’ bullpen took a hit with the loss of Trevor May in Monday’s game. While Drew Smith and Seth Lugo have been solid this year, the former fireman has struggled to keep up with the Mets’ fastball usage. The Mets will likely turn to Adam Ottavino to handle the bulk of May’s innings. However, …
