Luisangel Acuna helping Mets weather Francisco Lindor injury
Francisco Lindor took to the field before Wednesday's game against the Nationals, playing catch and doing some light agility drills. But the shortstop has been plagued by back soreness since leaving Friday's game at Philadelphia after stepping awkwardly onto second base. He pitched one inning on Sunday before leaving the game with an injury. Luisángel […]
Luisangel Acuna crushes first MLB homer during huge Mets night
Moments after Carlos Mendoza praised Luis Ángel Acuña's poise on the field, the rookie made an ugly error that allowed an earned run in the top of the third inning on Tuesday. But in the bottom of the inning, Acuña erased the mistake with a 109 mph rocket to left-center field for a game-tying double. […]
Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna propel Mets past Nationals
The Mets were without Francisco Lindor again on Tuesday night and came back to beat the Nationals again to move one step closer to a playoff berth. This time, the offense looked good despite lacking a leadoff hitter, scoring four runs in the third inning to win 10-1 at Citi Field. Pete Alonso led the […]
Mets’ Luisangel Acuna has two-hit night in long-awaited MLB debut
PHILADELPHIA — It was a disappointing loss, but Luisángel Acuña made his long-awaited MLB debut for the Mets on Saturday and impressed at the plate. The 22-year-old filled in for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop and had two hits in a 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Acuña was promoted from […]
Francisco Lindor out of Mets’ lineup with back issue, Luisangel Acuña to debut
The Mets will be without their MVP candidate in their starting lineup on Saturday. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters that pitcher Francisco Lindor will not start Saturday against the Phillies because he hurt his back in Friday's win. Stearns added that Lindor could potentially come off the bench. Francisco Lindor is […]
Mets calling up Luisangel Acuña in depth move for final stretch
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Ángel Acuña will get his chance with the Mets after all this season. The versatile prospect went undesignated by the team when rosters were expanded earlier this month, but the team is looking for more flexibility with its bench players and the 22-year-old Acuña is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse […]
Mets considered Luisangel Acuña for expanded roster
CHICAGO — Pablo Reyes' speed and versatility were two attractive traits for Mets executives as they considered adding to the roster in September. The team designated the veteran utility man for assignment Sunday from Triple-A Syracuse University with an eye on bolstering its bench. Reyes appeared in 21 games for the Red Sox this season […]
Luisangel Acuña makes strong Mets impression alongside Francisco Lindor
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – All eyes are on Luis Angel Acuña with several openings scheduled. Before Monday’s game, special assistant Carlos Beltran spoke with the young infielder and walked with him for a few minutes until Beltran watched Acuña batting practice. Then, the younger brother of Braves superstar Ronald Aquana Jr. stepped into second […]
Mets’ Luisangel Acuna keeping focused on MLB goal
PORT STREET CEA — While in New York last month to watch his brother win the National League MVP Award at the Baseball Writers Dinner, Luis Angel Acuña ventured to Citi Field. . “That’s what I’ve wanted to do ever since I got traded here,” Acuña said through an interpreter Saturday before practice at Clover […]
Mets evaluating prospect Luisangel Acuna at second base
PORT STREET LUCIE, Fla. — Luisangel Acuña will likely need to find a new position at some point in his development with the Mets, and the organization plans to evaluate him for one this spring. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the 21-year-old Acuña will play second base during camp in addition to his natural position […]