Francisco Alvarez out of Mets’ starting lineup due to shoulder issue
Francisco Alvarez was benched for the second time in three days, but it wasn’t for rest. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the young catcher has been bothered by soreness in his left shoulder for the past few days. Alvarez was still available to play, but Mendoza opted to rest him as the Mets prepare to […]
Mets DFA Jake Diekman in surprise move after Subway Series heroics
Less than a week ago, Jake Diekman was the hero of the Subway Series, striking out Aaron Judge. Now he is unemployed. The Mets designated the struggling left-hander as a designated player on Monday in somewhat of a surprise move. On July 28, 2024, Mets pitcher Jake Diekman reacts after Braves pitcher Ramon Laureano rounds […]
David Stearns must remember Mets’ big picture at trade deadline
Everyone should have the courage to dream, including Mets fans, whose brutal 18-inning loss to the Braves this weekend should have been a good reminder to everyone to take the brakes off a little before calling this team a “console.” After the Braves won 4-0 in Queens on Saturday, Atlanta won 9-2 on Sunday to […]
Mets check in on Jameson Taillon ahead of MLB trade deadline
The Mets are short on starting pitchers and are looking for a pitcher, so they are keeping their eye on the former Yankee. The team has inquired about Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Sunday. The 32-year-old Taillon has been in good form this season, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 1.15 […]
Mets send Tyler Stuart to Nationals to complete Jesse Winker trade
The Mets will be sending a promising pitcher to the Nationals to complete the Jesse Winker trade. The Mets announced Sunday morning that they had dealt minor league right-handed pitcher Tyler Stewart to Washington after news of the acquisition of Winker broke Saturday night. It is unclear when it was returned at the time. The […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo gets brief scare after fouling ball off left knee
A tough injury day for the Mets nearly got worse Saturday when Brandon Nimmo was hit by a foul ball in the left knee in the bottom of the fourth inning. Nimmo was in so much pain he limped for several minutes before finishing his at-bat. The center fielder was able to complete the 4-0 […]
Mets to acquire veteran outfielder Jesse Winker from Nationals
Mets general manager David Stearns added a reliever on Friday and is expected to acquire a quality hitter on Saturday to improve the team’s outfield depth. The Mets and Nationals agreed to a deal late Saturday night to send outfielder Jesse Winker to Queens. Joel Sherman of the Post confirmed this.His return is still unknown. […]
Mets’ bats go cold against Braves rookie as win streak ends at five
On a day when the Mets’ starting rotation was in doubt after Kodai Senga suffered a potentially season-ending calf injury, the Mets’ offense struggled against Atlanta at Citi Field. The Mets were dominated by Atlanta rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who struck out 11 batters and allowed just two hits in seven innings. The loss ended […]
Mets’ injuries should only solidify stance as buyers in pitching market
The uncertainty and fluidity of this period is currently embodied by the Mets and their starting pitching staff. Not long ago, before they were playing as the best team in the National League, the Mets were expected to trade a one-year starting pitcher or three. As their performance improved, the Mets were still considering whether […]
Mets ace Kodai Senga likely to miss rest of season after freak calf injury
The New York Mets continued their strong run with the return of ace Kodai Senga and the fans at Citi Field went wild on Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. But Senga’s return didn’t appear to last long, as manager Carlos Mendoza said a high calf sprain he suffered in the top of the sixth […]