Mets are penalized for resting Edwin Diaz for the second night in a row
It was yet another frustrating déjà vu moment for the Mets. For the second consecutive day, they found themselves chasing the Diamondbacks. Carlos Mendoza made the choice to rely on Chris Devensky for two innings and then Reed Garrett for two as well. However, these decisions didn’t pan out. In Garrett’s latest outing, he gave […]
Kodai Senga’s outing typifies Mets’ lingering starting rotation issue
Until Wednesday, the Mets didn't even know if Kodai Senga could start the series finale against the Diamondbacks. Their ace became the latest player to navigate the virus, and he needed an IV “a few days ago” before throwing a bullpen session, and another Thursday before starting. But by the time Senga came out, he […]
Why Mets may struggle to plug their new area of need
The Mets look better, but suddenly, they seriously need left-handed relief. Their two main pen southpaws, AJ Minter and Danny Young, revealed they had injuries that allowed them to be put aside throughout the season. The hope is that just signed Brooks Laurie helped them promote another veteran, Genesis Cabrera. There's a slim picking there. […]
Mets make more bullpen moves in sudden scramble
The Mets' bullpen carousel was stubborn and brilliantly refused to start the month. The club enjoys a stable run with the same eight relief pitchers. It's finished then and the carousel is turning over on overdrive. For a month, the Mets rolled alongside the same eight relief pitchers from opening day on March 27 until […]
Mets place A.J. Minter on 15-day IL, will bring up potential sixth starter
WASHINGTON – AJ Minter officially hit the 15-day injury list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with LAT strain, but the extent of the injury was not immediately clear to Carlos Mendoza’s manager. After the Mets’ 8-7 defeat to the people, Mendoza said he must consult with medical staff about his prognosis. The left-handed reliever […]
Ryne Stanek blows another save in Mets’ walk-off loss to Nationals
WASHINGTON – A lazy afternoon at a ballpark with a comfortable lead turned into a rare bullpen meltdown for the Mets on Sunday. Seventh, the majority of the six-run lead against the Nationals were flushed. Mainly through the combination of lost balls in the sun and effective relief from Jose Boto. In the ninth, Ryne […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza hopes brutal triple play call leads to more instant replay
WASHINGTON – If the Mets can take a positive Saturday from their absence from an evening vacation that could have played a key role in the outcome of the game, that’s the idea of MLB removing the shackle in instant replay. For manager Carlos Mendoza, it was clear that Jesse Turniker’s shot from the dugout […]
Mets’ A.J. Minter likely headed to IR after exiting with triceps tightness
WASHINGTON – AJ Minter felt a sense of tension on one or two pitches on his left triceps after leaving the mound in eight innings Saturday. The Reliever is heading for an MRI exam and is likely to be on the injured list, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after a 2-0 victory over the Nationals. […]
Francisco Alvarez homer powers Mets over Nationals in rebound win
WASHINGTON – Francisco Alvarez’s first impact on this Mets lineup was felt on Saturday. On a day when his team struggled to find all sorts of offensive rhythms, the catcher took over the responsibility of delivering a smash hit in the second game since returning from the injured list. Alvarez’s 2-run homer served as the […]
Mets left in disbelief after botched triple play call ends fourth inning
The Mets hit triple play on Friday night – even if the referee seemed to have failed the call. Jesse Winker pulled the ball to the first base side at the top of the four innings, and at first glance it seemed that Nationals’ base-hand Nathaniel Lowe had thrown the ball to the second out […]