Mets reliever Reed Garrett vultures fifth victory of season
After the Mets brought on Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning Sunday and failed to score in the bottom of the inning, there was little question as to who would be next. Introducing Reed Garrett, who is rapidly emerging as the “vulture” of the 21st century with his talent for winning. The right-hander helped the […]
Mets reliever Drew Smith lands on injured list in bullpen blow
The Mets entered Saturday’s game with a bullpen that pitched the second-most innings in the majors, but with Drew Smith sidelined with right shoulder inflammation, they added another arm into the 15-day league game. They are already without Brooks Lally, who is also on the IL with left elbow inflammation. Carlos Mendoza said Smith first […]
Mets reliever Michael Tonkin trucks through scoreless outing
Notable items from Monday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: tonkin tough Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched 1 1/3 innings with no runs and three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, has not allowed an earned […]
Reliever Cody Morris’ rough Yankees spring isn’t getting any better
The first of many? Roderick Arias, a 19-year-old shortstop prospect who spent last year in the Florida Complex League, got his first hit in major league camp against the Phillies. Arias was signed from the Dominican Republic in 2022 for $4 million. cody morris Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Rough finish Cody Morris, a 27-year-old right-hander […]
Mets take flier on hard-throwing reliever Shintaro Fujinami
The Mets are willing to take the low-risk gamble of using a live arm in the bullpen. Shintaro Fujinami, who spent last season with the Athletics and Orioles, reached an agreement with the Mets on Friday on a one-year contract worth $3.35 million, the Post’s Jon Heyman reported. The deal also includes $850,000 in incentives. […]