Category: Minor Leagues
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Exclusive: Gavin Cecchini on breakout season, improvements and more
On Friday, June 12th, Rich MacLeod spoke with Mets shortstop prospect Gavin Cecchini on his breakout offensively this season, Double-A and what he has and still needs to improve on at the plate and in the field. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/xKXOXGZDIgU
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The Mets are calling up Steven Matz
Earlier in June, Sandy Alderson said Steven Matz had no more to prove to the organization in his body of work in the minor leagues, essentially saying the young left-handed pitcher was ready for the big leagues. Now, it appears his time might be coming. The Mets have decided to promote Matz to the big leagues, reports…
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Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo to represent Mets in All-Star Futures Game
MLB Network announced today that both Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo will represent the Mets at this year’s All-Star Futures Game in Cincinnati. This will certainly bring some excitement for Mets fans come the All-Star break, as normally the only Mets that are represented in the Future’s Game, at least in recent years, have been pitchers.…
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Vic Black returns, pitches a scoreless inning for Las Vegas
Vic Black, take 3. Black was activated from the major league disabled list on June 7 after completing his rehab assignment for weakness in his shoulder caused by a herniated disc in his neck. However, the club optioned Black to Triple-A Las Vegas over concerns with his velocity and command. However, a day after being optioned,…
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Steven Matz could be promoted by the end of the month
Graduation day for Steven Matz could be imminent. A club source has indicated to Mike Puma of the New York Post Matz could be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas by the end of the month. Matz is scheduled to start for Las Vegas on Tuesday, as is Jon Niese. Last week, Sandy Alderson said Matz will…
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