Category: News
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Darrell Ceciliani could start playing center field more often
With the Mets searching for as much offense they can find and the outfield dragging an already meager offense down, there could be a shift in playing time in center field. Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Mets are considering affording more opportunities for Darrell Ceciliani in center field, especially against right-handed pitching where Juan…
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The Mets have considered demoting Kevin Plawecki for Anthony Recker
The Mets are mulling another change at the catcher’s position, but it’s not because Travis d’Arnaud is close to returning. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are weighing if it’s best for the team as well as Kevin Plawecki’s long-term future to demote Plawecki and call up veteran Anthony Recker to share…
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Closing in on return, Jenrry Mejia transferred to Triple-A Las Vegas
Jenrry Mejia is eligible to return on July 7 when the Mets are in San Francisco. In anticipation of being activated, the Mets transferred Mejia to Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Monday night’s game against Sacramento at Cashman Field. On Monday night, Mejia pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Las Vegas’ 14-7 loss to Sacramento. He…
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Watch: Steven Matz booms a two-run double in his first career at-bat
After hitting .304 in Triple-A Las Vegas this season, Steven Matz stepped to the plate with two on and two out in the 2nd inning. In his first major league at-bat, Matz crushed a ball to center field, over the head of Billy Hamilton for a double, driving in two runs and causing the Citi Field crowd…
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FanGraphs: Mets projected to sign Gregory Guerrero, Andres Gimenez next month
The 2015-2016 international free agent signing period begins on July 2, and the Mets could be making some immediate investments in some young talent. According to Kiley McDaniel of FanGraphs, the Mets are projected to sign 16-year-old infielders Gregory Guerrero and Andres Gimenez. Due to their age, both players are ineligible to sign until the 2015-2016 signing periods. According to…