Category: News
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Mets have discussed promoting Steven Matz, moving Noah Syndergaard to the bullpen
Sandy Alderson said recently Steven Matz has nothing left to show the organization pitching in Triple-A, suggesting he is ready to pitch at the big league level. There’s just one problem – the Mets have too many starting pitchers in the major leagues, as they have six starting pitchers currently on the active roster. But that…
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Report: Mets will waive Kirk Nieuwenhuis, hope he passes through
On Saturday, the Mets claimed OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis off of waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. The Mets did not announce a corresponding roster move to add Nieuwenhuis back to the active roster on Sunday. A source has indicated to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York the Mets will waive Nieuwenhuis again with hopes he passes through,…
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Ruben Tejada to be the third baseman until Daniel Murphy returns
The Mets revolving door continues to spin at third base. Ruben Tejada was activated from the paternity list this morning, and Terry Collins said Tejada will once again be the club’s third baseman, this time until Daniel Murphy returns from the disabled list. Murphy is expected to return from the disabled list next Saturday when the…
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Jeurys Familia welcomed new baby on Friday, unavailable
On Friday, Jeurys Familia and his fiancée welcomed Jeurys Familia Jr. into the world. He was born with one out in the ninth inning on Friday. Familia will remain officially active, but is likely unavailable on Saturday afternoon. Terry Collins said he will mix and match in the ninth inning should a save situation arise.…
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The next chapter of the starting rotation may not last
The Mets have clearly been indecisive about their plans to manage their starting rotation over the first part of the season. They’ve tried a spot starter. Then it was a six-man rotation. Then back to a five-man rotation. All of this without any kind of long-term commitment in any of their endeavors to limit the innings of their…
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