Category: News
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Kevin Plawecki likely returning to Triple-A when Travis d’Arnaud returns
Kevin Plawecki was called up to serve as the team’s primary catcher in the absence of Travis d’Arnaud on April 20 after d’Arnaud broke his hand getting hit by a pitch. Despite being 2-for-his-last-16 at the plate, Plawecki has performed admirably in d’Arnaud’s absence – five of his 15 base hits this year are for extra-bases,…
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Sandy Alderson isn’t looking externally for offense, yet
Despite the Mets on-going struggle to score runs this season, Sandy Alderson is remaining patient and is not looking for upgrades on the external markets just yet. Alderson told reporters at Citi Field on Tuesday he wants to see how the club performs with both David Wright and Travis d’Arnaud in the lineup before he decides whether or…
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Mets designate Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment
Late Monday, the Mets announced they will be purchasing OF Darrell Ceciliani’s contract from Triple-A Las Vegas before Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals. In what is really no surprise, the club designated OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment on Tuesday to make room for Ceciliani on both the 40-man and 25-man roster. Nieuwenhuis went just 3-for-38 with 17 strikeouts in…
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Mets are not planning to use a six-man rotation
Dillon Gee pitched four innings in a rehab start on Saturday night for the St. Lucie Mets at Tradition Field, and Terry Collins said Gee will get one more start and throw 100 pitches before being activated. On Sunday, Terry Collins said the team is not planning to use a six-man rotation when Gee…
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Sandy Alderson asks people to take a deep breath…
On Friday night, the Mets lost their fifth consecutive game, a 7-0 drubbing to the Brewers. Meanwhile, the Nationals defeated the Padres at Petco Park late Friday night, pulling within 1/2 game of the Mets. Washington has gained 7 1/2 games on the Mets in the last 17 days. That sounds familiar. Despite the Mets…
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