Category: News
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Why the Mets promoted Kevin Plawecki, and the plan
On Sunday, Sandy Alderson said the Mets will purchase the contract of catching prospect Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas, and place Travis d’Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list. In nine games for Las Vegas, Plawecki was hitting .216 with six RBI, one walk and four strikeouts in 37 at-bats prior to his promotion. After starting…
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Kevin Plawecki, Hansel Robles called up to the Mets
The Mets have placed LHP Jerry Blevins (fractured forearm) and C Travis d’Arnaud (broken hand) on the 15-day disabled list. To replace these players, The Mets have purchased C Kevin Plawecki’s contact from Triple-A Las Vegas, and have recalled RHP Hansel Robles from Triple-A Las Vegas. To make room for Plawecki, the Mets will move Zack Wheeler…
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Jeurys Familia is the team’s closer right now, no matter what
With Bobby Parnell and Vic Black on their way back to the Mets, some questions have arisen as to whether or not Jeurys Familia will retain his job as the team’s closer. On Sunday, Terry Collins clarified the situation. Familia will remain the team’s closer when Parnell and Black return no matter what, Collins explained. Collins said Parnell would…
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Jeurys Familia, Jerry Blevins unavailable on Saturday
The Mets cut their bullpen down to seven men on the active roster before Friday night’s game against the Marlins. Just a day later, the Mets will have to operate with six relievers and without both their closer and best left-handed specialist. On Saturday at Citi Field, Terry Collins said both Jerry Blevins and Jeurys Familia will be…
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Daniel Muno’s dream finally came true…
On Thursday night, the Mets decided to not only revert to a more traditional bullpen with seven relievers, but also revert Rafael Montero back to a starting pitcher by demoting him and inserting him into the Las Vegas rotation. In doing so, the Mets augmented their bench by calling up 26-year-old utility player Daniel Muno. “Definitely a surprise,”…
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