Category: News
-
Jeurys Familia not available to close on Wednesday
Terry Collins isn’t entirely sure who will serve as the team’s closer on Wednesday night should the need arise. But, he does know who it won’t be. Jeurys Familia will not be available in the Mets series finale against the Phillies tonight. Familia has closed three games in a row. Clearly, the closer role will be…
-
Eric Campbell is on his way to New York
The Mets are preparing a contingency plan in the event David Wright goes on the disabled list tomorrow. Eric Campbell has been removed from the game between the Las Vegas 51s and the Sacramento Rivercats in Sacramento and is on his way to New York. Cory Vaughn replaced Campbell in left field.
-
Michael Cuddyer exits game after being hit in the hand, X-Rays negative
By Rich MacLeod, MLB.com: Michael Cuddyer left Tuesday night’s game against the Phillies in the 3rd inning after being hit in the hand by a pitch. Cuddyer’s X-Rays came back negative and he has a contusion (bruise) on his hand and, according to Michael Baron, he said that while his hand is sore that he could…
-
Jerry Blevins unavailable, Jeurys Familia will only close on Tuesday
Despite having an eight relievers in his bullpen, Terry Collins will have some limitations in his late-game maneuvers on Tuesday. LHP Jerry Blevins will be unavailable, Collins said, and Jeurys Familia will not be used unless there is a save situation. Blevins has been used in four of the first seven games of the year, including three of…
-
Matt Harvey intends to be more efficient in his home debut
“It’s good to get this one out of the way and now we have the big boy tomorrow,” Terry Collins told reporters yesterday afternoon. That big boy is Matt Harvey, who is making his first start at Citi Field since August 24, 2013 against the Tigers. That was 598 days ago. But as magnificent as Harvey…