Category: News
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Savannah Sand Gnats likely moving to South Carolina in 2016
The Mets Low-A affiliate in Savannah are likely headed north after the 2015 season. Adam Rubin of ESPN New York says a move for the Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic League is “semi-official,” and are likely headed to Columbia, South Carolina for the 2016 season. The Sand Gnats would move to Spirit Communications Park, a…
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Rafael Montero could still be in the Mets rotation
When Zack Wheeler was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his elbow, the Mets immediately transitioned Dillon Gee back to a starting pitcher, and it was largely understood he would be back in the rotation. However, Andy Martino of the Daily News says while Gee remains the favorite for the fifth starter spot, the team…
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Mets option Jack Leathersich, send him to minors camp
The competition for the left-handed relief roles in the Mets bullpen was reduced by one on Tuesday afternoon. The Mets optioned LHP Jack Leathersich, and re-assigned him to minor league camp. Leathersich was making strides in his most recent outings, having allowed only one hit and no walks in his last six relief appearances, a span…
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Vic Black will resume throwing on Tuesday
Uncertainty continued to surround Vic Black on Monday. Originally, Black told reporters he was going to throw today, but instead it will be on Tuesday, Mets Assistant GM John Ricco said, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Black was originally slated to throw this past Saturday, but never wound up doing so, telling reporters he was still on…
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Mets officially announce initial regular season rotation
Terry Collins has provided clarity to a busy topic this spring, announcing their initial starting rotation for the regular season. Collins told reporters Bartolo Colon will start on Opening Day against the Nationals. He will be followed by Jacob deGrom on April 8 and Matt Harvey on April 9. That means deGrom will start the home opener on Monday,…