Category: Rumors
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Mets still confident they’ll acquire a left-handed reliever before Opening Day
The clock is ticking on Spring Training, and still, nobody among the Mets’ internal candidates for left-handed relief is standing out. But as more and more players become available into the last week of the exhibition season, the Mets remain confident they’ll be able to fill one of their left-handed relief voids via the external…
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Mets are scouting three left-handed relievers with the Dodgers
The Mets are continuing their search for left-handed relief help outside of the organization, having expanded their search to teams in the National League West. The Dodgers have multiple left-handed relief options on their roster. As such, Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles reports the Mets are keeping an eye on Dodgers LHP’s JP Howell, Adam Liberatore, and Paco…
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‘Robust Market’ exists for LHP Brian Matusz, Mets optimistic they can acquire someone
The Mets continue to search for answers to their problems on the left side of their bullpen. While they’ve seen improved performances from Sean Gilmartin, Scott Rice, and Dario Alvarez in recent days, none of their three candidates have stood out consistently this spring. To address their obvious hole in the bullpen, the Mets have expressed interest…
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Rangers release LHP Joe Beimel, Mets an unlikely suitor
March 23: As Spring Training draws closer to a conclusion and several spots in the Mets bullpen still up for grabs, a potential fit for the left side of their relief unit has suddenly become available. The Rangers announced on Monday afternoon they’ve released LHP Joe Beimel. He is now a free agent. Beimel signed a…