Category: Rumors
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Mets feared Zack Wheeler’s elbow condition would be revealed in trade talks
Over the course of the last year, the perception had been Zack Wheeler was not available in trade scenarios. Based on what the Mets had invested in Wheeler and as much as he’d progressed through the end of 2014, that stood to considerable reason. However, in his column for the New York Post, Joel Sherman says…
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Mets are scouting LHP Brian Matusz
On Sunday, Sandy Alderson said he is hopeful his internal candidates for the left side of the bullpen would improve over the next couple of weeks, but will remain open minded to external options. With that said, the Mets are said to be scouting Orioles LHP Brian Matusz, according to Dan Martin of the New York…
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Yu Darvish could need Tommy John Surgery, Rangers not interested in Dillon Gee
Update, 6:25 PM: Even with the potential of Tommy John surgery for ace Yu Darvish, the Texas Rangers are not “especially interested” in Mets pitcher Dillon Gee at the moment, Jon Heyman reports on Twitter. March 7, 11:26 AM: Darvish and the Rangers will seek other opinions on his condition over the next couple of days. Darvish left his scheduled Cactus League start earlier…
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Yu Darvish to have MRI on right triceps
Yu Darvish will undergo an MRI on his right triceps, the Rangers announced on Friday. Darvish felt tightness in his tricep while warming up in the bullpen prior to his start on Thursday, and left his spring training debut after only one inning. “I don’t really think it’s anything to worry about,” Darvish said on Thursday. “I…
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Dillon Gee just wants to pitch, regardless of role or location
Dillon Gee started for the Mets in their Grapefruit League opener against the Braves at Disney World on Wednesday, and allowed two runs in two innings. “He settled down,” Terry Collins said after the Mets defeated the Braves 8-2 on Wednesday. “I’m sure he’s all amped up. He’s had it up to here with all…