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A lifelong NY Mets and NY Giants fan. NJ native, married with two children. A fantasy baseball veteran for well over two decades, I cover the New York Mets desk for RotoBaller MLB.
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Jeff McNeil Expected To Return To Lineup Friday
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (leg) is expected to return to the Mets' starting lineup on Friday when the Mets face the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. McNeil exited Tuesday's game against the Orioles with a cramp in his leg. Mets manager Luis Rojas was originally optimistic that McNeil would be good... Read More
Brandon Nimmo To Go On Rehab Assignment Before Return
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, will go on a rehab assignment before he returns to the team. According to manager Luis Rojas, the Mets want Nimmo to face competition before returning. It was originally believed Nimmo would return to the Mets... Read More
Kevin Pillar Remains Red Hot In May
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple in the Mets' 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Pillar has served as the primary centerfield with Brandon Nimmo (finger) on the 10-day injured list. With Wednesday's performance, Pillar is now hitting .341/.357/.585 with two home runs and seven RBI in... Read More
Dominic Smith Heating Up At The Plate
New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the Mets' 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Smith, who has struggled at the plate to start the season, is now beginning to get hot. With Wednesday's performance, he raised his slash line to .250/.295/.356 to go... Read More
Taijuan Walker With Another Strong Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker had another strong start on Wednesday against the Orioles in the Mets' 7-1 win. Walker, who improved to 3-1 on the season, went seven innings allowing just four hits, three walks, and one earned run, while striking out four. It was his third quality start in his last... Read More
Albert Almora Jr. Placed On Injured List
New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday following a hard collision with the outfield wall in Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was forced to leave Tuesday's game and was able to walk off the field in his own power. X-rays came back negative... Read More
Khalil Lee Called Up By Mets On Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder and seventh-ranked prospect Khalil Lee is being called up by the Mets in the wake of Albert Almora Jr.'s (shoulder) placement on the 10-day injured list. He will be active for the Mets' game on Wednesday against the Orioles. Lee, 22, was acquired by the Mets as part of the three-team... Read More
Dominic Smith With Clutch Hit In The Ninth Inning
New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith, who was out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Baltimore Orioles lefty John Means, entered the game in the eighth inning as an injury replacement for outfielder Albert Almora Jr. In his only at-bat of the game, Smith tied the game 2-2 in the ninth inning... Read More
Marcus Stroman Posts A Quality Start On Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went 6 1/3 very effective innings pitched in the Mets' 3-2 win over the Orioles on Tuesday. Stroman allowed just four hits, two walks, and one earned run while striking out five. Despite the quality start, he, unfortunately, did not factor into the decision. Stroman (3-3) now owns... Read More
Jacob deGrom Officially Placed On 10-Day Injured List
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) was officially placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 10, with right side tightness on Tuesday. As previously reported, deGrom's MRI exam was clean after he was forced to leave his start early on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness in his right side.... Read More
Brandon Nimmo May Return For Weekend Series Against Rays
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, may return to the team for their upcoming weekend series against Tampa Bay. While Nimmo has been sidelined, Kevin Pillar has seen an increase in playing time. Nimmo's return would be a welcomed sight for the... Read More
J.D. Davis Unlikely To Come Off Injured List Wednesday
New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, does not appear likely to come off the IL on Wednesday when first eligible. Davis sprained his hand on a swing he took in his final at-bat against the Phillies on May 2. Davis already spent time on the IL earlier... Read More
Jacob deGrom Prognosis Looks Positive
The initial prognosis for New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side), who exited his start on Sunday with tightness in his right side, looks good according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. After an MRI, the Mets are reportedly optimistic that a stay on the injured list for deGrom will not be necessary, Although... Read More
James McCann With Three Strikeouts On Sunday
New York Mets catcher James McCann had another rough day at the plate on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. He went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts and a run scored. McCann is slashing just .210/.273/.247 with one home run, seven RBI, and 22 strikeouts in 88 plate appearances on the season. After... Read More
Miguel Castro Notches Second Hold On Sunday
New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Miguel Castro picked up his second hold of the season on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. He pitched a scoreless sixth inning, working around a walk, allowing no hits to help preserve the lead and eventual win. In 13 innings pitched in 2021, Castro has... Read More
Pete Alonso's Bat Cooling Off
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, after a brief hot spell, is now just 1-for-15 over his past five games. Alonso went 0-for-2 with two walks in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He is hitting just .238 with no home runs and one RBI over his past seven games (21... Read More
Michael Conforto Picks Up Two Hits Sunday
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. After a slow start to the 2021 campaign, Conforto had briefly gotten hot but he cooled off once again, notwithstanding a continued ability to get on base. Hopefully, this two-hit performance will jump-start Conforto's... Read More
Noah Syndergaard To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so, according to Mets' beat reporter Anthony DiComo on Saturday. Assuming he has no setbacks in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Syndergaard is scheduled to return to the Mets' rotation in... Read More
Seth Lugo On Track For Minor League Rehab Assignment
New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so. Assuming all goes well with his rehab, Lugo should return to the team in late May. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May and Miguel... Read More
Jonathan Villar Making Most Of Playing Time
New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two walks, and an RBI in the Mets' 5-4 ten inning win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. The steal was Villar's first of the season. Villar is now batting .273/.407/.409 with a home run, four RBI, and a steal in May while primarily... Read More
David Peterson Fails To Last Two Innings On Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson lasted just one and 1/3 inning pitched on Friday in the Mets' 5-4 ten inning win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Peterson, who put up three strong starts over his last four outings, completely lost the strike zone in the second inning of Friday's contest. He hit a batter... Read More
Francisco Lindor Homers On Friday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-5 with a clutch two-run home run in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. The homer, which tied the game in the seventh inning, was just Lindor's second of the season. Lindor is now hitting .175/.302/.242 on the season with two HR, five RBI, and... Read More
Edwin Diaz Picks Up His Fourth Save Of 2021
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his fourth save of the season on Thursday in the Mets' 4-1 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. In his one inning of work, Diaz did allow two hits but managed to strand both baserunners in securing the win. Although he didn't strike anyone out on... Read More
Trevor May Throws Another Clean Inning In Mets Win
New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May threw a clean eighth inning in the Mets' 4-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Over his one inning of work, May recorded two strikeouts, did not allow a base runner, and picked up his second hold of the season. After an inauspicious debut with the Mets back... Read More
Taijuan Walker Dominant On Thursday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker dominated the Cardinals on Thursday en route to his second win of the season in the Mets' 4-1 victory. Walker went seven innings, allowing only one hit and one unearned run while striking out eight. It was, without question, Walker's best start of the young 2021 campaign. He... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Moved To 60-Day Injured List
In a surprise move, the New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This will now push Carrasco's return timeline back just a few weeks. Originally expected to rejoin the Mets the week of May 9, Carrasco now cannot return to the team until May 31. It... Read More
Khalil Lee Could Get Called Up By Mets On Friday
New York Mets outfielder and seventh-ranked prospect Khalil Lee has been instructed by team officials to be ready in the event the Mets call him up and activate him for a weekend series against the Diamondbacks beginning Friday. Lee, 22, was acquired by the Mets as part of the three-team trade last winter that sent... Read More
Jacob deGrom Expected To Throw On Thursday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) is expected to play catch on Thursday in St. Louis and will get checked out by team doctors. If he has no setbacks, he will remain on track to start on Sunday against Arizona. deGrom has been nothing short of dominant so far in 2021. He has... Read More
Dominic Smith Picks Up Two More Hits Wednesday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets' 7-2 win over the Cardinals in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Smith sat the first game of the twin bill, though he did have a pinch-hit appearance and went 0-for-1. Smith has been struggling to start... Read More
Jonathan Villar Homers On Wednesday
New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in the Mets' 7-2 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader. The homer was Villar's first of the season. With J.D. Davis (hand) and Luis Guillorme (oblique) both on the injured... Read More
