Carlos Carrasco Now In Mets Camp

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco stated on Saturday that he was late to camp due to some extra testing because of his medical history (heart/leukemia). He indicated that the tests showed no issues and he is good-to-go this spring. Carrasco added that because of his delay in arriving to spring training, he expects […]

Jose Abreu Returns To Spring Camp

Chicago White Sox first baseman and 2020 American League MVP Jose Abreu has returned to spring camp on Saturday. Abreu had been out as a result of his having tested positive for COVID-19. Despite the positive test, Abreu had been reportedly asymptomatic. In 2020, Abreu hit .317 with 19 home runs and led the major […]

Matthew Allan Working With Jacob deGrom

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Matthew Allan has been working with Jacob deGrom during the early part of spring training. The Mets have paired Allan with deGrom in nearly all of their drills. They are hoping the 19-year old prospect, who is currently the Mets' fourth-ranked MLB Pipeline prospect, can learn a bit of […]

Dellin Betances Feels Much Better This Spring

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dellin Betances said on Wednesday that he feels significantly better than he did last spring. Betances indicated that he was able to have a regular off-season which allowed him to work on his pitching and health. Betances is coming off a forgettable 2020 campaign that saw significant declines in his […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Impressive Bullpen Session Tuesday

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas reported that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom hit 99 mph in his bullpen session on Tuesday. Incredibly, it already sounds like deGrom is in midseason form. deGrom followed up his second consecutive National League Cy Young award season in 2019 by posting another gem in 2020. He finished 2020 with […]

Michael Conforto Has Yet To Discuss Extension

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto stated on Tuesday that he has not yet opened contract extension talks with the ball club. In 2020, Conforto posted a .322/.412/.927 slash line with nine home runs, and 31 RBI in 202 at-bats. In 2021, the consistent Conforto will be hitting in the middle of an even more […]

Edwin Diaz Preparing For Closer Role

On Tuesday, New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz stated that his preparation and mindset for the 2021 season is to be the team's closer. After a shaky 2019, Diaz put together an incredible 2020 campaign. While his overall 2020 save total of six was low, and he did lose the role for a brief […]

Jeff McNeil Expects To Primarily Play Second Base

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil stated on Monday that he imagines a lot of his repetitions will come at second base in 2021. With Jonathan Villar now with the Mets after signing a one-year deal this offseason, Villar should see some time at second base as part of a super-utility role. Though Villar will […]

No Extension Talks Between Mets, Francisco Lindor Yet

On Monday, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor stated that he was excited to start spring training with his new ballclub. 2021 will be Lindor's first season with the Mets after a blockbuster trade that sent him and pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland to New York. This will also be Lindor's last season before he's […]

David Peterson Competing For Rotation Spot This Spring

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson is no longer guaranteed a spot in the Mets' rotation. Given the team's numerous offseason moves including signing Marcus Stroman to a qualifying offer, trading for Carlos Carrasco and Joey Lucchesi, and signing free-agent Taijuan Walker to a two-year deal, the Mets now have a number of SP […]

Mets Sign Taijuan Walker

The New York Mets have signed right-handed starting pitcher Taijuan Walker to a deal. The terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed. In 2020, over 11 starts and 53 1/3 innings pitched between the Mariners and Blue Jays, Walker posted a 2.70 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, and a 50:19 K:BB. For his career, […]

Mets Unlikely To Sign Jackie Bradley Jr.

On Thursday, SNY reported that the New York Mets' chances of signing free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are now virtually non-existent. While the Mets previously engaged Bradley's agent, Scott Boras, the two sides never got remotely close to an agreement. With the Mets' recent additions of outfielders Albert Almora Jr. and Kevin Pillar, their outfield […]

Mets Interest In Taijuan Walker Remains Serious

On Wednesday, it was reported that the New York Mets have identified right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker as someone they have serious interest in. In 2020, over 11 starts and 53 1/3 innings pitched between the Mariners and Blue Jays, Walker posted a 2.70 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, and a 50:19 K:BB. For his career, the […]

Mets Remain In On Jeremy Jeffress

In addition to free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal, the New York Mets remain interested in 33-year-old free-agent reliever Jeremy Jeffress. Following a subpar 2019 season, the right-hander posted a 1.54 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB in 23 1/3 innings pitched for the Cubs in 2020. While Jeffress doesn't have the upside of Rosenthal, […]

David Peterson Could Be Subject To Innings Limit In 2021

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas says the team has not committed to a "hard" innings limit for any of their starting pitchers coming off of the short 2020 season, but they will pay close attention. One such starting pitcher that could be subject to an innings limit, should the Mets go that route, is […]

Noah Syndergaard On Schedule To Return In June

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) threw a side session at spring camp on Wednesday. According to manager Luis Rojas, Syndergaard looked "really good" and is on schedule to return sometime in June. Syndergaard missed the entire 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery, following a poor 2019 campaign in which he led […]

Mets Reach One-Year Deal With Kevin Pillar

The New York Mets reached a one-year deal with outfielder Kevin Pillar on Monday. Pillar, much like Albert Almora, will likely serve in a fourth outfielder/defensive replacement role for the Mets in 2021. Notably, Pillar is coming off of a solid 2020 season in which he posted a .288/.336/.462 slash line with six home runs, […]

Rockies Sign C.J. Cron To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday that they have signed first baseman C.J. Cron to a minor league contract with an invitation to their 2021 MLB spring training camp. In a limited 42 at-bats for the Tigers in 2020, Cron hit four home runs, to go with eight RBI and a brutal .190 average. Despite […]

Padres Sign Keone Kela

The San Diego Padres have signed free-agent relief pitcher Keone Kela. The deal will be finalized once Kela passes a physical. Kela, who posted 24 saves for the Texas Rangers during the 2018 season, was penciled in to be the closer in Pittsburgh prior to the 2020 campaign. Those plans were derailed when Kela tested […]

Mark Melancon Signs With Padres

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a deal with free-agent reliever Mark Melancon. The deal with Melancon will become official once he's passed a physical. Melancon posted 11 saves in 13 attempts, a 2.78 ERA, and a 1.28 WHIP in 22 2/3 innings pitched for the Braves in 2020. While his strikeout rates declined, […]

Seth Lugo Scheduled To Have Elbow Surgery

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that relief pitcher Seth Lugo is scheduled to have elbow surgery to remove a bone spur on Tuesday. The Mets indicated that following surgery, Lugo won't throw for at least six weeks. Obviously, this is horrible news with spring training set to begin within a week. Heading into […]

Jonathan Villar Signs One-Year Deal With Mets

The New York Mets signed infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar to a one-year deal worth $3.55 million plus incentives on Tuesday. In 2020, Villar posted an unimpressive .232/.301/.292 slash line in 185 at-bats for the Marlins and Blue Jays, though his 16 stolen bases ranked second in the MLB behind Adalberto Mondesi. In 2019, his last full […]

Albert Almora Jr. Signs With Mets

The New York Mets have agreed to a deal with free-agent center fielder Albert Almora Jr., pending a physical. Almora, a glove-first outfielder, adds to the Mets' depth in the outfield and should serve as either a late-inning defensive option for the Mets or as a part of a platoon in centerfield with left-handed hitter […]

Jordan Yamamoto Traded To Mets

The New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins for minor league infielder Federico Polanco. In 11 1/3 innings pitched for the Marlins last season, he posted an unimpressive 18.26 ERA and 3.00 WHIP over four appearances (three starts). Over his two seasons in the majors (90 IP total), Yamamoto […]

Didi Gregorius Returns To Phillies

Free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius has reached a two-year agreement worth $28 million with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to reports on Saturday. Gregorius will now return to the Phillies, where he posted a .284/.339/.488 slash line to go with 10 home runs and 40 RBI in 237 plate appearances in 2020, his first season in Philadelphia. […]

Eddie Rosario Signs With Cleveland

Free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Cleveland Indians late on Friday. Rosario is coming off a successful 2020 campaign where he hit .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in just 231 plate appearances with Minnesota. Rosario, who will be assured of a corner outfield starting role […]

Mets Fire General Manager Jared Porter

New York Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired on Tuesday morning after ESPN reported details that he sent unsolicited texts and inappropriate photos to a female reporter in 2016. Mets owner Steve Cohen announced the termination on Twitter. Porter's tenure as GM lasted just 37 days. The Mets will now look to fill the […]

Seth Lugo Likely To Work Out Of The Bullpen In 2021

The New York Mets are reportedly planning to use pitcher Seth Lugo out of the bullpen in 2021. Lugo served as both a starter and reliever in 2021, making nine appearances out of the bullpen before moving to the starting rotation. Consistent with his pitching history, Lugo was much more effective out of the bullpen […]

Biggest Fallers of 2020 – Relief Pitchers

In an abbreviated 60-game season, a large number of relievers previously considered to be lockdown closers or dominant set-up men struggled consistently, ultimately resulting in a negative impact on their fantasy value. As we previously did with RP risers, we will now look at the biggest fallers of the 2020 season as we gear up […]

Biggest Risers of 2020 – Relief Pitchers

In 2020, we saw a large number of relief pitchers, previously not in the upper tier of fantasy rankings, breakout or bounce back from 2019 decrepitude. Below we will take a look at a few of the biggest relief pitcher risers of the 2020 season as we gear up for 2021 drafts in the spring. […]