Jacob deGrom Dominant On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was dominant over five innings in the Mets 1-0 win over the Braves on Opening Day. Over his five innings of work, deGrom allowed only a broken-bat single, one walk and struck out eight. As anticipated, deGrom was pulled after only five innings and 72 pitches following a […]

Andres Gimenez Makes Mets Roster

New York Mets shortstop Andres Gimenez, currently ranked 84 on MLB's Top-100 Prospects list and MLB Pipeline's third overall Mets prospect, made the Mets 30-man roster. With Amed Rosario entrenched as the Mets starting shortstop, the defensively sound Gimenez was initially expected to begin the season at Triple-A before the minor league season was canceled. […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On IL With Left Calf Muscle Tear

MRI results Wednesday revealed that New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been diagnosed with a left calf muscle tear. He has been placed on the injured list. It does not appear he will need surgery, but it is unclear how long Stroman will be sidelined. Depending on the severity of the muscle tear, […]

Robert Gsellman Likely Headed To The Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (triceps) is likely headed to the injured list to begin the season due to his right triceps issue. The expectation is that the IL stint will be backdated and Gsellman should be back with the team roughly a week into the season. In 2019, Gsellman produced a 4.66 […]

Mets Sign Brian Dozier To Minor League Deal

The New York Mets signed second baseman Brian Dozier to a minor league deal on Wednesday. After he was not added to the Padres' 60-man player pool in early July, Dozier elected free agency. The Mets' player pool now currently sits at 57 players, including Dozier. He was an All-Star with the Twins in 2015 […]

Mets Release Gordon Beckham On Wednesday

The New York Mets released infielder Gordon Beckham on Wednesday. Beckham appeared in 83 games for the Detroit Tigers in 2019, posting just a .215 average and a .643 OPS to go with six home runs and 15 RBI across 240 plate appearances. Now a free agent, Beckham remains off of the fantasy landscape in […]

Melky Cabrera Released By The Mets

The New York Mets released outfielder Melky Cabrera on Wednesday, corresponding with their signing of outfielder Juan Lagares to a minor league deal. In 2019, Cabrera hit .280/.313/.399 with seven home runs and 47 RBI in 378 at-bats for the Pirates. If Cabrera lands with a team in need of outfield depth, he may be […]

Mets Sign Juan Lagares To Minor League Deal

The New York Mets signed outfielder Juan Lagares to a minor league deal on Wednesday. A fan favorite in New York, Lagares had previously signed a minor league deal with the Padres back in February. After he was not added to the Padres' 60-man player pool in early July, Lagares elected free agency. Lagares will […]

Marcus Stroman Dealing With Calf Tightness

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman is dealing with calf tightness and is reportedly day-to-day, according to manager Luis Rojas. In 32 starts in 2019 between Toronto and New York, Stroman compiled 159 strikeouts in 184 1/3 innings pitched while posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. While his 2019 metrics suggest some regression […]

Wilson Ramos Returns To Camp

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos returned to Mets' camp on Tuesday after a three-day absence to deal with personal matters. Mets manager Luis Rojas was noncommittal when asked about whether Ramos would be ready by Opening Day. The Mets signed catcher Rene Rivera to their 40-man roster on Sunday as insurance in the event […]

Ryan Helsley (RP, STL) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: When asked about the Cardinals' closer role earlier in July, general manager John Mozeliak's first response was relief pitcher Ryan Helsley. Although Mozeliak also mentioned Giovanny Gallegos, he was placed on the injured list on July 18 for undisclosed reasons, despite the fact […]

Jake Marisnick Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

The New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick has been dealing with some left hamstring tightness, according to manager Luis Rojas. Marisnick did not play in the Mets' exhibition games against the Yankees on Saturday or Sunday. He was, however, present in Mets' camp on Monday doing baserunning drills. Nevertheless, Marisnick appears questionable to be ready […]

Jed Lowrie Placed On IL With Left Knee Discomfort

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) was placed on the injured list on Monday with left knee discomfort. Despite an entire offseason and the prolonged MLB shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowrie was unable to overcome his leg injury. This issue has plagued him since he signed a two-year, $20 million deal with […]

Wilson Ramos Dealing With Personal Matter

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos was not in Mets' camp on Saturday and Sunday and missed both exhibition games against the Yankees. Manager Luis Rojas stated that Ramos is dealing with a "personal matter" and no further reason for his absence was provided. In 2019, Ramos hit .288/.351/.416 with 14 home runs and 73 […]

Jacob deGrom On Track For Opening Day

The New York Mets were pleased with how starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) performed in his simulated game on Sunday. He remains on track to start on Opening Day against the Braves. DFS players should, however, take note that deGrom will likely be placed on a pitch count of about 80-85 pitches in the opener. […]

Robert Gsellman Questionable For Opening Day

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman is dealing with some right triceps tightness. Manager Luis Rojas stated that Gsellman is "in a progression" right now. Rojas would not commit to having Gsellman in the Opening Day bullpen. In 2019, Gsellman produced a 4.66 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and struck out 60 in 63 2/3 IP. […]

Yoenis Cespedes (OF, NYM) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: All signs point to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) being at, or close to, full health by Opening Day. Cespedes has looked impressive at the plate and in the field in summer camp. In fact, the Mets are so impressed by his progress from […]

Jed Lowrie Will Not Play In Sunday's Exhibition

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) will not play in Sunday's exhibition against the Yankees. Lowrie, who also sat for Saturday's exhibition, is still sporting a large brace on his left leg that impacts his ability to play. Mets manager Luis Rojas indicated Lowrie is still having trouble with baserunning and movements on defense. […]

Matt Adams Elects Free Agency

First baseman Matt Adams exercised his contractual release clause and elected free agency on Saturday. He is no longer a member of the New York Mets. In 2019, Adams hit only .226 with a .741 OPS, 20 home runs and 56 RBI in 111 games for the Nationals. Now a free agent, Adams should be […]

Robinson Cano An Option To Bat Third In Mets Lineup

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano hit third in the Mets lineup on Saturday against the Yankees. While manager Luis Rojas did not commit to Cano batting third going forward, he did intimate it was an option and that Cano should be featured in the middle of the batting order. Cano hit third 58 […]

Dellin Betances Looks Solid In Exhibition

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) looked solid in the Mets exhibition against the Yankees on Saturday. Betances delivered a scoreless inning of work, allowing just one hit. Betances was consistently throwing 92-93 mph, topping out at 95 mph. While the velocity still needs improvement, Betances indicated that he is 100% and […]

Jacob deGrom Will Not Pitch In Sunday Exhibition

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) will not start against the Yankees on Sunday. Mets manager Luis Rojas stated that deGrom will instead throw a 50-60 pitch bullpen session back at CitiField. Despite this news, it appears that deGrom still remains on track to start Opening Day against the Braves. Assuming deGrom has […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Get Work In Outfield

The New York Mets are looking to get outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) work in the outfield on Saturday or Sunday in an exhibition against the Yankees. As Cespedes continues to progress from leg injuries that have impacted him over the past three years, the Mets want to challenge him in the outfield in advance […]

Michael Wacha Impresses In Intrasquad Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha was impressive in his intrasquad game start on Thursday. He threw 65 pitches and faced 19 batters, allowing only one baserunner on an error. Wacha showed improved velocity during the truncated Grapefruit League season so Thursday's outing builds on expectations of a bounceback for him. With the season-ending […]

Drew Smith Throwing Mid-90s And Higher In Camp

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith (elbow), who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, has been throwing mid-90s and above in Mets summer camp, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. The 26-year-old last pitched in 2018 for the Mets when he posted a 3.54 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 28 innings pitched. Assuming he is […]

Robinson Cano Missed Camp For Personal Reasons

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano says he missed six days of Mets summer camp due to personal issues. Fortunately, it does not appear Cano missed camp due to issues related to health concerns, including the quadriceps and hamstring issues that limited him to just 107 games in 2019. The Mets will likely give […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Bullpen Session Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) threw a bullpen session on Friday. This keeps him in line to pitch Sunday against the Yankees in an exhibition game and, more importantly, in line to start on Opening Day. Assuming deGrom has no setbacks and gets the green light to pitch Opening Day, DFS players […]

Jacob deGrom Plays Catch Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) reportedly responded well to treatment and was able to play catch in the outfield on Thursday. Although the Mets have expressed some skepticism regarding deGrom's availability for Opening Day, manager Luis Rojas indicated that all signs were pointing in the right direction toward having him ready for […]

Jacob deGrom Hopes To Throw 80-85 Pitches On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) said he would like to throw 60-65 pitches in a Sunday night exhibition against the Yankees, with the goal of throwing 80-85 pitches on Opening Day. deGrom is also scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Although his MRI didn't reveal anything concerning on Wednesday, the […]

Jacob deGrom Leaves With Back Tightness

Following up on an earlier report, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom left a Mets' intrasquad game after just one inning on Tuesday. The Mets have since reported that his early departure was due to back tightness. At this point, it is too early to determine if this will impact deGrom's availability for the […]