Righty Saul Gonzalez goes to the Chicago Cubs for the right-handed Givens. The 32-year old Givens is a familiar face to Mets manager Buck Showalter. When Givens pitched the first four years of his career with the Baltimore Orioles, Showalter was the manager. While with the Cubs this season, Givens posted an impressive 2.66 ERA. He joins a Mets bullpen which includes … [Read more...] about Mets trade for relief, acquire Mychal Givens
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Mets trade J.D. Davis to Giants
J.D. Davis was among four players going to the Giants for right-hand hitting Darin Ruf. Heading into the MLB trade deadline Tuesday, the Mets felt they needed an upgrade to their depth with the addition of the veteran Ruf. The 36-year old can play left field and first base. He also brings some pop in his bat with 11 home runs this season. The Mets have to like his … [Read more...] about Mets trade J.D. Davis to Giants
Jacob deGrom to make season debut for Mets vs Nationals
deGrom, a two-time Cy Young winner, will make his season debut Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. When the right-hander throws his first pitch it will end a 391-day stretch since his last major-league start. A stress reaction in deGrom's scapula has sidelined him this season. But on Sunday, Mets manager Buck Showalter confirmed that the four-time All-Star is … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom to make season debut for Mets vs Nationals
Juan Soto is a special player, the Nationals are right to want the world for him.
How far will the Yankees or Mets go for Juan Soto? How far will any MLB team go to get one the game's best players? The Washington Nationals want interested teams to offer their best for the 23-year old star. Nothing less than that should be acceptable. The asking price from the Nationals for Juan Soto is high. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said on FS1 that multiple … [Read more...] about Juan Soto is a special player, the Nationals are right to want the world for him.
Mets acquire catcher Michael Perez from Pirates
Perez helps address a void for the Mets behind the plate with James McCann and Tomas Nido sidelined with injuries. The Mets went to the Pirates and pulled off another trade -- the second in 24 hours between the two teams. The team announced Saturday that it acquired catcher Michael Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash. On Friday, the Mets sent … [Read more...] about Mets acquire catcher Michael Perez from Pirates
