Vogelbach comes to the Mets in exchange for reliever Colin Holderman. The Mets were looking for extra pop in their lineup, Daniel Vogelbach brings a big bat to Queens. The 29-year old slugger is slashing .228/.338/.430 with an .769 OPS, 12 home runs and 34 RBIs. Vogelbach has mostly been a designated hitter, however can also play first base. The DH spot has been a … [Read more...] about Mets acquire Pirates slugger Daniel Vogelbach
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Yankees, Mets are in on the trade talks for Juan Soto
If the Yankees or Mets want to get Soto, it will cost a heavy price for the 23-year old star. With Major League Baseball swinging their way into the second half of the 2022 season, the trade deadline is looming. The top storyline in baseball right now is Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. The two-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner recently … [Read more...] about Yankees, Mets are in on the trade talks for Juan Soto
With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
The Braves and Phillies are showing serious signs of life, but Showalter isn't panicking. A week and a half ago, the Mets had a 10.5 game lead in the National League East. That was then, this is now. Their 10.5 game lead, which felt more like 20.5 games, was sitting at 5.5 games heading into Sunday's action. 10 games in 11 nights, on the west coast, has produced a … [Read more...] about With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
Mets add more depth, acquire J.T. Riddle
Riddle has mostly played at Triple-A Louisville this season, but also made two appearances with Cincinnati at the big league level. A veteran of six MLB seasons, Riddle received most of his playing time as a semi-regular with the Marlins from 2017-19, with 223 of his 252 career games coming during those three seasons. After playing 23 games with the Pirates during the … [Read more...] about Mets add more depth, acquire J.T. Riddle
Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster
In order to call up Plummer, the Mets optioned pitcher Yoan Lopez. Plummer brings outfield depth in the wake of losing Travis Jankowski to injury. He has slashed .250/.313/.511 across 99 plate appearances in Triple-A so far this season, his first year with the Mets organization after spending the rest of his career as a Cardinals’ farmhand. Plummer brings a … [Read more...] about Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster