Bassitt and the Mets agree to terms on an $8.8 million contract, avoiding arbitration and keeping the good vibes where they need to be. The deal is worth $8.65 million for this season and includes a mutual $19 million option for 2023. That includes a $150,000 buyout, bringing the total guarantee to $8.8 million, writes Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Both sides came to … [Read more...] about Good vibes continue for Chris Bassitt, Mets with new contract
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Max Scherzer expected to miss six-eight weeks due to oblique strain
It's not the news Mets fans were looking for on Scherzer. He joins co-ace Jacob deGrom and right-hander Tylor Megill on the injured list. Scherzer's MRI results revealed a “moderate to high grade internal oblique strain” , the team announced Thursday. The three-time Cy Young winner sustained the injury last night when throwing a slider to Albert Pujols. After the game, … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer expected to miss six-eight weeks due to oblique strain
Yankees Update: Ben Rortvedt has surgery on left knee
Recovery time for Rortvedt to begin playing in games is expected to be 6-8 weeks. Rortvedt underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday to repair a partially torn meniscus, the team announced. The procedure went “as expected” and the 24-year-old Rortvedt is expected to be ready to play in games within six-to-eight weeks. When Rortvedt arrived this … [Read more...] about Yankees Update: Ben Rortvedt has surgery on left knee
Mets’ Jacob deGrom progressing, no timetable for return
deGrom has yet to pitch this season and is on the mend from a stress reaction in his right scapula. The ace right-hander underwent his latest follow-up MRI yesterday, the team announced. The Mets issued the following statement in the wake of this latest test: “He underwent follow-up imaging yesterday that revealed continued healing in the scapula. He will … [Read more...] about Mets’ Jacob deGrom progressing, no timetable for return
Mets place Starling Marte on bereavement list
New York Mets outfielder Sterling Marte was placed on the bereavement list following the passing of his grandmother. Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Marte’s grandmother, Ponga Brigida, died unexpectedly. Marte was raised by his grandmother in the Dominican Republic after his mother died when he was 9. “It was heart-wrenching talking to him yesterday,” … [Read more...] about Mets place Starling Marte on bereavement list
