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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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
Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski to miss 6-8 weeks following hand surgery
Jankowski will be out for a while after suffering a left 4th metacarpal fracture in Wednesday’s loss to the Giants. The Mets expect him to miss six-to-eight weeks after hurting his left hand while making a diving catch. A screw was inserted into the hand. Signed to a minor league deal by the Mets in the offseason, Jankowski has been an important piece for this year for … [Read more...] about Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski to miss 6-8 weeks following hand surgery
