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
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
Mets shift Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL, sign pitcher off waivers
deGrom, the two-time Cy Young Award winner, continues to rehab from a stress reaction on his right shoulder blade. DeGrom has not pitched this season and has been expected to be sidelined at least until June. By shifting the right-hander from the 10-day IL, the NL East-leading Mets made room on their 40-man roster for lefty Locke St. John, who was waived by the Chicago … [Read more...] about Mets shift Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL, sign pitcher off waivers
