Jacob deGrom Throws Bullpen Session Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) threw a bullpen session on Friday. This keeps him in line to pitch Sunday against the Yankees in an exhibition game and, more importantly, in line to start on Opening Day. Assuming deGrom has no setbacks and gets the green light to pitch Opening Day, DFS players […]

Jacob deGrom Plays Catch Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) reportedly responded well to treatment and was able to play catch in the outfield on Thursday. Although the Mets have expressed some skepticism regarding deGrom's availability for Opening Day, manager Luis Rojas indicated that all signs were pointing in the right direction toward having him ready for […]

Jacob deGrom Hopes To Throw 80-85 Pitches On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) said he would like to throw 60-65 pitches in a Sunday night exhibition against the Yankees, with the goal of throwing 80-85 pitches on Opening Day. deGrom is also scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Although his MRI didn't reveal anything concerning on Wednesday, the […]

Jacob deGrom Leaves With Back Tightness

Following up on an earlier report, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom left a Mets' intrasquad game after just one inning on Tuesday. The Mets have since reported that his early departure was due to back tightness. At this point, it is too early to determine if this will impact deGrom's availability for the […]

Jacob deGrom Leaves Intrasquad Game After One Inning

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom left the Mets' intrasquad game after just one inning on Tuesday. It is unclear whether this early departure was planned or if it was unexpected. Obviously, this bears monitoring if and when the Mets provide an update. The reigning National League Cy Young winner has been in midseason […]

Robinson Cano Back In Mets Camp Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano was back in Mets summer camp on Tuesday and was planning to practice with the team. Cano had been absent from camp over the past week. No reason for his absence has been provided by the Mets. During spring training, Cano had been strengthening his legs in an […]

Jed Lowrie Still Dealing With Leg Brace Issues

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) is still sporting a large brace on his left leg that will impact his ability to play for the Mets. Lowrie has been attempting to transition from a large brace to a smaller brace since spring training in March. The smaller brace would enable Lowrie to play in […]

Robinson Cano Remains Questionable For Opening Day

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has been absent from Mets summer camp over the past week. No reason for his absence has been provided by the Mets. During spring training back in March, Cano had been spending time strengthening his legs in an effort to avoid the quadriceps and hamstring issues that limited […]

Yoenis Cespedes Is Certain He Will Be Ready By Opening Day

On Saturday, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) stated that he "know[s] for certain I will be ready [for Opening Day]." It appears that Cespedes is well on the road to full health ahead of the MLB season opener in late July. He will likely serve as the Mets’ regular designated hitter during […]

Robinson Cano Has Been Absent From Mets Camp

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has missed Mets summer camp the past two days, according to a report on Friday. No reason for his absence has been provided by the Mets. During spring training back in March, Cano had been spending time strengthening his legs in an effort to avoid quadriceps and hamstring […]

Dellin Betances Making Slow Gains In Velocity

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) still hasn’t reached the fastball velocity he exhibited when he was a lockdown reliever for the Yankees. Betances, who topped out at 90 mph in his Grapefruit League debut back in March, was only sitting at 92-93 mph in his first summer camp live batting practice […]

Michael Wacha Building Up To Work As A Starter

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha is currently building up to work as a regular rotation member. Heading into spring training, Wacha was primarily viewed as a spot starter and long relief option for the Mets. He was in competition with Steven Matz for the fifth rotation spot. However, with the season-ending injury to […]

Jared Hughes Remains Absent From Mets Camp

Recently signed New York Mets relief pitcher Jared Hughes, 35, has yet to appear in Mets' camp. The Mets have not provided any reason for Hughes' absence. Hughes posted a 4.04 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, one save, and 54 strikeouts in 71 1/3 innings for the Reds and Phillies in 2019. Hughes will likely serve in […]

Brad Brach Has Yet To Appear In Mets Camp

New York Mets relief pitcher Brad Brach has not yet arrived in Mets camp. No reason for his absence has been provided by the Mets. In 2019, Brach posted a 5.47 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 54 1/3 innings pitched between both the Cubs and Mets. Provided he is healthy, Brach, 34, will primarily serve […]

Jacob deGrom Working Toward 100 Pitches On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he expects to ramp up to 85 pitches in his last simulated game before the regular season begins. This would put deGrom in line for about 100 pitches on Opening Day. The reigning National League Cy Young winner appears to be in midseason form in camp and […]

Jacob deGrom Looks Dominant in Simulated Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom looked dominant in a simulated game on Sunday. Facing the Mets everyday lineup, deGrom threw two shutout innings, allowing two hits, striking out three and walking none. deGrom is coming off of a National League Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA […]

Mets Manager Non-Committal To Edwin Diaz At Closer

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas did not commit to reliever Edwin Diaz as the Mets closer on Sunday when asked about the Mets ninth inning bullpen situation. Rojas, instead, mentioned Diaz, Dellin Betances, Seth Lugo, and Jeurys Familia in the context of a possible closer-by-committee. This is a situation the bears monitoring as we […]

Amed Rosario Joins Mets Camp

Following up on an earlier report, New York Mets shortstop arrived at and participated in Mets' camp on Sunday afternoon. Rosario had previously been absent on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. No reason for his absence has been provided by the Mets. Rosario is coming off a great sophomore season in which he slashed .287/.323/.432 […]

Jed Lowrie Reportedly A Full Go

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (knee) is reportedly a full go according to manager Luis Rojas and is expected to play in a simulated game on Sunday. Lowrie played just nine games in 2019 due to knee issues and has dealt with complications related to knee surgery since the spring. If Lowrie proves to […]

Amed Rosario Still Absent From Camp

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario remained absent from camp on Sunday. Manager Luis Rojas had speculated that he would be present, but that did not materialize. Andres Gimenez played shortstop in a sim game in Rosario's place. No explanation has been provided by the Mets regarding his absence from camp since Friday. In 2019, […]

Melky Cabrera May See Time At First Base

New York Mets outfielder Melky Cabrera will work out at first base in addition to the outfield, according to manager Luis Rojas. With Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith rostered, the decision to work Cabrera out at first base is strictly to provide the Mets versatility during the shortened season. Cabrera is more likely to see […]

Amed Rosario Expected To Participate In Camp Very Soon

Following up on a prior report, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario did not work out with the team on Friday or Saturday. Manager Luis Rojas indicated that Rosario is expected to join the club very soon, possibly on Sunday. No explanation has been provided by the Mets regarding his absence. In 2019, Rosario hit […]

Yoenis Cespedes Impresses In Camp

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) drew rave reviews from fellow outfielder Michael Conforto and manager Luis Rojas on Saturday. Conforto stated that Cespedes looks motivated, "like a monster," and praised his light defensive work. Although it appears that Cespedes is well on the road to full health ahead of the season opener […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Work Out In Camp On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman did not work out in camp on Friday, but is expected to appear on Sunday. No reason was given for his absence on Friday. In 32 starts in 2019 between Toronto and New York, Stroman compiled 159 strikeouts in 184 1/3 IP while posting a 3.22 ERA and […]

Amed Rosario Did Not Work Out Friday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario did not work out with the team on Friday. No explanation was provided by the Mets. In 2019, Rosario hit .287 with 75 runs, 15 home runs, 72 RBI, and 19 stolen bases. Hopefully, Friday's absence is not related to an undisclosed injury or the pandemic. If healthy, Rosario […]

Dellin Betances Looks Good During Bullpen Session

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) looked "really good" during his bullpen session on Friday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Shoulder and Achilles injuries limited Betances to only one game last season for the Yankees. If Betances is in fact ready for the July start of the 2020 season, he and Seth […]

Jacob deGrom Appears To Be In Midseason Form

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom appears to be in midseason form, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Rojas made those statements on Friday following a bullpen session thrown by deGrom. deGrom is coming off of a National League Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 […]

Yoenis Cespedes Ramps Up To Sprinting

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) was able to ramp up to sprinting speed while quarantined. Cespedes, named to the Mets 60-man player pool, is coming off of heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since July of 2018. The Mets have indicated that they want to see him in person […]

Drew Smith Throwing Off Mound Since March

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith (elbow) has been throwing off a mound since this past March. Smith, who was still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery during spring training, has made the Mets 60-man player pool and could see time with the team during the season. The 26-year-old last pitched in 2018 for the Mets […]

Rick Porcello Will Help Mets

Two talent evaluators with strong knowledge of the NL East have mentioned New York Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello as a reason the Mets could emerge with the clear-cut second-best rotation in the division. The evaluators cited the fact that Porcello moved away from his sinker and two-seam fastball last season. They speculate that a […]