They claimed Zack Short off waivers yesterday. He could presumably fill a similar role.
Mets are designating IF Vidal Brujan for assignment, according to a person familiar with their plans.
Francisco Lindor is playing in simulated games this week, which means he’s getting close. So what happens to the Mets infield and lineup when he returns? sny.tv/articles/fra...
Strider threw five straight fastballs to Benge and Bichette, Benge couldn't catch up, Bichette could only foul them off. Then threw Bichette a slider, which he fouled off, then another, which he destroyed. Paid for pitch selection there, I think.
Stearns expects Lindor to play games for Mets “this month.” He played two simulated innings today, faced a minor league pitcher. Mendoza said he’ll do so again multiple times next week, which could allow for lesser rehab stint, but probably won’t eliminate need for one entirely.
Mendoza said the Mets probably aren’t going to wait to bring Tobias Myers back until he’s built up — said he’s eligible to return next week and they don’t expect to need to get him to 75/80 pitches or whatever before he returns.
Luis Robert Jr. says he expects to return this season. Said back has been responding better in recent days so he might be able to run on the field by the end of the week. Doesn’t know if issue will fully subside or will be something he will have to play through.
Some thoughts on Freddy Peralta, his Mets future, and a year surrounded by uncertainty: sny.tv/articles/met...
The funny thing about Braden Montgomery hitting a walk-off on the night Bob Costas is doing a throwback broadcast is that people were simply not named Braden back when Bob Costas was doing those old-school broadcasts
Mets say Austin Warren will start Wednesday and expected Wednesday starter Christian Scott will start Thursday instead.
