Category: Minor League Baseball
WBC Action Tonight
Mets second baseman Dilson Herrera and Colombia will play Panama tonight at 7 pm et, in a WBC qualifying tournament final in Panama City. The winner of this tournament game tonight will advance to the 2017 WBC. Herrera has reached base five times in two WBC tournament games. The game can be seen on MLB.com live, or a delayed start will be shown on MLB Network at 8 pm et.
Also Mets catcher, Xorge Carillo and Mexico will play Nicaragua tonight at 10 pm et in a WBC qualifying tournament final in Mexicali Mexico. The winner of this tournament game tonight will also advance to the 2017 WBC. Carillo is hitless in four at-bats in the tournament thus far. The game can be seen on MLB.com live or on a delayed start following the Colombia-Panama game on MLB Network.
Edgin and Goeddel pitch in minor league game
RHP Erik Goeddel and LHP Josh Edgin both pitched in a game setting for the first time this morning in Port St. Lucie. ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin captured these photos this morning of them making their pitching debuts this spring.
Goeddel, who hasn’t pitched all spring since straining his lat muscle earlier in camp, played in a minor league intrasquad game and threw 14 pitches. Goeddel did not allow a batter to reach base as he retired the three batters he faced. It’s an important step for Goeddel in his return to the Mets. He is essentially in a battle for a bullpen spot with the rejuvenated Jim Henderson. Goeddel is now expected to start pitching in Grapefruit League games this week. Goeddel had a 2.43 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 33.1 innings last season.
Edgin, who is working back from Tommy John surgery pitched for the first time in a game situation since his operation last March. Edgin threw 16 pitches in a minor league intrasquad game, and struck out three batters, and hit one. This is a huge step in Edgin’s recovery from Tommy John, as he is one step closer to rejoining the Mets bullpen. Edgin is projected to rejoin the team on May 1st, and will be another weapon the Mets can add to a revamped bullpen. Edgin had a 1.32 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched back in 2014.
Mets Tidbits
- Matt Harvey was scheduled to start against the Washington Nationals this afternoon, but stayed behind in Port St. Lucie to face St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, due to potential inclement weather this afternoon. Harvey pitched 3.1 innings and allowed six runs, five of them earned. According to multiple people who watched Harvey pitch, Harvey was mainly working on his secondary stuff in the game and he looked good, until he started getting touched up in his last inning of work. Harvey simply wanted to get his start in and work on his off-speed pitches. The final line of the game is meaningless, as Harvey was just focused on sharpening his arsenal against the Cardinals minor leaguers.
- In WBC qualifying action, second baseman Dilson Herrera was 2-5 with an RBI single and a run scored, in Colombia’s win over Panama last night. Shortstop prospect Luis Guillorme was 1-3 with an RBI yesterday in Spain’s win over France.
- Former Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada signed a 1-year $1.5 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals this morning. With Cardinals starting shortstop Jhonny Peralta on the shelf for the first couple of months of the season, Tejada figures to be the Cardinals starting shortstop until Peralta returns. General Manager John Mozeliak was asked by MLB.com on the move and stated,”We do feel like there is an opportunity to add depth, because Tejada was recently released, and for us it made sense to pursue this. I just think it makes our club stronger overall, and ultimately it then gives [manager] Mike [Matheny] the flexibility to utilize the different infield positions until Peralta gets back.”
- ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin is reporting that RHP Erik Goeddel and LHP Josh Edgin will pitch in a minor league game Sunday. It will each be their first appearance in a game this spring as both pitchers are working their way back from injuries.
Who is Matt Reynolds?
Matt Reynolds has been a name that has been discussed by Mets fans and officials over the past couple of seasons, when a need has arisen with the Major League ball club. Reynolds seemed to have finally gotten his shot to make the Mets 25-man roster and stick with the team, after the recent release of Ruben Tejada. Continue reading
How are you doing lately? (Part 2)
With Spring Training quickly approaching its halfway point, I wanted to take a look at some notable former Mets players from the organization last season, and see how they are performing this spring with their new organizations. This edition of how are you doing lately covers other players not covered in the post yesterday. Click the jump and check out their statistics and analysis on their performance thus far.
Mets send 13 to minor league camp…
The New York Mets announced more trimming to their big league roster today by sending 13 players to minor league camp. The list of players includes three former first round picks, and some notable players who the Mets are very high on. Second baseman Dilson Herrera will report to minor league camp, when he returns from WBC qualifiers. The Mets active roster now sits at 39 players. Click the jump for the rest of the list of players who have been optioned.
David Wright goes 1-5 this afternoon…
(David Wright in Minor League action this afternoon; Photo taken by Anthony Dicomo, New York Mets beat writer for MLB.com.)
David Wright jumped around a couple of minor league games this afternoon, to get some work in the batters box. In Wright’s first appearance of the season facing live pitching, Wright went 1-5 with a strikeout. His lone hit was a single in his fourth at-bat. Wright did not play the field in any of these games but he did run the bases. According to Newsday’s Marc Carig, Wright will face live batting practice tomorrow, and the Mets will determine his next course of action after their off-day on Wednesday.
The expectation for Wright today was to face some live pitching, and run the bases which was the last step that has been laid out to him by the Mets training staff. I still expect Wright to play in Friday’s contest when the Mets return to Tradition Field to get some in-game action. Wilmer Flores has been working hard at third base all spring and it’s great that he’s receiving tons of reps, as at some point in a worst case scenario, he may be expected to play more third base than he originally expected. Wright has been thought to be limited to 130 games this season, with possibly Wilmer Flores filling in for the other 32 games. As long as Wright’s back feels fine over the next couple of days, I see no reason why he shouldn’t be ready for some game action this week as we approach the middle of Spring Training.
How are you doing lately?
With Spring Training quickly approaching its halfway point, I wanted to take a look at some notable former Mets players from the organization last season, and see how they are performing this spring with their new organizations. Click the jump and check out their statistics and analysis on their performance thus far.
Mets vs. Tigers Lineups 1:05 pm et
Mets:
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Neil Walker (S) 2B
3. Michael Conforto (L) LF
4. Lucas Duda (L) 1B
5. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
6. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
7. Kevin Plawecki (R) DH
8. Johnny Monell (L) C
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Seth Lugo RHP
Tigers:
1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Justin Upton (R) LF
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
4. Victor Martinez (S) DH
5. J.D. Martinez (R) RF
6. James McCann (R) C
7. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
8. Andrew Romine (S) 3B
9. Anthony Gose (L) CF
SP: Daniel Norris LHP
- Today’s game will not be televised but can be heard on WOR 710 AM.
Game Notes:
Available Pitchers for both squads:
METS: RHP Seth Lugo, LHP Sean Gilmartin, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Zack Thornton
TIGERS: LHP Daniel Norris, RHP Shane Greene, RHP Mark Lowe, LHP Justin Wilson
RHP SETH LUGO: Makes his first start of the Spring today in Lakeland vs. the Tigers…Has not allowed a run in two appearances (3.0 innings) during Grapefruit League play…Has allowed one hit with one walk and three strikeouts combined…
ALEJANDRO DE AZA: Was 1-3 on Sunday and is in today’s lineup.. Is batting .421 (8-19) with three doubles and six runs scored in eight games this Spring…
TRAVIS TAIJERON: Is on today’s travel roster…Is batting .421 (8-19) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, 10 RBI and five runs scored in 10 games this Spring…His .789 slugging percentage and his .421 batting average are third-best in the Grapefruit League entering play today…He also ranks among Grapefruit League in RBI (10, tied for second), and on-base percentage (.478, fifth).
VS. DETROIT: Today’s game is the second, and final, Grapefruit League game versus Detroit…The Mets beat the Tigers in a split squad game in Port St. Lucie, 7-3, on March 7.
Final: Mets 11 – Marlins 0
The Mets defeated the Marlins by the final score of 11-0 at Roger Dean Stadium this afternoon. For a complete box score recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- The Mets had 15 total hits this afternoon, while the Marlins only had 3.
- Matt Harvey had a strong start, going 4 innings, while only allowing 1 hit and 4 strikeouts.
- Jeurys Familia pitched a perfect frame with 2 K’s.
- Ruben Tejada had himself a game going 2-3 with 3 RBI, and a run scored.
- Yoenis Cespedes was 1-3 with an RBI single
- Johnny Monell was 1-1 with 2 RBI
- Travis Taijeron was 1-1 with 2 RBI. He is hitting .421 and has 10 RBI’s this spring.
- Dilson Herrera left today’s contest early after fouling a ball of his left knee in the 9th.
The New York Mets plain and simple came to play today. Everyone on the roster looked to be in midseason form, and it was all the more impressive that they did this against the Marlins Opening Day regulars. Matt Harvey was absolutely dominant and as I’ve said before, I believe this is going to be his best season in his career thus far. Familia, Blevins, and Bastardo pitched 3 innings of shutout ball, not even allowing a hit against them. Familia is going to have a big year, if the relievers in front of him can bridge the gap. Last year that was an issue, and I believe the Mets have built a stronger bullpen around Familia this season. Ruben Tejada just continues to rake since Asdrubal Cabrera went down, and his storyline is going to be an interesting one to follow for the rest of the spring. Johnny Monell who is being discussed as the potential backup catcher for the Mets, had a nice day at the plate, as he had a 2-run RBI double in the top of the 7th. Dilson Herrera is scheduled to leave for the WBC qualifiers Monday, so the injury he suffered will be something to keep an eye on.
- The Mets will travel to Lakeland tomorrow to face the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is slated for 1:05 pm et, and will not be televised but can be heard on WOR 710 AM.
- Jacob deGrom will make his second start of the spring against Tigers southpaw Daniel Norris.
Above The Mendoza 