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Zack Wheeler is officially pitching again!
Last night right-hander Zack Wheeler pitched in his first rehab game since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. The 26-year old pitcher threw only 17 pitches for the St. Lucie Mets as his start was cut short due to a rain delay. Wheeler allowed an unearned run as well as a walk in his lone inning of work. He also was reportedly hitting 90-96 mph last night which is an encouraging sign as well as he works his way back to the Mets rotation.
Wheeler will make another start sometime this upcoming week, and he is on track to join the Mets rotation during the first week of September at the latest. The Mets could certainly use Wheeler’s presence in the rotation, as the Mets are currently internally discussing whether to boot Logan Verrett from the rotation after his disappointing start last night. Since Verrett has taken over for the injured Matt Harvey in the Mets rotation he has posted a 5.61 ERA in six starts. It is unclear as of right now who would replace Verrett in the rotation, but that spot will certainly go to Wheeler when he is ready to be activated by the end of the month.
Lineups: Tigers vs. Mets 1:10 pm et.
New York Mets (56-54):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
3. Neil Walker (S) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) DH
5. James Loney (L) 1B
6. Michael Conforto (L) LF
7. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
8. Kelly Johnson (L) 3B
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Jacob deGrom RHP (7-5, 2.41 ERA)
Detroit Tigers (60-49):
1. Tyler Collins (L) CF
2. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
4. Victor Martinez (S) DH
5. J.D. Martinez (R) RF
6. Justin Upton (R) LF
7. Casey McGehee (R) 3B
8. James McCann (R) C
9. Andrew Romine (S) 2B
SP: Anibal Sanchez RHP (6-11, 6.26 ERA)
Today’s game will be broadcast on SNY.
Lineups: Mets vs. Tigers 7:10 pm et.
New York Mets (56-53):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) CF
2. Ty Kelly (S) LF
3. Neil Walker (S) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. Wilmer Flores (R) 1B
6. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
7. Kelly Johnson (L) 3B
8. Rene Rivera (R) DH
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Logan Verrett RHP (3-6, 4.20 ERA)
Detroit Tigers (60-49):
1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Tyler Collins (L) CF
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
4. Victor Martinez (S) DH
5. J.D. Martinez (R) RF
6. Nick Castellanos (R) 3B
7. Justin Upton (R) LF
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (S) C
9. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
SP: Matt Boyd LHP (2-2, 4.71 ERA)
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY.
Mets still can’t win two in a row.
It has been 30 days since the Mets last posted back-to-back wins. The team has been alternating wins and losses, as well as stringing together multiple losses in a row over that span of time. It has been increasingly frustrating to watch the offense and pitching not be on the same page on a consistent basis. Continue reading
Lineups & Game Notes: Mets vs. Tigers 7:10 pm et.
New York Mets (56-52):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) DH
2. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
3. Neil Walker (S) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. James Loney (L) 1B
6. Kelly Johnson (L) 3B
7. Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
8. Rene Rivera (R) C
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Noah Syndergaard RHP (9-5, 2.48 ERA)
Detroit Tigers (59-49):
1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Tyler Collins (L) CF
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
4. Victor Martinez (S) DH
5. J.D. Martinez (R) RF
6. Nick Castellanos (R) 3B
7. Justin Upton (R) LF
8. James McCann (R) C
9. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
SP: Justin Verlander RHP (11-6, 3.54 ERA)
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY.
Game Notes:
METS-TIGERS NOTES: The Mets scored 32 runs in a three- game series during their last trip to Detroit (June 28-30, 2011).
SPLITS: The Mets are 9-11 since the All-Star break… The Mets are 27-26 on the road this year.
INTERLEAGUE: The Mets are 8-6 vs. the American League this year (2-2 vs. Yankees, 3-1 vs. Kansas City, 2-1 vs. Cleveland and 1-2 vs. the White Sox)…Since 1997, when Interleague play began, the Mets are 174-162 (.518)…The .518 winning percentage in Interleague play is the best all-time among NL clubs.
HOLD IT RIGHT THERE: Addison Reed is tied for first in the majors with 27 holds…Reed set the single-season franchise record for holds last night at Yankee Stadium with his 27th… Aaron Heilman had 26 in 2006…Reed has the sixth-lowest ERA (1.93) among NL relievers (min. 40 innings)…He has posted a 1.38 ERA (six earned runs/39.0 innings) since May 1.
FIRST HOMERS AGAINST YANKS: Jay Bruce became the second Mets player whose first hit with the team was a home run against the Yankees…Shawn Estes’ first hit with the Mets was a homer off Roger Clemens at Shea Stadium on June 15, 2002.
FOUR OR MORE: The Mets have scored four or more runs in five straight games…It’s tied for the second-longest such stretch this season…New York scored four or more runs in eight consecutive games from April 15-23.
THOR VS. TIGERS: Has never faced the Tigers in his career…Has only faced Cameron Maybin and Justin Upton, holding them both without a hit in eight at-bats combined…Has struck out Upton in four of his six at-bats.
METS VS. VERLANDER: In two career starts Justin Verlander holds a career 1-1 record with a 6.00 ERA… He has struck out eight and walked five in 9 innings pitched…Notable numbers against Verlander are posted below…
- James Loney: .429 (3-7), 1 RBI
- Jay Bruce: .333 (1-3), 1 2B, 2 K
- Curtis Granderson: .222 (4-18), 1 HR, 2 2B
- Alejandro de Aza: .216 (8-37), 2 HR, 4 RBI
- Neil Walker: .167 (2-12), 1 2B, 1 3B
- Rene Rivera: .000 (0-4), 1 BB, 3 K
- Kelly Johnson: .000 (0-14), 6 K
Things to Know: Mets vs. Tigers
The Mets and Tigers will square off for a three-game series in Detroit this weekend beginning tonight. Some things to know heading into tonight’s opener are provided below. Continue reading
Recapping how the Mets split the Subway Series
The New York Mets and New York Yankees respectively split their four game series that saw them play two games each at each others home ballparks. Continue reading
Lineups: Mets vs. Yankees 7:05 pm et.
New York Mets (55-52):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) LF
2. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
3. Neil Walker (S) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. James Loney (L) 1B
6. Michael Conforto (L) DH
7. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
8. Kelly Johnson (L) 3B
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Bartolo Colon RHP (9-6, 3.58 ERA)
New York Yankees (54-53):
1. Brett Gardner (L) LF
2. Jacoby Ellsbury (L) CF
3. Chase Headley (S) 3B
4. Brian McCann (L) C
5. Starlin Castro (R) 2B
6. Didi Gregorius (L) SS
7. Gary Sanchez (R) DH
8. Rob Refsnyder (R) 1B
9. Aaron Hicks (S) RF
SP: Nathan Eovaldi RHP (9-7, 4.78 ERA)
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY and MLB Network.
Yoenis Cespedes hits the DL
The Mets have placed outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the 15-day DL with a right quadriceps injury. Cespedes appeared to re-aggravate the injury on the second swing of his last at-bat last night, and all talks of him playing as a designated hitter for the rest of the week went out the window. Cespedes has been dealing with this injury since the beginning of July, and there is no sense in playing him sporadically when rest is the best way to get him 100% healthy.
Recent pictures of Cespedes golfing with former Major Leaguer Kevin Millar surfaced prior to last night’s game and criticism has run rampant. I don’t believe golfing had any affect on the 30-year old outfielder’s quadricep flaring up last night, but it isn’t a good look in the eyes of the New York media and the fans. Since the quad injury had arisen he has sit for seven games and played sporadically for 14 games, while only hitting .227. It’s clear Cespedes needs rest to get back to the middle of the order monster we’ve known him to be. However staying off the golf course for the next 15 days would be the best public relations move for La Potencia.
Brandon Nimmo who is earning his share of frequent flyer miles between the number of trips he’s made between Las Vegas and New York was recalled in a corresponding move. Nimmo had reportedly only been in Las Vegas for an hour before being asked to fly back and his equipment won’t make it back in time for tonight’s game. The Mets have a left-handed heavy outfield now with the addition of the 23-year old outfielder, as all five outfielders on the active roster are left-handed.
Jay Bruce will now be looked upon to lead the offense while Cespedes is out. Bruce hasn’t gotten off to the start he would have liked to as he is 0-8 early in his Mets career, and he struck out looking in a critical bases loaded situation last night.
Duda likely done for season.
General Manager Sandy Alderson told reporters prior to tonight’s game that Lucas Duda’s back has flared up and he will be sidelined for 30 days to rest. Alderson also noted that it’s not optimistic to expect Duda back in the Mets lineup again this season. Duda’s doctor, Dr. Robert Watkins does not believe surgery will be needed for his stress fracture, just rest.
It’s a disappointing development for the 30-year old slugger who had high expectations coming into this season. Duda was only active for 39 games this season before suffering the injury back in May and has been unable to feel healthy enough to get back into game action. While many believed Duda would be out until August or early September at the latest, many didn’t expect him to sit out for the rest of the season. Duda was hitting .231 with seven home runs and 19 RBI’s.
Jay Bruce’s acquisition certainly helps the lineup in the power department, but I’m sure many on the Mets coaching staff are sour on this development. Especially after many of the coaches reportedly wanted to keep Daniel Murphy over Lucas Duda this past offseason. James Loney will now be the primary first baseman for the rest of the season. It’s fair to wonder if we have seen the last of Duda in a Mets uniform, as he could be non-tendered this offseason or traded as the Mets lineup is already lefty heavy.
Above The Mendoza 