Starting pitching was a major strength for the New York Yankees in the spring. Then, three of their starters went down with injuries. Gerrit Cole is out for the season, and Luis Gil is out until at least July. Clarke Schmidt, diagnosed with right rotator cuff tendonitis, is on the 15-day IL retroactive to March 24. Beginning the rehab process last Saturday with Double-A … [Read more...] about Yankees Face Tough Decision in Rotation as Starter Nears Return
Anthony Volpe May Have Finally Found His Stride
Among the positives so far, this young season for the New York Yankees, the power surge of young shortstop Anthony Volpe must be near the top. The 23-year-old is entering his third season in the big leagues, and though he’s been one of the best defensive shortstops in the game, his offensive production hasn’t been quite up to snuff. Producing an OPS of .661 over his first two … [Read more...] about Anthony Volpe May Have Finally Found His Stride
Frankie Montas Trending Upward in Recovery from Lat Injury
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Frankie Montas has begun a throwing program, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. Montas was cleared to play catch from 60 feet as he begins a throwing progression. It’s the first time the right-hander has thrown since he was diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain in mid-February. “Everything is good from that end,” … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Trending Upward in Recovery from Lat Injury
Max Kranick is Key for the Mets Bullpen
MLB bullpens are extremely volatile. In one year, a player can be crucial to a team’s success, and the opposite the next year. That’s why it is key for teams to produce new bullpen arms, especially in today’s game. For the New York Mets, outside of the addition of A.J. Minter, the bullpen looks very similar to last year, except for the addition of 27-year-old Max Kranick. The … [Read more...] about Max Kranick is Key for the Mets Bullpen
Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever Ottavino to a Major League Contract
The New York Yankees made a somewhat crucial decision today pertaining to their bullpen, as the club announced that they have signed relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to a major league contract. He was promptly added to the active roster. The reason for the signing stems from Yankees closer Devin Williams heading to the paternity list. Williams’ absence will be temporary from the … [Read more...] about Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever Ottavino to a Major League Contract