Tommy John surgery is on the table for Mets reliever Danny Young, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters (including Tim Healey of Newsday). The Mets placed the left-hander on the 15-day injured list this afternoon with an elbow sprain. The team hasn’t made the final determination, but Young is in for an extended absence. An elbow sprain involves at least some degree of ligament … [Read more...] about Mets’ Danny Young May Require Tommy John Surgery
Poll: Can Ben Rice Keep This Up?
Yesterday, Yankees slugger Ben Rice enjoyed a three-hit game that saw him slug two homers. It was a great game, but that’s become almost commonplace for the 26-year-old through the season’s first month. After making his big league debut at first base while filling in for Anthony Rizzo last summer, Rice entered Spring Training this year in the mix for a bench spot as a … [Read more...] about Poll: Can Ben Rice Keep This Up?
Mets Select Chris Devenski, Place Danny Young On IL With Elbow Sprain
The Mets announced today that they have selected right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse. He takes the active roster spot of left-hander Danny Young, who has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left elbow sprain, retroactive to April 27th. Left-hander Brooks Raley has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot for Devenski. The moves suddenly leaves the … [Read more...] about Mets Select Chris Devenski, Place Danny Young On IL With Elbow Sprain
MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to answer your questions, … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!
Mets To Select Brandon Waddell On Wednesday
The Mets are going to select the contract of left-hander Brandon Waddell tomorrow, per Tim Healey of Newsday. The southpaw will either start the game or work bulk innings behind an opener. That decision will perhaps be determined by who the club uses in tonight’s game. The Mets have an open 40-man spot after designating José Ureña for assignment earlier today, but they will … [Read more...] about Mets To Select Brandon Waddell On Wednesday