The early stages of James Paxton’s recovery from February back surgery have been promising, reports Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. Paxton is “optimistic” he’ll begin a throwing program around ten days from now, relays Ackert. Paxton suggested he could be back in the Yankees’ rotation by May, which would be at the early end of the three to four month estimate for his … [Read more...] about James Paxton Progressing Well From Back Surgery
Latest On Yoenis Cespedes
It has been a trying couple years for Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, a former star. The 34-year-old missed a sizable chunk of time from 2017-18 and didn’t take the field at all last season as a result of various injuries, including one suffered during a run-in with a wild boar. The Mets then amended Cespedes’ contract back in December, dropping his 2020 salary from $29.5MM to … [Read more...] about Latest On Yoenis Cespedes
Latest On Jed Lowrie
The first season of the union between the Mets and infielder Jed Lowrie couldn’t have gone much worse. Signed to a two-year, $20MM contract after back-to-back terrific seasons with the Athletics, Lowrie appeared in just nine games in 2019 while battling multiple leg injuries. There’s at least some that hope he’ll be able to contribute in the second season of his deal, … [Read more...] about Latest On Jed Lowrie
Mets Optimistic On Yoenis Cespedes
New Mets skipper Luis Rojas discussed his initial impressions of still-rehabbing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes at this stage of camp. As MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports, the veteran seems to be showing a fair bit of promise as he looks to return from injury — but he also still has a ways to go. Per Rojas — Cespedes isn’t on speaking terms with the media at the moment — the … [Read more...] about Mets Optimistic On Yoenis Cespedes
MLBTR Poll: Last Year’s Division Champs
Of the six teams that finished in first place in their divisions in 2018, three (the Red Sox, Indians and Brewers) failed to defend their crowns last season. Two (the Red Sox and Indians) didn’t even make the playoffs, so ruling your division one year doesn’t mean you’ll end up in the postseason the next. Last season, the Yankees, Astros and Twins finished atop their divisions … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: Last Year’s Division Champs
Mets' Jordan Humphreys Considered Retiring
Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jordan Humphreys underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2017 and has since thrown just two innings, both at the rookie level last year. Still recovering from the procedure last summer, Humphreys considered calling it a career, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com relays. However, as DiComo details, Mets rehab pitching coordinator Jon Debus encouraged … [Read more...] about Mets' Jordan Humphreys Considered Retiring
MLBTR Video: Kris Bryant Likely To Start Season With Cubs; DJ LeMahieu’s Future In New York
MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down Kris Bryant’s situation with the Cubs and DJ LeMahieu’s walk year with the Yankees in today’s video: … [Read more...] about MLBTR Video: Kris Bryant Likely To Start Season With Cubs; DJ LeMahieu’s Future In New York
Luis Severino Shut Down Due To Forearm Discomfort
In yet another bit of troubling injury news for Yankees fans, manager Aaron Boone revealed Thursday that right-hander Luis Severino is experiencing forearm soreness that dates all the way back to his final ALCS appearance in 2019 (Twitter links via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch). Severino also has a loose body in his elbow, per Boone. He’ll be shut down for at least the next few days … [Read more...] about Luis Severino Shut Down Due To Forearm Discomfort
Camp Battles: Mets’ Rotation
We looked yesterday at the rotation battle in Phillies’ camp. Now, let’s head across the division and see what’s kicking with the Mets. Last year’s Mets staff was loaded with talent, but didn’t necessarily produce to its ceiling. Even with Jacob deGrom running out to a second-straight Cy Young award and Zack Wheeler setting the stage for a $110MM contract — one he signed with … [Read more...] about Camp Battles: Mets’ Rotation