The Mets placed lefty A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to a left lat strain this weekend, but he’ll be out far longer than 15 days. Manager Carlos Mendoza tells the Mets beat that Minter’s injury is “pretty significant” and could require surgery (video link via SNY). A final decision on surgery hasn’t been made yet, as Minter is receiving a wave of additional … [Read more...] about A.J. Minter Could Require Season-Ending Surgery
Mets Designate José Ureña For Assignment
The Mets officially announced their previously-reported deal for left-hander Brooks Raley, with Sean Manaea transferred to the 60-day injured list. Raley, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, was promptly placed on the 15-day IL. The Mets also recalled right-hander Kevin Herget to the big league team. Right-hander José Ureña has been designated for assignment as the … [Read more...] about Mets Designate José Ureña For Assignment
Mets Select Jose Urena
The Mets announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Jose Urena. Urena will replace southpaw A.J. Minter on the roster as the southpaw heads to the 15-day injured list due to a left lat strain. Minter’s placement on the shelf is hardly a surprise, as he exited yesterday’s game with what was termed triceps soreness at the time. The Mets have a … [Read more...] about Mets Select Jose Urena
Looking Ahead To Club Options: NL East
MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the NL East. Only three teams in the division have such options, though Atlanta’s group of decisions involve some of the more notable players in the class. Previous installments: player options/opt-outs, NL West, AL West, NL Central, AL Central Atlanta Braves Ozzie Albies, 2B ($7MM club … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: NL East
A.J. Minter Exits With Triceps Soreness, IL Stint Likely
Mets reliever A.J. Minter left tonight’s game against the Nationals partway through the eighth inning. After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that the left-hander exited due to soreness in his triceps. Mendoza told reporters (including Will Sammon of The Athletic) that Minter will go for imaging and that a stint on the injured list is likely. Losing Minter for any … [Read more...] about A.J. Minter Exits With Triceps Soreness, IL Stint Likely