Mets starter Griffin Canning had to be helped off the field in the third inning of tonight’s win over the Braves. He injured his left leg in what initially seemed to be a small, harmless hop after a Nick Allen chopper to shortstop (video via Awful Announcing). Replay showed Canning’s foot appear to buckle as he hit the ground, immediately raising concern about a potential … [Read more...] about Griffin Canning Believed To Have Suffered Achilles Injury
Mets Notes: Vientos, Manaea, Outfield
Mets third baseman Mark Vientos, out more than three weeks due to a hamstring strain, tells the team’s beat that expects to be activated from the injured list tomorrow (via Will Sammon of The Athletic). The Mets will need to make a decision as to how they’ll create active roster space for Vientos. Fellow young infielders Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio are both struggling at the … [Read more...] about Mets Notes: Vientos, Manaea, Outfield
Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
While days off and postponements leave clubs around the league without a uniform number of games played, one of the games in this week’s slate will represent the halfway point in the season for every team across MLB. Earlier this week, we checked in on the MVP race in both the American League and the National League as players around the game gear up for the second half. Those … [Read more...] about Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
Falvey: Twins Not Focused On Selling
The Twins have hit a rough patch lately but are still hoping to avoid going into the deadline as sellers. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey explained his thinking to members of the press this week, including Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune and Matthew Leach of MLB.com. “[Selling is] not my focus right now by any means,” Falvey said. “I think when you … [Read more...] about Falvey: Twins Not Focused On Selling
Mets Designate José Castillo, Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Mets announced that they have selected right-hander Jonathan Pintaro to the roster, a move that was reported yesterday, and recalled left-hander Brandon Waddell. In corresponding moves, they have designated left-handers José Castillo and Richard Lovelady for assignment. The Mets opened the season with A.J. Minter and Danny Young as the lefties in their bullpen. They lost … [Read more...] about Mets Designate José Castillo, Richard Lovelady For Assignment