The Mets optioned Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. As expected, they also optioned catcher Hayden Senger. New York will activate Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez from the 10-day IL before tomorrow’s game in Washington. McNeil will bounce between second base, the corner outfield, and potentially see some time in center field. … [Read more...] about Mets Option Brett Baty
Mets Expect To Activate Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil On Friday
The Mets are planning to reinstate catcher Francisco Alvarez and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil from the 10-day injured list on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to reporters (video link via SNY). Both players will be making their 2025 debuts. Each will play in one final rehab game today. Alvarez, 23, has appeared in nine rehab games thus far and taken 40 plate … [Read more...] about Mets Expect To Activate Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil On Friday
Yankees Select Tyler Matzek, Designate Yoendrys Gómez For Assignment
The Yankees announced that they have selected left-hander Tyler Matzek to their roster. Right-hander Yoendrys Gómez has been designated for assignment to open space on the active and 40-man rosters. Gómez, 25, was once a notable prospect for the Yankees. However, he came into 2025 out of options and with limited experience. Even though the Yankee rotation has lost Gerrit Cole, … [Read more...] about Yankees Select Tyler Matzek, Designate Yoendrys Gómez For Assignment
Jose Siri To Miss 8-10 Weeks
The Mets will be without Jose Siri for 8-10 weeks, president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters on Monday (link via Tim Healey of Newsday). It was clear that the center fielder would be out for a while after he was diagnosed with a left tibia fracture last week. He suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his leg. It had been a frustrating start for Siri … [Read more...] about Jose Siri To Miss 8-10 Weeks
Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition
The increasing popularity of opt-outs/player options as a means to close the gap in free agent signings and extensions has changed the face of free agency entirely. Not long ago, opt-outs were perks reserved for the game’s truly elite stars — a benefit to help differentiate nine-figure offers and secure the game’s top stars. In 2025, they’re downright commonplace. Opt-out laden … [Read more...] about Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition