Luis Gil has not thrown since being diagnosed with a lat strain during the first week of March. The Yankees righty was shut down for at least six weeks at the time of the injury. While Gil has hit the six-week mark, he’s still not ready to begin throwing. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com) that Gil will remain shut down for at least another 10 … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Gil, DeJong, Gray
Mets Getting Jeff McNeil Reps In Center Field
The Mets recently lost outfielder Jose Siri to a fractured tibia that will sideline him for a yet-to-be-determined (but obviously significant) period of time. That leaves Tyrone Taylor, Brandon Nimmo and infielder Luisangel Acuña as the three players on the roster with center field experience. Taylor and Nimmo have both played the position extensively in the majors, of course. … [Read more...] about Mets Getting Jeff McNeil Reps In Center Field
Mets To Promote Justin Hagenman
The Mets will recall right-hander Justin Hagenman to pitch in tomorrow’s series finale in Minnesota, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters (video via SNY). It’s still undecided whether he’ll start the game or work behind an opener, but he’ll make his major league debut. Hagenman is already on the 40-man roster after signing a major league free agent contract last … [Read more...] about Mets To Promote Justin Hagenman
Mets To Place Jose Siri On Injured List With Tibia Fracture
Mets center fielder Jose Siri was diagnosed with a fractured left tibia, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters following tonight’s win over Minnesota (relayed by Newsday’s Tim Healey). He’ll go on the 10-day injured list tomorrow and is surely in line for a lengthy absence. Siri suffered the injury on Saturday when he fouled a ball off his leg (video via SNY). He came out of … [Read more...] about Mets To Place Jose Siri On Injured List With Tibia Fracture
Luis Severino Discusses Offseason Talks With Mets
Luis Severino is scheduled to start for the Athletics on Sunday when the Mets and A’s face off in Sacramento, and as the veteran righty gets set to face his old team, Severino opened up about New York’s limited pursuit of a reunion last winter when Severino was a free agent. Severino told SNY and other media members that he had interest in re-signing with the Mets last winter, … [Read more...] about Luis Severino Discusses Offseason Talks With Mets