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New York Times
24 minutes ago
- Business
- New York Times
Mets are recalling Ronny Mauricio after apparent injury to Mark Vientos: Source
LOS ANGELES — Ronny Mauricio is headed back to the major leagues earlier than expected. Mauricio, a former top prospect who missed all of last season after knee surgery, is joining the New York Mets in Los Angeles for the second game of their series against the Dodgers, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Advertisement While the corresponding roster move is not yet known, the Mets ran tests on third baseman Mark Vientos after he stumbled out of the batter's box and grabbed his hamstring during the Mets' 4-3 win over the Dodgers Monday night. The severity of Vientos' potential injury was not clear immediately after the game, but Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said, 'Didn't look good. He's going through all the testing. We gotta wait and see.' Mauricio got off to an impressive start with Triple-A Syracuse this season. In nine games and 39 plate appearances, Mauricio, a switch-hitter, slashed .515/.564/.818 with three home runs and four stolen bases. Mauricio, who debuted with the Mets in 2023, is known for his ability to hit balls exceedingly hard. The Mets intended to proceed slowly with Mauricio because he was increasing his volume of game action, and their infield already appeared crowded. However, an injury to their infield group changes things significantly. Mauricio played full back-to-back games in the field for the first time last week on May 28-29 and again on May 31-June 1. With Syracuse, he has appeared at second base and third base. Earlier in his rehab assignment, Mauricio played shortstop, his primary position as he has moved through the Mets' farm system. The Mets have recently used a combination of Vientos and Brett Baty at third base, with Baty, Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuña seeing time at second. Acuña, however, posted just a .476 OPS in May and has appeared mostly as a defensive replacement later in games over the last couple weeks. With Baty gaining more starts at third base recently, Vientos saw time at designated hitter, which could create another path for playing time for Mauricio. At DH, the Mets have also used Starling Marte against left-handers and Jared Young against right-handers.
CBS News
19 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
DEA uncovers massive alleged Los Angeles County drug ring, seizes thousands of pounds of meth, other drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has arrested four Los Angeles County men who allegedly trafficked "vast quantities" of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. The men were arrested on May 28, according to the DEA, and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Their names are as follows: Jesse "Gordo" Lopez-Martinez, 27 of Long Beach Carlos "Los" Mendoza Jr., 32 of Compton Hector Merced Parra Jr., 25 of South Gate Juan Francisco "Panchito" Felix Salazar, 28 of Whittier Each man was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to the DEA. Lopez-Martinez was also charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Mendoza was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Parra and Felix were charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. "The men and women of DEA will show zero tolerance for drug criminals, who continue to poison and devastate our communities," said Matthew Allen, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division. "Collaboration between DEA and law enforcement partners, at all levels, has never been more resolute. We're going to find you, shut down your activities, and ensure you face the full force of the law." According to the DEA, the men allegedly communicated on FaceTime and Snapchat using coded language as part of an organized operation. The DEA says Lopez-Martinez and Felix negotiated sales of drugs to customers, while Mendoza allegedly stored the illegal substances at a home in Compton. Lopez-Martinez then allegedly arranged deliveries of drugs to customers and, along with Mendoza, transported methamphetamine. Parra allegedly received fentanyl from Lopez-Martinez and Felix for further distribution. Each man could face a 10-year mandatory minimum prison sentence if convicted of all charges. During the investigation, the DEA says it seized the following approximations from the men: 1,730 pounds of methamphetamine 238 pounds of cocaine 257 pounds of powder fentanyl 360,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills $1,642,471 in drug proceeds 13 firearms Seven vehicles
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Juan Soto snaps 17-game home run drought in Mets' win
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto snapped a 17-game home run drought with a 404-foot homer to left-centerfield in the fourth inning of the New York Mets' 8-2 win Saturday over the Colorado Rockies. Soto's first homer since May 9 was clocked at 109.5 mph off the bat but hit into a 14 mph wind blowing out to right field. Advertisement 'He put a really good swing on it,' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. 'For him to hit it out of the ballpark like that on a day that the conditions are not in his favor, that's pretty impressive.' Asked if he was confident the ball would leave the yard, Soto grinned. 'I mean, 110 (mph), you've got to be,' Soto said. 'I knew it was gone.' The home run drought was the fourth-longest of the outfielder's eight-year career. Soto, who signed a record $765 million, 15-year deal in December, entered Saturday hitting just .143 with two extra-base hits in his previous 17 games. But the reception at Citi Field has remained mostly warm for Soto, who raised his hands to the cheering crowd following his home run trot. He was serenaded with chants of 'JUAN SO-TO' from fans in the right field seats in the top of the fifth, when he turned and raised his arms in acknowledgment. Advertisement 'It's a great feeling when you feel the support like that,' Soto said. Soto homered one pitch after Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run shot to right. 'Francisco (Lindor) and I were doing our picture down there,' Nimmo said, referring to the Mets' post-home run tradition of posing in the dugout. 'Heard the sound of the bat and the crowd going wild. We looked out and were able to see him go the other way. That's when he's the best. 'I think weather's starting to heat up, we're flipping the script into June, this field will start to play a little more fair. I think it's just a sign of good things to come. Great to go back-to-back with him.' ___ AP MLB: Jerry Beach, The Associated Press
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Juan Soto snaps 17-game home run drought in Mets' win
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto snapped a 17-game home run drought with a 404-foot homer to left-centerfield in the fourth inning of the New York Mets' 8-2 win Saturday over the Colorado Rockies. Soto's first homer since May 9 was clocked at 109.5 mph off the bat but hit into a 14 mph wind blowing out to right field. 'He put a really good swing on it,' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. 'For him to hit it out of the ballpark like that on a day that the conditions are not in his favor, that's pretty impressive.' Asked if he was confident the ball would leave the yard, Soto grinned. 'I mean, 110 (mph), you've got to be,' Soto said. 'I knew it was gone.' The home run drought was the fourth-longest of the outfielder's eight-year career. Soto, who signed a record $765 million, 15-year deal in December, entered Saturday hitting just .143 with two extra-base hits in his previous 17 games. But the reception at Citi Field has remained mostly warm for Soto, who raised his hands to the cheering crowd following his home run trot. He was serenaded with chants of 'JUAN SO-TO' from fans in the right field seats in the top of the fifth, when he turned and raised his arms in acknowledgment. 'It's a great feeling when you feel the support like that,' Soto said. Soto homered one pitch after Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run shot to right. 'Francisco (Lindor) and I were doing our picture down there,' Nimmo said, referring to the Mets' post-home run tradition of posing in the dugout. 'Heard the sound of the bat and the crowd going wild. We looked out and were able to see him go the other way. That's when he's the best. 'I think weather's starting to heat up, we're flipping the script into June, this field will start to play a little more fair. I think it's just a sign of good things to come. Great to go back-to-back with him.' ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Max Muncy's 200th career home run (5)
Carlos Mendoza, Pete Alonso, and Kodai Senga on Mets taking two of three from Dodgers Following the Mets' 3-1 win over the Dodgers, Carlos Mendoza speaks about taking two of three games from the former World Series champs, Pete Alonso reacts to hitting a clutch home run after his long drought, and Kodai Senga discusses settling down after his rocky first inning.
