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8 hours ago
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The prospects Mets gave up to acquire Cedric Mullins at MLB trade deadline
After filling out their bullpen through three trade deadline moves over the last week, the Mets addressed their need in center field by acquiring Cedric Mullins from the Orioles. The Amazin's sent a trio of right-handed pitchers — Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh — to Baltimore to bring Mullins to Queens. Advertisement Nunez is the highest-ranked prospect of the three as the Mets' No. 14 player in the farm system before the trade, per MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old was originally drafted in 2019 by the Padres in the 29th round as an infielder and played in San Diego's pipeline for two years before being released. Nunez then played college ball at Division II University of Tampa, transitioned into a two-way player and was signed by the Mets last summer strictly as a pitcher. He's since made his way to New York's Double-A affiliate and has pitched to a 2.10 ERA in 22 appearances at the level after dominating with High-A Brooklyn with a 0.63 ERA in 10 appearances. Gomez, the Mets' No. 30 prospect before the deal, recorded a 4.63 ERA across 27 appearances in Low-A and High-A this season. Advertisement 3 Cedric Mullins will fill a spot of weakness in center field for the Mets. Getty Images The 23-year-old Venezuelan prospect signed with the Mets in 2021 and is known for his trademark fastball that has topped out at 104.5 mph. It was the fastest pitch tracked by Statcast in the minor leagues since ABS was introduced to the Florida State League in 2021. Advertisement 3 Anthony Nunez #11 of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies pitches during the game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Binghamton, New York. Minor League Baseball via Getty 3 While unranked in the Mets' system ahead of the trade, Chandler Marsh has posted Marsh was the lone unranked player from New York's top-30 list. The undrafted free agent has made 33 appearances in Low-A and High-A ball this season, posting a 2.57 ERA and 0.86 WHIP.
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11 hours ago
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Mets' Juan Soto forced out of Padres game with painful injury
The post Mets' Juan Soto forced out of Padres game with painful injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets have a big series against the San Diego Padres leading into the MLB trade deadline. They already added Gregory Soto, a key piece to their bullpen. But a key player suffered an injury on Tuesday that could change the entire season. Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto left Tuesday's game with a foot contusion injury, per the team. 'Juan Soto was removed from tonight's game with a foot contusion,' the team's official account announced. Soto fouled a 0-2 pitch off his foot during an at-bat in the fourth inning. He finished the at-bat, grounding out, and was removed before the bottom of the inning. Tyrone Taylor came in to play center field, bumping Jeff McNeil to right field. Then, Starling Marte pinch-hit for Taylor, pushing McNeil back to center. Despite Soto not making the All-Star Game, the first year of the Mets' experiment has been sensational. He has 25 homers already, leads the majors with 84 walks, and has a team-high .875 OPS. The largest contract in North American sports history is hard to live up to, but Soto has done that so far. The Mets should be pushing to add pitching at the MLB trade deadline. Sean Manaea is finally back at full strength, but Griffin Canning is out for the year. Clay Holmes has never been a starter, making it tough to trust him late in the season. With so few pitchers available and many teams in need, Steve Cohen should be pushing all of the buttons to land a starter. If Soto is hurt, that only increases their need for a pitcher. Even if he is in the lineup on Wednesday, the Mets need a pitcher before Thursday. All Mets fans hold their breath as they await an announcement on Soto's foot. Meanwhile, the team plays an important game in San Diego. Related: Mets' Juan Soto breaks silence on concerning injury after blowout loss to Padres Related: Mets make 2 roster moves before Padres clash
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11 hours ago
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New York Mets make trade for reliever they needed: Grading the acquistion of Gregory Soto
The New York Mets acquired the lefty reliever they badly needed with a trade for Baltimore Orioles pitcher Gregory Soto. Bolstering the bullpen is rumored to be the Mets' top priority heading into next week's MLB trade deadline. Well, ahead of starting a big West Coast trip on Friday night, President David Stearns landed the pitcher they had to get in two-time All-Star Gregory Soto. In the deal, New York will send the O's prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster. The former is the better of the two players. And is currently ranked in the top 20 of the Mets' farm system on The 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic is still a couple of years away from the big leagues. But his fastball has started to reach 100 MPH in 2025, and he has a nasty cutter that reaches the mid-90s. Gregory Soto stats: 3.96 ERA, 1.294 WHIP, 44 strikeouts, 18 walks Grading the New York Mets trade for Gregory Soto The New York Mets currently lead the National League East and are just 2.5 games out of having the best record in baseball. This is a team that has a real chance of reaching the World Series in October. However, they have just one lone lefty in their bullpen. AJ Minter was one of the better moves the team made in the offseason. The plan was for him to be their top lefty arm out of the pen, but the Atlanta Braves veteran went down with a season-ending lat injury in the spring. The team has been scrambling to fill his void ever since. Gregory Soto contract: One year, $1.8 million Soto should be able to do that. The seven-year veteran is a two-time All-Star and was even under the spotlight as a closer during those two seasons. He won't be asked to do that in New York, but he is a player who has dealt with high-pressure situations. Something he will face in October. The combo of Soto and Brooks Raley from the left side gives manager Carlos Mendoza some very solid strategic options in the fall. The major drawback in the deal is that Soto is a rental. He is in the final year of arbitration and will be looking for a big pay raise from the $1.8 million he is making in 2025. Unless he is unbelievable in the playoffs, the Mets likely won't re-sign him in the winter. Nevertheless, it was a move they needed to make, and they got one of the better lefties on the market. Related Headlines New York Mets Make Trade for Reliever They Needed: Grading the Acquisition of Gregory Soto Former NASCAR Driver Rips Chase Elliott's Cup Series Lead, Calls it 'Mediocre' UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder Special Start Time, Predictions, Betting Info and How To Watch Report: Chicago Cubs Interested in Trade for 2 Relievers
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12 hours ago
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury
The post Mets' Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. New York Mets' catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered an injury scare on Wednesday in the 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. However, he and the club received good news, as it sounds like Alvarez may have avoided serious injury. Alvarez, who is 23 years old, was hit in the head by a pitch while serving as catcher behind the plate, according to Mets' beat writer Andrew Tredinnick. Francisco Alvarez initially finished the fifth inning after being hit, but was pulled before the sixth for concussion protocol. 'Francisco Alvarez has been removed from the game one inning after taking a foul ball off the left side of his helmet behind the plate.' Reports indicate that the former top prospect passed concussion protocol, per Anthony DiComo of Alvarez is okay enough to fly back to New York with his teammates. That's great news considering it could have been a much worse situation for the Mets star. 'Francisco Alvarez passed concussion protocols. He'll be permitted to fly back to New York with the team.' Alvarez's status for the upcoming games is up in the air for now. The Mets may decide to give him a break before returning to action. New York is not scheduled to play on Thursday. So, if the team decides to give Francisco Alvarez an off day on Friday, then that would give him over two days of rest before Saturday's matchup against the San Francisco Giants. Either way, the Mets will want Alvarez to return to the lineup sooner, rather than later. He's been solid as a catcher over recent years, as his defensive skills are well over par. Francisco Alvarez has also been a solid option as a hitter, in comparison to other catchers around the league. Through 142 at-bats so far this season, Alvarez owns a .246 batting average and .340 OBP while recording 35 hits, four home runs, and 13 RBIs. Related: Mets' next target after Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers trade moves Related: Ryne Stanek's hilarious reaction to Mets' Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley trades
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12 hours ago
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Ryne Stanek's hilarious reaction to Mets' Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley trades
The post Ryne Stanek's hilarious reaction to Mets' Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley trades appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline searching for bullpen help. Less than 24 hours before the July 31 deadline, New York's bullpen went from very thin behind Edwin Diaz and Ryne Stanek to very deep. The Mets traded for Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals and Taylor Rodgers from the San Francisco Giants within hours of each other. New York made a huge move in the offseason when it signed Juan Soto. After bringing him in, the pressure was on to make the most of 2025. However, injuries to their relievers put Mets manager Carlos Mendoza in a tough spot. Diaz is still one of the best closers in MLB, but now he has some backup. Rodgers can set the table, and Helsley can step in to close games when Diaz rests. Stanek was one of many New York players who marveled at the moves that his team was able to pull off. He spoke to New York Post reporter Mike Puma about the trades. According to him, his role changes after the new additions. 'I might be throwing the fourth inning now,' Stanek said. While Mendoza is unlikely to lean so heavily on his new-look bullpen, Stanek's joke carries some truth. While the Mets still want their starters to work deep into games, they have the bullpen depth to cover up their mistakes. Now that Kodai Senga has returned from injury, New York's pitching staff is fully healthy for the first time this season. Rodgers and Helsley join Gregory Soto as the newest additions to the Mets' roster. The moves are encouraging for a team trying to hold on to the top spot in the National League East. The moves they made on Wednesday were matched by the Philadelphia Phillies, who traded for Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran. The MLB trade deadline is less than 24 hours away. Despite that, New York did not waste any time getting deals done. Stanek and the rest of the team are ready to see what their new roster can accomplish. Related: Mets' next target after Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers trade moves Related: Mets' Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury
