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New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets will have to wait at least another week for Jesse Winker as he gets epidural for back
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets will be without Jesse Winker at least a while longer. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday the DH, on the IL with back inflammation, had an epidural and would be sidelined at least another 7-10 days. Advertisement Winker played in just two games after being out for more than two months with an oblique strain that the Mets said was unrelated to the current back injury. 3 New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) hits a double during the 8th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Queens, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Starling Marte appears to be closer to a return from his right knee bruise, with Mendoza saying Friday the 36-year-old is running at full speed and could be back next week. Advertisement Without their lefty-righty DH combination, Mark Vientos was back in the lineup and went 0-for-4 in an 8-4 loss to the Reds. 'He's gonna play a big role on this team,'' Mendoza said before the game. 'He's too good of a hitter.' The Mets are still waiting for the version of Vientos that hit 27 homers a year ago to reappear. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Advertisement 'When he's making good swing decisions, he's a really good hitter and we need him,' Mendoza said With Vientos at DH, Ronny Mauricio got another start at third against a lefty. 3 Ronny Mauricio speaks with Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz after stealing second base in the ninth inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'He impacts the baseball from both sides,'' Mendoza said. 'He has an ability to drive the ball to all fields and like how he controls the strike zone. We know the chase is gonna be there, but the impact is there, as well. We'll continue to give him playing time. Advertisement Max Kranick, out since mid-June, is expected to have Tommy John surgery, Mendoza said. It would be the second time the right-hander will have to undergo the procedure. 'You feel for the guy,'' Mendoza said. 'We saw how important he was the first couple months out of the bullpen. It sucks for him and for us.' 3 Max Kranick is expected to undergo elbow surgery. JASON SZENES/NY POST More relief help could come soon, as José Buttó, out due to an illness, had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Syracuse. And Paul Blackburn is set to start a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Mets. Advertisement Francisco Alvarez hit another homer with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, as he continues to play well since being optioned on June 22. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Mendoza said the organization wants the catcher to 'continue to do the same thing,' with his bat and defense showing signs of improvement — but not enough to get back to the majors. 'He's making it hard on us and that's what we want,'' Mendoza said. Advertisement Kodai Senga won't pitch until Monday against the Dodgers, with Mendoza saying they are planning the next 'three or four weeks' and possibly using a sixth starter at some point. 'We're going to continue to monitor those guys,'' Mendoza said of his starters. 'We'll play the long game. We know how important they are for the rotation.' … José Siri won't be back anytime soon, having already missed three months with a left tibia fracture that's been slow to heal. Mendoza said there's no timetable for when the center fielder could begin running again.
New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
Who looks most likely to emerge as Mets' third-base solution in second half
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now The Mets have no shortage of third-base options, but do they have a third baseman? It's a question that last year at this time wasn't as troubling, with Mark Vientos' ascent among the season's significant storylines. Vientos played the position almost every day and helped carry the lineup all the way to Game 6 of the NLCS. But Vientos has been among this season's biggest disappointments, leading to what has become an open competition for playing time at the position. Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty have mostly shared third base with Vientos lately shuffled to DH — where injuries to Starling Marte and Jesse Winker have improved his chances for playing time.
New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets need more than just the ‘Fab Four' to get things rolling in the second half
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now There was a point in early June when it appeared as if everything had finally coalesced for the Mets. Juan Soto was beginning to resemble the player the Mets thought they were getting for $765 million, Pete Alonso was still delivering many of the big hits, and the pitchers were providing daily gems, whether it was Griffin Canning frustrating opponents with his changeup or Kodai Senga unleashing his ghost fork. It's been a different story since June 13, a stretch in which the Mets are 10-18 but have still managed to stay close to the Phillies in the NL East. Injuries were part of it, with Senga sidelined and Canning lost to a torn Achilles. Tylor Megill was also part of the IL parade. Just as Mets officials had begun answering questions about how they would find spots for excess starting pitchers, they had vacancies to fill.
New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets' second-half sprint can't rely on Juan Soto's rebound alone
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now Since Memorial Day weekend, the two best hitters in the majors have been Aaron Judge and Juan Soto — tops in OPS over the last month and a half. The powerful duo led the Yankees to the best record in the American League last year, and Judge has proven he can will them to the playoffs nearly single-handedly. Now, it's Soto's turn to take over New York with his own team. Despite a rocky start to his tenure in Queens that resulted in an All-Star snub, Soto has looked much more like the player who dominated at the plate in each of his previous stops.
New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets 2025 first-half report card: Star power carrying Amazin's in tight NL East race
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now A Mets team that just over a month ago appeared capable of rolling through the NL East lost its mojo. Lack of production with runners in scoring position and injuries have been the biggest factors in a 10-18 nosedive that began on June 13. Even so, the Mets will begin the post-All Star break on Friday only a half-game behind the first place Phillies in the NL East. Before we resume the pennant races, a look at the Mets' pre-All Star break grades.
