Mets Junkies

  • Mets claim Bullpen Depth

    With the Mets losing a few relievers over the last month or so, it was obviously no secret that the Mets needed some help in the pen. So the Mets claimed Edwin Uceta from the Pittsburgh Pirates. While there’s nothing wildly impressive about him, he does at least average a strikeout per inning. The Dominican…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets 2023 Projections: Justin Verlander

    Recently, we did a 2023 Projection for infielder Jeff McNeil and as usual, it was a ton of fun. So let’s continue, however, this time we’ll move on to a pitcher. I figure that it won’t hurt to alternate weekly with a position player, then a pitcher. This week, we’ll take a gander at the…

    Gem Tablak

  • Ottavino Returning to Mets Bullpen

    Brooklyn native Adam Ottavino will return to the Bullpen for the Mets, joining Edwin Diaz as the second arm to be back from the 2022 season. Ottavino will earn $14.5M over the next two seasons, however does have the ability to opt out of the contract after just one season. The deal also includes up…

    Gem Tablak

  • Three Relievers the Mets Should Target

    The Mets have a plethora of players coming off of the roster in the next set of days. We’re not talking solely about the back-end of the rotation, or a late-inning defensive upgrade that you can plug and play. One of the positions that need to be addressed with some urgency is the team’s set…

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Recap: Alvarez Goes Beast Mode

    The Mets beat the Marlins 9-3 yesterday behind some powerfully offense. The power started in the first when Mark Canha and Francisco Lindor went back-to-back. It ended with a bomb by top prospect Francisco Alvarez in the eight. Lindor had a solid game going 2 for 3 with that homerun and double. The star shortstop…

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  • MetsJunkies Recap: Bucs upset Mets late

    Tylor Megill keeps on impressing as he took the mound on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Listen, the Pirates aren’t going to compete for their division this season however, they’ve definitely proven to be quite the scrappy little club. Megill on the other hand, tossed six shut-out innings while allowing six hits and no walks…

    Gem Tablak