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Terry Collins told reporters that Tuesday nights starter Jenrry Mejia will throw a bullpen session on Friday to see whether the blister on his right middle finger will be a factor. After his bullpen, Collins will look to see how he responds before making a determination as to whether the 24-year

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The New York Mets announced that lefthander John Lannan has been outrighted and that righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka has been called-up from Triple-A Las Vegas. Sandy Alderson told reporters that Dice K is coming to pitch out of the bullpen, but is also insurance in case any starter can’t make a start – an

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The Savannah Sand Gnats announced today on their website that Akeel Morris was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week. Morris was one of our 2014 Minor League Sleepers – Mets prospects you needed to keep an eye on this season – and so far he hasn’t disappointed.

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Outfielder Chris Young played in an extended spring training game on Thursday and had two singles, two walks and a sacrifice fly in five innings. On Friday he appeared in another extended spring training game in Port St. Lucie which went very well. The Mets announced that Young is

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With the news that closer Bobby Parnell will miss the rest of the season after deciding to have Tommy John surgery, I received a couple of emails asking me if this could pave the way for the MLB debut of pitching prospect Rafael Montero. The 23-year old control artist had a stellar season debut

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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY reported today that reliever Vic Black has landed on the disabled list at Triple-A Las Vegas with a pinched nerve on the right side of his neck, although the injury is believed to be minor. Black walked two and hit a batter in his first 51s appearance, apparently

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After Saturday’s exciting walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets announced they optioned Wilmer Flores to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room for Jon Niese from the 15-day DL. This was widely expected and Flores will continue to get reps at both shortstop and second base while the Mets continue to

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Jon Niese threw 4.2 innings in a simulated game in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday night, allowing four runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out four. He threw 49 of 76 pitches for strikes. This is the second minor league start since Niese received a cortisone shot

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The Mets will be adding Kyle Farnsworth to the 40-man roster to replace Bobby Parnell who is headed to the disabled list with a partial MCL tear in his right elbow. The Mets are also calling up Wilmer Flores to replace Daniel Murphy who will be placed on paternity leave after celebrating the birth of his son

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Here is the official 2014 Opening Day Roster for the New York Mets. Starting Rotation Dillon Gee, RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Zack Wheeler, RHP Jon Niese LHP (Disabled List) Jenrry Mejia, RHP Projected Starting Lineup Eric Young Jr., LF Daniel Murphy, 2B David Wright, 3B Curtis Granderson, RF Chris Young, CF

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