Minor League News Archive

With spring training winding down and rosters beginning to take shape, prior to their final game of spring 2023 against the Marlins on Sunday, the New York Mets made a few more roster transactions. Right-handed pitcher Jeff Brigham was optioned to Triple-A Syracuase. Left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland and right-handed

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Brett Baty and Mark Vientos came to spring training ready to force their way onto the Opening Day roster. Despite outstanding spring performances, both Baty and Vientos have been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the 2023 season. Over 23 spring games, Baty has hit .325/460/.425 with a double,

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Mike Vasil made his first Grapefruit League start, and he would face the Atlanta Braves projected opening day lineup. It was a tough assignment for the Mets 2021 eighth round pick who pitched no higher than High-A Brooklyn. You wouldn’t get the sense he never pitched higher than that.

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Mike Mayer of MMN reports New York Mets pitching prospect Calvin Ziegler underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. At the moment, there is no timetable for his return, but it is anticipated he will pitch during the 2023 season. The development of bone spurs is

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The New York Mets have reported catchers Francisco Álvarez and Nick Meyer have been cut from major league camp. Álvarez has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, and Meyer has been reassigned to minor league camp. Entering spring training, Álvarez said it was his goal to make the Opening Day

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Down on The Farm, a newsletter focused on minor-league coverage released their Minor-League Ballpark Park Factors from the 2022 season. Park Factors have helped analysts and fans comprehend the value of specific batted-ball events, relative to the venue, for the last 20 years. Understanding the specific park factors behind

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The New York Mets have seen a number of bullpen injuries of late. Chief among them was Edwin Díaz’s season ending knee surgery ensuing from Puerto Rico celebrating their advancing in the World Baseball Classic. There have been other injuries during spring training as well. Bryce Montes de Oca

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Heading into the 2023 season, and really since the time the New York Mets made him the 12th overall pick in the 2019 draft, there were concerns about whether Brett Baty could handle the third base position. If anyone knows what that is like, it is current Mets bench

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When analyzing Brett Baty defensively, rte one thing that was always present was the arm strength. If he was going to get to a ball, he had the ability to get the out. Reports heading into spring training were Baty made significant strides defensively. He’s now more agile with

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During the offseason, the New York Mets signed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to a minor league deal. The Mets were interested like many teams have been because of his stuff. Yacabonis, 30, is a sinker/slider relief pitcher. In his career, he’s posted elite vertical movement with both pitches. That

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