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Aside from a couple of minor league rehab stints, Alvarez has been the Mets’ everyday catcher since 2023, when he led all National League catchers with 25 home runs. This season, after a rough start behind the plate and in the batter’s box, New York thought it was a good time for a reset.
MLB All-Star Game reserve rosters were revealed on July 6, just a few days after the game's starters (which included New York Mets shortstop Francisco
It’s 28-year-old Justin Hagenman the Mets are expected to look toward in Thursday’s doubleheader nightcap - provided he isn’t needed from the bullpen in the opening game.
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Manaea emerged as the ace of the Mets’ staff after tweaking his delivery last season. Turning to more of a side-arm slot, he pitched to a 2.70 ERA with 86 strikeouts during a 12-game stretch in which he tossed 76 1/3 innings. As a result, he was awarded a three-year, $75 million extension this winter.
Speaking after the Mets' win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, during which Soto had three hits, one run and one RBI, the slugger gave a funny but curious response when asked about the snub—specifically, if he would have wanted to make the All-Star team, anyway.
The first time Alex Carrillo hit 100 mph, he did not believe what his coaches were telling him. “I was like, ‘No I didn’t,’” Carrillo said, laughing.
All major-league debuts are special, but it has to hit especially hard when you almost quit baseball, like righthander nearly did.
Mets reliever Brooks Raley, currently on a rehab assignment, said his goal is to work his way back into a high-leverage role with New York.