PECOTA loves the 2019 NEW YORK METS

The Mets recalled RHP Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned INF Luis Guillorme.

If the Mets are not going to use Díaz here — when he’s clearly better than the other option, when he hasn’t pitched in three days, when the bases are loaded in a one-run game, when the heart of the opposing order is up, when it’s a division rival, when the pitcher’s spot in the order is a full nine batters away, when it’s literally the highest-leverage plate appearance of the Mets’ season to this point — then it’s fair to wonder when they will.

“He’s not going to get four outs,” manager Mickey Callaway said after the game. “He’s going to get three.”

lol Mickey

thx to you last night i was thinking "Mathenaging"

Mickey has much to learn from the spirit of Matheny. anyone can imitate it for a night, a few weeks. but let's see him commit to it for 5+ seasons

supposedly the Diaz Rules have been imposed by the front office -- but that doesn't explain why his 'three outs' are apparently only for the ninth when leading

Brandon Nimmo's first eight games: .077/.250/.077, 0 XBH, 5 BB, 17 K.

Brandon Nimmo's next eight games: .393/.500/.821, 6 XBH, 5 BB, 9 K.

It appears he's figured it out.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 16, 2019

Matz can't miss batz.

31 pitches, 0 outs recorded.

ERA jumps from 1.65 to 4.96

Brandon Nimmo still has a ton of soreness in his neck. He took a muscle relaxer, but woke up with little range of motion -- about the same as yesterday.

Nimmo is almost certainly unavailable to pinch-hit today, but he doesn't think it's serious enough to warrant an IL stint.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 17, 2019

DeGrom’s elbow is “barking” according to Callaway. He’s been sent back to NY for an MRI.

— Steve Gelbs (@SteveGelbs) April 19, 2019

muzzle that 'bow imo

of courrrrrse

let's fucking do this

what, BP vs Vargas? congratulations.

if mickey has vargas throwing BP before he starts, that might explain some of his troubles

Appears to be a duel of mid-80s-mph junkballers.

Radio team sez MRI for deGrom not yet planned.

has 'barking elbow' ever been solved without surgery (apart from tanaka?)

I know everyone is naturally skeptical when it comes to injuries, and that reputation exists for a reason.

That said, everything I've heard today indicates this really is a minor issue for Jacob deGrom, at least as far as the Mets can tell pre-MRI. The concern level isn't high.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 19, 2019

Jacob deGrom throwing a baseball. pic.twitter.com/9G15mIvfCV

— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) April 20, 2019

Happy Birthday Morbs,

- Dex

wasn't watching

Dexter Fowler kindly helps Noah Syndergaard get his first home run of the season: https://t.co/z17J5GWUu3 pic.twitter.com/JHuGIr7NED

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) April 21, 2019

Jake MRI negative

9:50 start!

D'arnaud DFA'd, Nido with a clutch 2-RBI 2B today.

the d'Arnaud saga

https://www.amazinavenue.com/2019/4/30/18522810/mets-catchers-darnaud-nido-mesorco-plawecki-van-wagenen-depth-new-york

vargas cruelly robbed of a W

8 scoreless for Thor, and his solo HR is his 1-0 lead

first MLB pitcher to bat for himself in the eighth this season

shutout!

you kids might want to look that term up in Dickson's Baseball Dictionary

Source: The Mets have acquired right-handed Rays reliever Wilmer Font for cash or a player to be named.

Font throws in the mid-90s with two distinct braking pitches. He had a 5.79 ERA with the Rays and offers the Mets another bullpen option.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 6, 2019

Steven Matz was unable to throw in his recent bullpen session and is heading back to New York to get a nerve issue in his elbow checked out.

Apparently he's only going to a miss a single start.

Being faithful to the Mets truly is a constant emotional rollercoaster

— Julia Salazar (@JuliaCarmel__) May 8, 2019

NIDO NEATO!

"New York Mets announce that fans going to a game right after work are no longer welcome" https://t.co/FAfHUk9bjC

— Evan Davies (@efd) May 10, 2019

Yeah, that's bullshit. I carry a frayed laptop bag these days instead of a knapsack, but still.

that is the least helpful infographic. bags with more than one compartment aren't allowed?

i know you're supposed to click through to the link for details but something tells me quite a few fans aren't going to thoroughly review mets.com/bagpolicy

The New York Mets are the 6th MLB team to prohibit backpacks following the Astros, Cardinals, Nationals, Rays, and Tigers.

ain't that America

that must have really hurt the Rays attendance figures

I'm surprised the Rays don't allow Ginzu knives and fireworks

rays are also now cashless, which will no doubt be coming to a stadium near you before long

https://deadspin.com/cashless-stadiums-are-the-next-frontier-in-fan-exploita-1832061651

just like the newly renovated cafeteria at my "job," which i avoid. Homie don't pay that.

Looking forward to affordable MLV VR when I can just sit in a lawn chair outside and pretend I'm at the game rather than run the outrageously expensive obstacle course that is going to an actual game

MLB

this is also another way to boost food sales on the margins, ppl will be less inclined to bring a sandwich or whatever in from outside

oh hey missed Matz to IL

Dominic Smith is back today, which is good news for the Mets' bench:https://t.co/g1ysTA85TQ

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 10, 2019

Jed Lowrie update: He had a setback.

Out all season with sprained left knee capsule, Lowrie now is dealing with a hamstring strain. He’s going back to Port St. Lucie and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) May 14, 2019