Hey there, Mets fans!
Usually I start these briefings off with a “Happy Saturday!”, but alas, there is no Mets baseball today, so it’s more like a “Mediocre Saturday.”
Major League Baseball decided Friday to officially move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Atlanta, Georgia; an alternate location has yet to be chosen.
Latest Mets News
Major League Baseball announced on Friday morning that it will be postponing the season opening series between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals, which was previously delayed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in the Nationals organization. The Mets will continue to workout in Washington D.C., before taking a bus to Philadelphia for their newly established Opening Day against the Phillies on Monday, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Luis Rojas told reporters on Friday that newly acquired starter Taijuan Walker will get the nod for the home opener next Thursday. Walker posted about his excitement on his Twitter account.
Rojas also updated Mets fans on the teams’ rotation plans for the upcoming series against Philadelphia beginning on Monday. Jacob deGrom will get the start on Monday, followed by Marcus Stroman on Tuesday and David Peterson on Wednesday.
Finally, Rojas also announced that injured starter Carlos Carrasco has successfully completed bullpen sessions, and threw 15 pitches to live batters recently.
The Mets updated their alternate site roster on Friday, placing Jesus Reyes, Dan Rizzie, Drew Jackson and David Thompson on the “Development List,” which functions like a taxi squad and does not count against the 28-player limit, according to Jacob Resnick of SNY.
Latest MLB News
Major League Baseball announced on Friday afternoon that it will move the site of the 2021 All-Star Game and draft to away from Atlanta, Georgia. They have not yet decided on a new location. MLB released a statement explaining the decision, which can be found via Evan Drellich of The Athletic.
The New York Yankees unveiled a new plaque honoring late New York Post photographer Anthony Causi, who died of complications related to COVID-19 in April of 2020, according to the New York Post.
Microsoft confirmed on Friday that MLB The Show 21 will come to Xbox on its launch day, according to IGN.
Marlins pitcher Sixto Sanchez has mild inflammation in his throwing shoulder, and will rest for a few days with a slow progression, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB. Sanchez underwent an MRI this morning that revealed the inflammation.
Angels pitcher Ty Buttrey has chosen to walk away from the game of baseball for now and will not report to the Angels’ alternate site, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
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Andrew Steele-Davis wrote about the groundbreaking deal the Mets’ reached with shortstop Francisco Lindor earlier this week, and what it means for the team.
Dilip Sridhar discussed the Mets’ rebuilding of their analytics department.
Rich Sparago wrote about Gil Hodges, who died 49-years ago yesterday on April 2, 1972.
On This Date in Mets History
The Mets began their march to the NLCS on this day in 2006, when they beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on the backs of David Wright, Paul Lo Duca and Xavier Nady.
Birthdays: Gary Pettis (64), Rod Gaspar (76), Hawk Taylor, Don Rowe
Let’s go Mets!
