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Mets Overhaul Roster: Baty and Scott Sent to Triple-A, Torrens Acquired
sports1 year ago

Mets Overhaul Roster: Baty and Scott Sent to Triple-A, Torrens Acquired

The New York Mets have made significant roster changes, designating catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment and acquiring catcher Luis Torrens from the Yankees. Additionally, third baseman Brett Baty and pitcher Christian Scott have been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, with infielder Jose Iglesias and pitcher Dedniel Nunez being called up. These moves aim to provide more opportunities for Mark Vientos and manage Scott's innings.

Mets designate Tomas Nido for assignment to activate Omar Narvaez.
sports2 years ago

Mets designate Tomas Nido for assignment to activate Omar Narvaez.

The New York Mets have designated veteran catcher Tomás Nido for assignment as they activate Omar Narváez from the IL. Nido hit just .125 in 22 games this season and has battled dry eye syndrome. The move was primarily due to the emergence of Francisco Alvarez, leaving the Mets with three catchers for two different spots. The Mets have until Saturday to either trade Nido or place him on waivers.

Mets DFA Tomas Nido, turn to Narvaez and Alvarez at catcher.
sports2 years ago

Mets DFA Tomas Nido, turn to Narvaez and Alvarez at catcher.

The New York Mets have designated catcher Tomas Nido for assignment after seven seasons with the club due to his struggles at the plate this season. The emergence of rookie backstop Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez's reinstatement from the injured list made Nido expendable. The Mets are on the hook for the remainder of the $3.7 million owed to Nido, provided he doesn't reject an outright assignment to the minors.

Mets cut ties with Gary Sánchez after brief stint.
sports2 years ago

Mets cut ties with Gary Sánchez after brief stint.

The New York Mets have designated catcher Gary Sánchez for assignment and reinstated Tomás Nido from the injured list. Sánchez had only been on the Mets' roster for less than a week, receiving seven plate appearances in three games. The Mets will now have a week to trade Sánchez or pass him through waivers. If he clears waivers, any of the 29 other clubs would be free to sign him and pay him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the active roster.

Mets' Stroman draws attention with antics in loss to Cubs.
sports2 years ago

Mets' Stroman draws attention with antics in loss to Cubs.

Marcus Stroman celebrated his revenge against his former team, the Mets, by pounding his chest and screaming into their dugout after getting Francisco Alvarez to hit into a double play to complete the eighth inning. One Mets player criticized Stroman's behavior, saying, "Show some respect. Be a professional. It isn’t all about you." Meanwhile, Omar Narvaez is set to begin his rehab assignment with the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones, and Pete Alonso said his viral hip gyrations celebration was a one- or two-time thing.

Mets lose Narváez to calf strain, call up top prospect Álvarez.
sports3 years ago

Mets lose Narváez to calf strain, call up top prospect Álvarez.

The New York Mets will place catcher Omar Narváez on the injured list due to a left calf strain, with a typical return to play of eight to nine weeks. The team plans to call up prospect Francisco Álvarez to take Narváez's place, who has shown promise with his bat and has made strides in his defensive abilities. The loss of Narváez could be significant for the Mets, who have struggled offensively in the early part of the season.

Mets prospect Francisco Álvarez called up due to Narváez injury.
sports3 years ago

Mets prospect Francisco Álvarez called up due to Narváez injury.

The New York Mets are expected to place catcher Omar Narvaez on the injured list for eight to nine weeks due to a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. The Mets are expected to recall catcher Francisco Álvarez to the majors once Narváez is officially placed on the IL. Narváez joined the Mets over the winter on a one-year agreement. In four games at the Triple-A level this season, Álvarez has hit .250/.368/.688 with two home runs.

Mets' Francisco Alvarez poised to step up as Narvaez faces injury.
sports3 years ago

Mets' Francisco Alvarez poised to step up as Narvaez faces injury.

Francisco Alvarez, the New York Mets' top prospect, will be on standby for addition to the major league roster after catcher Omar Narvaez left Wednesday's game with discomfort in his left calf. Alvarez is off to a hot start for Triple-A Syracuse, where he owns a 1.056 OPS with two homers in four games. Last year, the Mets called up Alvarez for the final week of the regular season and watched him hit his first major league homer.