Game 131: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
3. Daniel Murphy-1B
4. David Wright-3B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Wilmer Flores-SS
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 11-11, 4.65 ERA) vs. RHP Jerad Eickhoff ( 1-1, 2.28 ERA)

Mets Send Down Logan Verrett To Triple A

The Mets announced today that they have sent down RHP Logan Verret to Triple A to make room for Addison Reed on 25 man roster. Verrett has done a fine job as a spot starter and middle reliever this year posting an ERA of 0.93. He'll be back in the next 10 days so the Mets  can use him in rotation when Matt Harvey or Noah Syndergarrd skip a start or in the bullpen as a long reliever.

Game 130: Mets vs. Red Sox Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. David Wright-3B
4. Daniel Murphy-1B
5. Michael Cuddyer-LF
6. Juan Uribe-2B
7. Ruben Tejada-SS
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 8-6, 3.19 ERA) vs. LHP Wade Miley ( 10-10, 4.51 ERA)

Mets Acquire Addison Reed

The Mets announced tonight that they have acquired reliever RHP Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks pending a physical. Reed, 26. has posted a 4.20 ERA this season with a WHIP of 1.50 along with 3 saves and 8 holds. He has fared much better against left-handed batters holding them to an average of only .242 and an OPS of .672. He has much worst numbers against RHP with a .310 batting average and an OPS of .832. I think that this was a good move by Sandy Alderson. He needed to acquire another arm in the bullpen along in addition to Tyler Clippard and Jeurys Familia. Hopefully Reed can be a viable option in the 7th inning that the Mets have been looking for and help get the ball to Clippard and Familia at the end of a game and help secure a win.

Game 128: Mets vs. Red Sox Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. David Wright-3B
5. Michael Cuddyer-1B
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 11-7, 2.57 ERA) vs. LHP Henry Owings ( 2-1, 4.50 ERA)

Game 127: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
3. Daniel Murphy-1B
4. David Wright-3B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Jon Niese-LHP

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 8-9, 3.80 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Harang ( 5-14, 4.07 ERA)

Mets Demote Dario Alvarez

The Mets announced after the game today that they have demoted LHP Dario Alvarez to Triple-A as a corresponding move to David Wright returning tomorrow. I'm glad that Alvarez was sent down as opposed to Michael Conforto or Logan Verrett. He will be most likely be back in September when rosters expand.

Game 123: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
3. Daniel Murphy-1B
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Wilmer Flores-SS
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Logan Verrett-RHP
The pitching matchup is Logan Verrett ( 0-1, 2.82) who is making his first MLB start vs. RHP David Hale ( 3-4, 6.17 ERA)

Mets Place Lucas Duda on DL

The Mets announced today that 1B Lucas Duda has been placed on the DL. LHP Dario Alvarez has been called up from Triple A as corresponding roster move. This move will allow LF Michael Conforto to remain in the Major Leagues.

Mets Acquire Eric Young Jr

The Mets announced today that they have acquired OF Eric Young Jr from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Young Jr, will most likely report to Triple A in Las Vegas and join the team in September. He will give the Mets some speed off the bench and help serve as a pinch runner.

Game 122: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Michael Cuddyer-1B
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Jon Niese-LHP


The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 7-9, 3.50 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Rusin ( 4-5, 3.99 ERA)

Game 121: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-SS
6. Kelly Johnson-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Michael Conforto-LF
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 10-11, 4.58 ERA) vs. Jon Gray ( 0-0, 2.40 ERA)

Game 120: Mets vs. Orioles Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-2B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-DH
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Wilmer Flores-SS
9. Juan Lagares-CF
The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 7-6, 3.07 ERA) vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez ( 9-7, 3.92 ERA)

Game 119: Mets vs. Orioles Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Travis d'Arnaud-C
6. Kelly Johnson-2B
7. Michael Cuddyer-DH
8. Michael Conforto-LF
9. Wilmer Flores-SS

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 11-6, 2.03 ERA) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman ( 2-4, 4.48  ERA)

Bobby Parnell Going on DL with Elbow Fatique

The Mets announced today that reliever Bobby Parnell has been placed on the DL due to elbow fatigue. Logan Verrett has been recalled from Triple A as corresponding roster move. I'm glad that Parnell has been placed on DL. He has really struggled and has blown several games. The Mets need to find another option in the pen besides Tyler Clippard and Jeurys Familia. Hopefully Verrett can help provide some stability in the bullpen.

Game 118: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes_- LF
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Daniel Murhpy-2B
6. Michael Cuddyer-1B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Ruben Teajda-SS
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 11-7, 2.61 ERA) vs. LHP Jeff Locke ( 6-7, 4.43 ERA)

Game 117: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
3. Daniel Murphy-1B
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Jon Niese-LHP

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 7-9, 3.46 ERA) vs. RHP Charlie Morton ( 7-4, 4.48 ERA)

Game 116: Mets vs. Pirates Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Daniel Murphy-2B
6. Michael Cuddyer-1B
7. Wilmer Flores-SS
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 10-11, 4.76 ERA) vs. LHP J.A. Happ ( 0-1, 8.31 ERA)

Game 115: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
3. Daniel Murphy-1B
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Wilmer Flores-SS
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 6-6, 3.01 ERA) vs. RHP Eddie Butler ( 3-9, 5.50 ERA)

Game 114: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Curtis Granderson-RF
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Michael Cuddyer-1B
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP
The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 10-6, 2.13 ERA) vs. LHP Jorge De La Rosa ( 7-4, 4.85 ERA)

Mets Send Down Kevin Plawecki And Recall Anthony Recker

The Mets announced after the game last night that they have sent down catcher Kevin Plawecki to Triple A in Las Vegas and recalled catcher Anthony Recker. Plawecki was hitting only .228 with 2 homers and 17 RBI's with 8 doubles and an on-base percentage of .283. In Triple A, Recker was hitting .257 with 8 homers and 21 RBIs. This move will allow Plawecki the opportunity to play every day for the remainder of the minor league season. He will be back with the Mets on September 1st when the roster expands and the minor league season ends.

Game 113: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Daniel Murphy-1B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Juan Uribe-3B
5. Michael Cuddyer-RF
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 10-7, 2.76 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Rusin ( 3-4, 4.66 ERA)

Game 112: Mets vs. Rockies Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Kelly Johnson-2B
6. Travis d'Arnaud-C
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Jon Niese-LHP
9. Ruben Tejada-SS

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 6-9, 3.51 ERA) vs. RHP Jon Gray ( 0-0, 4.50 ERA)

Mets Send Down Eric Campbell

The Mets announced today that they have sent down Eric Campbell to Triple A as a corresponding roster move to Michael Cuddyer being placed on DL. I'm glad that Campbell was sent down as opposed to Michael Conforto. Conforto needs to be in the Major Leagues in order to grow and develop as an all-around player.

Game 111: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-2B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Wilmer Flores-SS
8. Kelly Johnson-RF
9. Kevin Plawecki-C

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 10-10, 4.72 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Archer ( 10-8, 2.54 ERA)

Game 110: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-DH
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Kelly Johnson-2B
9. Ruben Tejada-SS

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 6-5, 2.66 ERA) vs. RHP Nathan Karns ( 6-5, 3.37 ERA)

Game 109: Mets vs. Rays Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-DH
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Kelly Johnson-2B
9. Wilmer Flores-SS

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 10-6, 2.09 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi ( 6-6, 2.66 ERA)

Game 108: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-2B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 9-7, 2.91 ERA) vs. RHP David Phelps ( 4-7, 3.93 ERA)

Mets Destinate Alex Torres For Assignment And Acquire Eric O'Flaherty

The Mets announced tonight that they have designated LHP Alex Torres and acquired LHP Eric O'Flaherty from the Oakland A's for cash and a player to be named later.  O'Flaherty is not having a very good season for the A's with an ERA of 5.91, but has held lefties to an average of only .186 in 50 at-bats. This was a great pickup for the Mets since they needed to have a true lefty specialist in the pen with the injury to Jerry Blevins and Alex Torres not pitching very effectively. He will play a big role when the Mets have to play teams with big lefty bats such as Bryce Harper from the Nationals or Andre Ether from the Dodgers.

Game 107: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
3. Juan Uribe-3B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Travis d'Arnaud-C
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Ruben Tejada-SS
8. Jon Niese-LHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 5-9, 3.63 ERA) vs. LHP Brad Hand ( 1-2, 5.12 ERA)

Game 106: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-SS
6. Kelly Johnson-2B
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Michael Conforto-LF
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 9-10, 4.96 ERA) vs. RHP Tom Koehler ( 8-7, 3.38 ERA)

Game 105: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-2B
3. Yoenis Cespedes-CF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Kelly Johnson-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP
9. Ruben Tejada-SS

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 5-5, 2.70 ERA) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann ( 8-6, 3.36 ERA

Mets Recall Michael Conforto

The Mets announced that LF Michael Conforto will be recalled after placed OF Kirk Niuwenhuis on the DL today. I hope Conforto will be able to get plenty of at-bats. Ideally, I'd like to see him play LF, Yoenis Cespedes in CF, and Curtis Granderson in RF.

Mets Send Down Michael Conforto

The Mets sent down LF Michael Conforto to Triple A after acquiring Yoenis Cespedes yesterday. This was expected since this move will allow Conforto to play every day and give him plenty of at-bats. He showed a lot of promise in his brief stint with the team and even had a 4 hit game in his second career game. I think this will really help Conforto become more developed as a hitter. I hope to see him get recalled when the rosters expand in September.

Game 104: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-CF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Yoenis Cespesdes-LF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-2B
6. Kelly Johnson-RF
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Jacob deGrom-RHP
9. Ruben Tejada-SS

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 10-6, 2.05 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Ross ( 2-3, 3.03 ERA)