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One former Met's return to minor-league baseball has another thinking a big-league return is possible

When spring training workouts begin next week for the independent Long Island Ducks, one former Mets second baseman will be monitoring another.

Mets trade bust opens up on 'getting crushed' by fans, media

The 36-year-old believes his struggles with the Mets were "magnified" because he was playing in New York.

Former Met re-signing with Giants brings disastrous trade full circle

After a lackluster stint with the New York Mets, Darin Ruf is reportedly resigning with the San Francisco Giants on a minor league deal.

Mets go with speed after calling it quits on struggling vet

The Mets’ desire for speed off the bench and dissatisfaction with a struggling veteran blocking that addition removed a target of Citi Field boo birds from the equation Monday

Jon Heyman talks Mets’ back-end starters, holes in batting order

The Post’s Jon Heyman discusses David Peterson beating Tylor Megill in the competition for the Mets’ last spot in the rotation and the Amazins’ need for one more big bat...

Mets give up on veteran after disastrous run with team

The Mets have accepted failure with their trade for Darin Ruf by designating the righty hitter for assignment, The Post has learned.

Mets outfielder caps strong spring in style with 3-for-3 finale

Starling Marte went 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI in the Mets’ 3-3 tie with the Marlins in the Grapefruit League finale.

How Mets prospect fared after being handed herculean task

Mike Vasil studied the Braves lineup he was set to face Thursday and said he laughed, understanding the challenge he faced.

Mets reliever's strong spring continues

The right-hander has appeared in four games this spring and pitched to a 2.25 ERA with five strikeouts in four innings. 

Mets veteran's frequent injury could be issue as season nears

PORT ST. LUCIE — The results are not yet there for Darin Ruf, which does not matter much in March. What may matter are his persistent wrist issues. The Mets...

Mets veteran's start begins as Pete Alonso sub

Ruf, who had been sidelined early in camp because of arthritis in his wrist, appeared in his first Grapefruit League game and got the start at first base

Mets veteran facing new obstacle after underwhelming arrival

Darin Ruf’s first spring training with the Mets could be deemed a time of renewed hope, after his rough two-month stint with the club last season.

Projecting the Mets' Opening Day roster — and where there's still intrigue

The Mets will open spring training on Wednesday with the roster all but locked up, but there are still a handful of jobs to be won.

Why Brandon Nimmo has a chance to join one of the Mets' most exclusive clubs

Nimmo’s new eight-year contract for $162 million that should allow him to finish his career with the organization that selected him in the first round of the 2011 draft.

A look back at Billy Eppler’s first year as Mets GM shows how tricky his task is this offseason

Billy Eppler and the Mets face another crucial offseason, and it will be hard to replicate the success he had in his first swing at free agency and trades last...

Struggling Met in Game 2 starting lineup over top prospect

The Mets will start Darin Ruf at DH instead of Francisco Alvarez in Game 2 of their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.

Why Mets put this veteran on postseason roster

Darin Ruf can thank the Padres’ abundance of left-handed relievers for his spot on the Mets’ wild-card roster.

Veteran back with Mets — sort of: 'I'm literally just here'

<p>As part of the taxi squad this weekend, Dominic Smith is part of the Mets again, but only to a degree.</p>

How I'd make the Mets' biggest MLB playoff decisions

The Mets have some bigger decisions coming this postseason, and I am always here to help.

This Met is running out of chances ahead of postseason

Darin Ruf acknowledged what Mets fans have noticed: His at-bats since joining the club have not been great.