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Why Kevin Plawecki is finally thriving after Mets exit
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D'Arnaud upside, minor league star: What Mets' busy day of trades means
The Mets’ abundance of backup catchers meant somebody was a goner, and on Sunday, that somebody became Kevin Plawecki. In a deal to help replenish the farm system, the Mets...
Mets trade Kevin Plawecki in third trade in two days
Once Wilson Ramos came in, Kevin Plawecki was likely to go out. And now that is the reality, as the Mets made their third trade in two days Sunday, shipping the...
Mets, potential trade chip Travis d'Arnaud agree to 1-year deal
Whether Travis d’Arnaud remains with the Mets is another question, but the catcher has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal with the club for $3.515 million, an industry...
Mets dangling backup catchers in trade talks to build depth
The Mets aren’t finished trying to trade and could be using their catchers in an attempt to secure roster depth. An industry source said Friday the Mets are receiving a...
How Wilson Ramos convinced Mets he should be their catcher
Between a torn anterior cruciate ligament and hamstring injuries in recent seasons, Wilson Ramos has spent plenty of time rehabbing his legs. But the Mets’ new catcher insists his legs...
It's time for Mets to pivot offseason plan with short-term signings
Brodie Van Wagenen has used the early weeks of his administration to make the Mets far more interesting and probably a good deal better (at least for 2019). What lingers...
Mets already have realistic target for a pressing need
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The free-agent catching market is so thin the Mets already have a preferred option at the position. According to an industry source, the Mets are showing strong...
Jason Vargas ends season with gem to propel Mets
Jason Vargas spent most of his disastrous year with the Mets appearing unfit to hold a roster spot. But somehow, the veteran will enter the offseason with an argument to...
Here's how the Mets can be contenders again right away
What has 138 starts, a 3.29 ERA and averages better than a strikeout an inning? Moment to think about it. Answer: The combined 2018 rotation work of Jacob deGrom, Steven...
Mets get up-close look at their potential catching solution
PHILADELPHIA — Wilson Ramos isn’t about to jinx himself and start discussing free agency, but he will admit the Mets have the kind of starting pitching talent in place that...
Jacob deGrom makes history, still not happy
Jacob deGrom etched his name into major league history with yet another sterling start. And yet again, the Mets found a way to flush it down the toilet in Tuesday’s...
Amed Rosario's emergence gives Mets fun peek at future lineup
After a roller-coaster ride of a season, Amed Rosario is finally showing the Mets the kind of consistency that matches the expectations placed upon him. The second-year shortstop went 17-for-36...
Why Mets haven't put Mesoraco on DL despite his neck sprain
The Mets have three catchers on the roster, but the number might actually be closer to 1 ½. Devin Mesoraco’s MRI exam on Friday revealed a neck sprain that could...
Noah Syndergaard has another rough outing in Mets' loss
PHILADELPHIA — Noah Syndergaard could use an antibiotic for mediocre pitching. In his season that has been shortened by two disabled list stints, Syndergaard is still looking for the kind...
Mets go crazy with record-setting offensive outburst in split
PHILADELPHIA — Call it all a convenient confluence of events: two bandbox ballparks, two struggling opposing starting pitchers and a Mets lineup that wasn’t missing pitches. Somehow the Mets were...
Brandon Nimmo just misses cycle as Mets destroy pitiful O's
BALTIMORE — Brandon Nimmo missed hitting for the cycle Wednesday night, but that was about the only Mets shortcoming. Already with a single, double and triple when he came to...
Mets' catching situation could remain a problem in 2019
BALTIMORE — As has become their late-summer custom, the Mets are looking toward next season and wondering about the catcher’s position, hardly overwhelmed by the possibilities. Perhaps no position has...
Kevin Plawecki is quietly emerging as a legitimate option
PITTSBURGH — Kevin Plawecki’s bat has shown improvement this season, but the Mets catcher’s steadiest growth might be in his throwing. After Gregory Polanco had stolen two bases against him...
Kevin Plawecki's season turned around thanks to one adjustment
When Kevin Plawecki went on the disabled list with a broken hand April 13, he was hitting all of .150. When he returned May 28, he immediately went out and...