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DANIEL VOGELBACH #20 - DESIGNATED HITTER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
1 HR •
8 RBI •
.186 AVG
1 HR
8 RBI
.186 AVG
Mets sign outfielder Tommy Pham to $6 million, 1-year deal
The New York Mets have signed veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a one-year contract for $6 million, adding to their busy offseasonJANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After keeping Díaz, Mets take small step with Vogelbach
The New York Mets have exercised a $1.5 million option on designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, preventing him from being eligible for salary arbitrationNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Mets' Option Decisions: Chris Bassitt, Daniel Vogelbach New York Mets’ option decisions: Chris Bassitt, Daniel Vogelbach.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets free agency: Chris Bassitt, Daniel Vogelbach contract option decisions The New York Mets wasted no time in free agency, re-signing closer Edwin Diaz on Sunday, giving him a record-setting five-year, $102 million...
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NJ.COM
Sticking with Mets in 2023 The Mets will exercise Vogelbach's $1.5 million team option for 2023, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Vogelbach will unsurprisingly remain in New York after a strong showing with the Mets in the second half of the 2022 campaign. After being traded from the Pirates to the Mets on July 22, the slugger slashed .255/.393/.436 with six homers, 25 RBI and 18 runs scored over 55 contests.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2022 MLB Playoffs: Mets, Jacob deGrom force Game 3 vs. Padres
The Mets' stars showed up just in time to avoid elimination and force a Game 3 vs. the Padres on Sunday, Deesha Thosar writes.OCTOBER 9, 2022
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Pete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their...OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Game 2 Vogelbach will be on the bench for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres on Saturday.
Impact Vogelbach will hit the bench with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Padres. It's possible he'll make a pinch hitting appearance later in the game, potentially for Darin Ruf, who will start at designated hitter in his place.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2022 MLB Playoffs: Yu Darvish, Padres put it all together to take Game 1
Yu Darvish brought his best stuff to Citi Field on Friday, spinning seven masterful innings to put the Padres up 1-0, Jake Mintz writes.OCTOBER 8, 2022
After hurricane, Vogelbach fundraising for hometown NEW YORK -- In the Fort Myers, Fla. area, the name Vogelbach resonates. Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach grew up there. He, his paren...
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
Smacks two hits, including homer Vogelbach went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 5-3 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact Vogelbach got New York on the board with a solo home run in the second inning and added an RBI single in the third before being pulled for pinch-hitter Francisco Alvarez in the fifth. The long ball was just the second for the 29-year-old since Aug. 22 as he's been patient at the dish with 15 walks and 15 hits during the 26-game stretch. Vogelbach is slashing .239/.361/.439 with 18 home runs, 45 runs and 59 RBI in 127 games.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3,...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits bench against lefty Vogelbach will sit Friday against Atlanta.
Impact With lefty Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta, it's no surprise to see Vogelbach hit the bench. Francisco Alvarez will make his MLB debut in the designated hitter spot.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Mets calling up top prospect Álvarez vs Braves
The first-place New York Mets are calling up top prospect Francisco Álvarez for their pivotal weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, according to a person familiar with the dec...SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits against left-hander Vogelbach isn't starting Wednesday against Miami.
Impact Vogelbach is on the bench for the fifth time in the last seven games since left-hander Jesus Luzardo is starting for the Marlins. Mark Vientos will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench vs. lefty Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for a third straight game as Oakland sends out another left-handed pitcher (JP Sears). Pete Alonso will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf starts at first base.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against another lefty Vogelbach remains on the bench Saturday against Oakland, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Vogelbach continues to sit against every lefty the Mets face, a trend which will continue here against Ken Waldichuk. Mark Vientos will again serve as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Vogelbach will be on the bench Friday against the Athletics, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Vogelbach hasn't started a single game against a southpaw since his move to New York, and that won't change here against Cole Irvin. Righty Mark Vientos will serve as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday vs. lefty Vogelbach is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact He will head to the bench with lefty Aaron Ashby starting a bullpen game for Milwaukee. Vogelbach is hitting .250/.400/.364 with one home run in 16 games this month.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinch
Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the New York Mets clinched their first playoff berth in six years by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom fans 13 over 5 innings, Mets sweep Pirates
Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters — the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings — but didn’t factor into the decisionSEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches solo home run Vogelbach went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's victory over Pittsburgh.
Impact Vogelbach hit a solo shot in the fourth inning that put the Mets up 2-1. It was his 17th homer of the season and his first since Aug. 22. The slugger now has hits in back-to-back games after going hitless in his prior two games. Vogelbach has struggled to find consistency at the plate this month, going 8-for-35 with seven strikeouts for a .229 average. He has also picked up eight walks, which has helped him achieve a .372 OBP this month. On the season, Vogelbach is slashing .232/.353/.431.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1
On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their...SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
