DREW SMITH NEWS

Dealing with lat strain Smith was diagnosed with a right lat strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith will be headed to the 15-day injured list, but since the Mets are off Thursday, the transaction likely won't be made official until Friday. The right-hander will be eligible to return from the IL on Aug. 9, though injuries of these sort typically necessitate a longer recovery timeline. With that in mind, the Mets could be eager to add extra bullpen depth ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline, as Smith had been one of the team's most-trusted relief arms this season with a 3.51 ERA and 14 holds across 41 innings.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to land on injured list Smith is expected to be placed on the injured list with an arm injury Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith hasn't pitched since Sunday, so his likely move to the IL will presumably be backdated to July 25. Assuming that's the case, the right-hander will be eligible to return as early as Aug. 9, but his injury could lead the Mets to seek out other relievers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Smith has picked up 14 holds while posting a 3.51 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 41 innings over 37 appearances this year.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso's 3-run HR, 4 RBIs leads Mets over Padres 8-5

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Joe Musgrove and had four RBIs to retake the major league lead, leading the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres 8-5

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoerner gets 3 hits as Cubs stop slide by topping Mets 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a nine-game slide by topping the New York Mets 3-2

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor leads Mets' power game in 7-3 win over Morton, Braves

Francisco Lindor led New York’s power game with a three-run homer, Chris Bassitt threw six strong innings and the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0

Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to se...

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins 5-3

Francisco Lindor homered, doubled and drove in four runs to lead the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker dominates Marlins, Lindor homers as Mets win 3-2

Taijuan Walker retired 18 in a row and pitched into the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor homered for the second straight game and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 3-2

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects first win Smith (1-1) picked up the win Thursday against the Brewers, giving up two hits over a scoreless inning of relief while striking out one.

Impact Entering the game to begin the eighth inning with the score tied 4-4, Smith kept the heart of Milwaukee's order off the board then got rewarded when the Mets pushed across a run in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander has been scored upon only once in his last eight appearances, posting a 0.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 9.1 innings over that stretch, and his high-leverage role has allowed him to amass a career-high 12 holds already in 2022.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Canha, Plummer help Mets to 5-4 comeback win over Brewers

Mark Canha hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve a 5-4 comeback victory over the scuffling Milwau...

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt goes 8 innings, Mets blank slumping Brewers 4-0

Chris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings of three-hit ball, Pete Alonso drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the struggling Milwaukee Brewers 4-0

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees vs. Mets: Who wins in MLB's battle for New York?

With New York's two teams dominating MLB, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz went position by position to decide which squad is better.

JUNE 9, 2022

Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5

Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him six RBIs in boosting Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets to an 11-5 win against t...

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks sharp in relief outing Smith (finger) retired four of the seven batters he faced via strikeout and allowed two hits and no walks over 1.2 innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Nationa...

Impact Smith was back on the mound just two days after dislocating his right pinkie finger during his relief appearance in Sunday's win over the Phillies. He had no issues with finding the zone or making bats miss Tuesday, as he threw 23 of his 29 pitches for strikes and induced five swinging strikes. The Mets will likely aim to stay away from Smith in Wednesday's series finale one day after the lengthy appearance, but his finger injury doesn't look to be anything that will bother him moving forward.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Canha leads Mets against the Nationals following 4-hit game

The New York Mets take on the Washington Nationals after Mark Canha's four-hit game on Tuesday

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canha has 4 of Mets' 17 hits to rout Nats, 5th win in row

Mark Canha led off with the first of his four hits, Starling Marte followed with a homer against Patrick Corbin and the New York Mets rolled from there, totaling 17 hits in a 10-0...

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Mets Injury Updates: Brandon Nimmo, Tylor Megill, Drew Smith New York Mets injury updates: Brandon Nimmo, Tylor Megill, Drew Smith

MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets take on the Nationals on home winning streak

The New York Mets host the Washington Nationals trying to extend a six-game home winning streak

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte, Plummer power Mets to 13-5 blowout against Nationals

Starling Marte and Nick Plummer each homered and finished with four RBIs as the New York Mets rode an early offensive outburst to a 13-5 rout of the Washington Nationals

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hopes to return soon Smith (finger) said Monday that he hopes to be available as early as Tuesday against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Smith sustained a dislocated right pinky finger during Sunday's win over the Phillies, but he checked out fine after undergoing X-rays and a CT scan. Even if the right-hander ultimately isn't cleared to return Tuesday, it seems likely that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets Reliever Drew Smith Dislocates Finger; What it Means New York Mets reliever Drew Smith dislocates finger; what it means.

MAY 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Big hits by Plummer, Escobar rally Mets past Phils for sweep

Nick Plummer launched a tying homer in the ninth inning for his first major league hit, Eduardo Escobar doubled home the winning run in the 10th and the New York Mets beat the Phil...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

X-rays negative Smith was diagnosed with a dislocated right pinky finger after exiting Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith attempted to barehand a comebacker in the top of the seventh inning Sunday, and he immediately exited the game with a trainer. The right-hander's X-rays didn't reveal a fracture, and he's considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Nationals.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Smith exited Sunday's game against the Phillies in the top of the seventh inning due to an apparent right finger injury, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

Impact Smith entered Sunday's matchup in the top of the seventh inning and retired the first two batters he faced, but he attempted to barehand a comebacker with two outs and was immediately removed from the game. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso homers, drives in 4 as Mets hold off Phillies 8-6

Pete Alonso homered, doubled and drove in four runs, taking over the major league RBIs lead and powering the New York Mets past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS