JAMES MCCANN NEWS

Paul Sewald, cut by Mets, wins for M's in Citi Field return

Paul Sewald got a key strikeout and won in his Citi Field return, Ty France hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning for yet another key hit, and the Seattle Mariners beat the...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets Catcher James McCann Out Six Weeks The New York starting backstop will be out for six weeks after X-rays revealed a broken bone in his left wrist.

MAY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets Catcher James McCann to Undergo Surgery for Fractured Bone in Wrist Mets catcher James McCann will undergo surgery for a fractured bone in his wrist.

MAY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

McCann (hamate) to have surgery, miss 6 weeks Mets catcher James McCann is expected to miss about six weeks after X-rays showed a fracture of the hamate bone in his left hand, the club a...

MAY 13, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mets C James McCann sidelined by broken left hamate bone

New York Mets catcher James McCann will be sidelined for approximately six weeks after he broke a bone in his left wrist

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out six weeks with broken wrist McCann underwent X-rays on Friday and was diagnosed with a fractured hamate in his left wrist which will require surgery.

Impact The 31-year-old was held out of the lineup Friday for the third straight game and will now be unavailable for the next six weeks. McCann has struggled early in the season with a .196/.266/.286 slash line, but losing his defensive prowess behind the plate is a significant blow for the Mets. Tomas Nido is poised to step in as New York's primary catcher while Patrick Mazeika was recalled to fill the No. 2 role.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday McCann (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Mariners, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact McCann expected to be back Friday after sitting out the past two games, but he'll instead remain on the bench due to soreness in his left wrist. Tomas Nido will receive another start behind the plate in his absence.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Mets cruise past Nats 4-1, win another series

Taijuan Walker pitched seven no-fuss innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series this season, cruising past the sloppy Washington Nationals 4-1

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robinson Cano Nearing Deal With Padres, Mets' James McCann Dealing With Sore Wrist Robinson Cano is nearing a deal with the Padres. Mets catcher James McCann is dealing with a sore left wrist.

MAY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tending to sore wrist Manager Buck Showalter said McCann is being held out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Washington due to a sore left wrist, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The injury explains why McCann is on the bench for a second straight day while Tomas Nido picks up another turn behind the dish. Showalter didn't seem too concerned about the injury to McCann's non-throwing wrist, and the Mets believe that the backstop will be ready to resume catching duties during the team's upcoming weekend series with the Mariners.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in second straight McCann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Washington, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact McCann will sit for the second game in a row and may have fallen into a timeshare at catcher with Tomas Nido at this stage. Though both catchers' defensive abilities is valued more than what they contribute at the plate, the Mets likely expected better from McCann than the career-worst .552 OPS he's provided through 64 plate appearances this season.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact McCann went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's win over Washington, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rats! With critter in grass, NL East-best Mets beat Nats 4-2

James McCann’s sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead score during a three-run sixth inning, and Carlos Carrasco nearly got to the seventh again, helping the NL East-leading New York...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Game 2 McCann is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact McCann went 0-for-2 during the 3-2 loss in Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the nightcap.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday McCann isn't starting Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact McCann started in the last two games and went 3-for-7 with a strikeout. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth Thursday.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for Game 1 of doubleheader McCann is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact Tomas Nido will handle the catching duties for the afternoon game, but expect McCann to draw back into the starting nine for the nightcap. McCann has gone 0-for-8 at the dish in his last three starts to drop his season average to .159.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, McNeil 4 hits each as Mets beat Phils behind Scherzer

Dominic Smith went 4 for 4 with three RBIs to back an inconsistent Max Scherzer, and the New York Mets won their seventh straight series to begin the season by beating the Philadel...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Sunday McCann is not starting Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCann started the first two games of the series and will receive a day off after going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate in the finale.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Wednesday McCann is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Cardinals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The catcher will get a day off after starting three straight contests, most notably putting together a three-hit effort Tuesday. McCann will be replaced by Tomas Nido who will bat ninth Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Tuesday's win McCann went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The veteran catcher came into Tuesday with only four hits in 12 games, but he nearly doubled that total in one night. McCann's sluggish beginning to the season has left him with a .194/.286/.333 slash line, but he's in no danger of losing his starting spot behind the plate and should compile decent counting stats even if his overall performance doesn't improve significantly. That said, he posted an .896 OPS as recently as 2020, and the 31-year-old could still have a lot left in the tank.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt throws 6 shutout innings, Mets blank Cards 3-0

Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 for its franchise-best sixth straight series win in a chippy game

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Monday McCann will sit Monday against the Cardinals.

Impact McCann seems to be barely ahead of Tomas Nido on the depth chart at the moment, as the pair have alternated starts behind the plate for the last eight games. McCann hasn't made a very good case for a true starting role, as he's hitting .125/.237/.250 on the year.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Megill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2

Tylor Megill threw 6 2/3 impressive innings, Francisco Lindor added a pair of hits and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup McCann will sit Saturday against Arizona.

Impact McCann remains the primary catcher in Queens, but not by a wide margin. He's started nine games behind the plate this season, while Tomas Nido, who starts Saturday, has been in the lineup seven times.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first long ball McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact McCann extended New York's lead to 5-1 with a 452-foot bomb to left off reliever J.B. Wendelken but failed to be productive in his other three at-bats. The homer was the backstop's first of the season and he's been better of late with hits in three of his last four games, but still owns a dismal .138 average through nine games.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE