Impact It's no surprise to see that McCann won't be asked to catch two games in one day. Tomas Nido will catch Marcus Stroman in the first game, but McCann should return to the lineup for the second.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JAMES MCCANN #27 - CATCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.234 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.234 AVG
Resting for matinee McCann will sit for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
Takes seat for nightcap McCann isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann played in Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-4. He'll get a breather for Game 2, while Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Socks ninth homer McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies.
Impact All the Mets' scoring came in the ninth inning via three solo shots off Mauricio Llovera. McCann's homer was his ninth of the year but his first since July 19, with the veteran catcher slashing just .238/.273/.333 in the 14 games since.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straight
Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York MetsAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday McCann is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact McCann is 1-for-14 in his past four contests and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Tomas Nido will catch for Marcus Stroman and bat eighth.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfaro gets big hit as Marlins beat Mets 4-2, win series
Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2, taking three of four from the sagging NL East leadersAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Wednesday McCann isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Miami.
Impact McCann drew starts in each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout. Tomas Nido will start at catcher and bat eighth.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson's 1st HR, Neidert's 1st win help Miami edge Mets 5-4
Newly acquired Alex Jackson hit his first career home run, Nick Neidert earned his first big league win and the Miami Marlins beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-4AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Sunday's lineup McCann is not starting Sunday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann has a .676 OPS in 13 games since the All-Star break and will sit for the second time in the past three contests. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate Sunday.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Friday McCann isn't starting Friday against the Reds.
Impact McCann started each of the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a strikeout. Tomas Nido will take over behind the dish and bat seventh.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drury's homer, Conforto's throw lead Mets past Braves 2-1
Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury delivered a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and right fielder Michael Conforto threw out a runner at the plate in the ninth to preserve the New Y...JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup McCann is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact McCann got a rest during Game 1 of Monday's twin bill and he'll now sit for the third time in four games Tuesday. Tomas Nido will work behind the dish and bat seventh.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat for matinee McCann isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
Impact McCann wasn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Toronto, but he drew a walk as a pinch hitter. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat seventh in the matinee.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact McCann is likely just getting a maintenance day as New York wraps up its series with Toronto. Tomas Nido will work in a battery with starting pitcher Rich Hill on Sunday.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernández hits 2 of Toronto's 5 homers in 10-3 win over Mets
All-Star Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s five home runs and the Blue Jays beat New York Mets 10-3 to stop a three-game losing streakJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets breather Wednesday McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact McCann will get a day off after he went 4-for-7 with a home run, three RBI and two runs across the last two games. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Socks eighth homer McCann went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 15-11 extra-innings win over the Reds.
Impact The veteran catcher didn't enter the contest until the eighth inning when he pinch hit for Tomas Nido, but McCann still supplied a full game's worth of production. The homer was his first in July and eighth of the year, but he's still putting together a solid month, slashing .278/.381/.361 over his last 13 games with four RBI and four runs.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting second straight game McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Reds, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact McCann received the day off Sunday after starting the first two games out of the All-Star break, and he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest while mired in a 4-for-22 slump over his past eight games. Nido will work behind the plate in his place Monday.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday afternoon McCann is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact The 31-year-old has gone 0-for-7 with a walk in two games after the All-Star break and is hitting .242 with just one RBI since the start of July. Tomas Nido will catch and bat eighth as the Mets close out their series in Pittsburgh.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured
Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ rain-delayed 4-1 vic...JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting afternoon game McCann is on the bench for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact McCann went 2-for-3 with walk and two runs Friday night, raising his average to .350 in 20 at-bats since the start of July. Tomas Nido is catching the afternoon contest Saturday, with McCann likely gearing up to play Game 2.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On base three times in rout McCann went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Pirates.
Impact The veteran catcher chipped in his share of the production in a 13-4 rout. McCann is swinging a hot bat with the All-Star break looming, and over his last 10 games he's batting .346 (9-for-26) to push his slash line on the year to .251/.319/.379 with seven homers and 29 RBI through 73 contests.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-4JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting matinee McCann is not starting Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Impact Tomas Nido will catch Jacob deGrom as McCann rests up his legs for the nightcap.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench McCann isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann had started each of the last two games, and he went 1-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
