Oviedo expected to start as Cardinals host the Mets
The Mets will start Jacob deGrom on Tuesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Johan OviedoMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.D. DAVIS #38 - FIRST BASEMAN - NEW YORK YANKEES
4 HR •
6 RBI •
.218 AVG
4 HR
6 RBI
.218 AVG
Placed on injured list Davis (hand) landed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Davis left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a sprained left hand, and the issue is evidently serious enough to sideline him for at least 10 days. Jonathan Villar will step into the lineup in his absence, batting seventh and playing third base Monday against the Cardinals. Trevor Hildenberger was recalled in a corresponding move.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis in action against New York following Martinez's strong performance
St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Carlos MartinezMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal
Pete Alonso capped New York’s six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Sunday Davis (hand) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact The 28-year-old suffered a left hand sprain during Saturday's game and will be sidelined for at least one contest. According to Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record, Davis doesn't believe it's a serious injury but isn't sure if a stay on the injured list will be necessary. Jonathan Villar will start at third base for the Mets in his absence Sunday.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eflin expected to start for Philadelphia against New York
The Mets will start David Peterson on Sunday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach EflinMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Kluber goes for 100th win, NL rivalries simmer
Corey Kluber goes for his 100th career victory when he starts for the Yankees at home against DetroitMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Kluber goes for 100th win, NL rivalries simmer
Corey Kluber goes for his 100th career victory when he starts for the Yankees at home against DetroitMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with hand sprain Davis was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a sprained left hand, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being lifted due to the injury. Davis spent time on the injured list earlier this season after being hit by a pitch on the same hand, though it's unclear if he aggravated that injury Saturday or is dealing with a new issue.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1
Garrett Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Socks two-run shot Davis went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
Impact Davis launched his second homer of the season and continues to see the ball well, as he has hit safely in all but two of his games this season. He's hitting .414 with a 1.175 OPS thus far.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals
Taijuan Walker pitched three-hit ball over seven innings in his first win for the Mets, JAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ross leads Nationals to 7-1 win over Mets
Joe Ross tossed six solid innings and helped himself with an RBI single as the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 7-1APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0
Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New Yo...APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs beat Mets 4-3 on Heyward's single in 10th
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-3...APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Davis isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Davis has struggled defensively in recent contests, and he'll get a breather for Thursday's series finale in Chicago. Luis Guillorme will start at the hot corner and lead off Thursday.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defensive woes continue Davis went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI but also committed his third error in the last two games during Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.
Impact The 27-year-old has put together a four-game hitting streak, going 6-for-15 with a homer and three RBI, but Davis' positive contributions with his bat have been undermined by his glove. The Mets remain committed to giving him a chance to work things out and lock down the hot corner, but if his defense doesn't improve, Davis could begin to lose starts and late-game at-bats to Luis Guillorme and Jonathan Villar.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
All of the Mets' defensive problems, with a harsh spotlight on J.D. Davis, were exposed in their loss to the Cubs The Mets have lofty aspirations for this season, and they have to think seriously about how to balance offensive and defensive value.
APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a 16-4 romp on a chilly night at Wrigley FieldAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats first homer Davis went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Tuesday against the Cubs.
Impact An early season trip to the injured list has caused a slow start to Davis' season. However, he showed signs of getting on track Tuesday, taking Jake Arrieta deep for his first homer of the season and also accounting for the Mets only run of the game.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night
Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs used some aggressive baserunning to beat the New York Mets 3-1APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stroman's 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1
Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out an...APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom strikes out 9 in row as Mets split with Rockies
Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league recordAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting for evening game Davis is not in the lineup for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Davis won't be asked to play two games in one day immediately after returning from the injured list. He went 1-for-3 in the first game of the day but will sit in favor of Jonathan Villar in the nightcap.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davis returns to Mets lineup DENVER — J.D. Davis has returned to the Mets — and his role as the starting third baseman. Activated from the injured list prior to the team...
APRIL 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
