JONATHAN VILLAR NEWS

McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a do...

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso, McNeil lead Mets past Blue Jays 5-4 in Hill's debut

Pete Alonso homered again, pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil broke a tie with a two-run double and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a successful debut for new starter Ric...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops 10th homer Villar went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Reds.

Impact He got the rout started by taking Jeff Hoffman deep in the second inning, Villar's 10th homer of the year. He's been splitting starts at third base with J.D. Davis since the latter returned to action, but with Jeff McNeil exiting Wednesday's game with an undisclosed injury, there could be room for both Davis and Villar on the Mets infield in the short term.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman 1-hit ball for 8 innings, Smith slam, Mets beat Reds

Marcus Stroman pitched one-hit ball for eight innings, Dominic Smith launched a grand slam and the New York Mets cruised to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto, Aquino go back-to-back as Reds edge Mets 4-3

Joey Votto and Aristides Aquino homered on consecutive pitches, Wade Miley worked effectively into the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a four-game losing streak with...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filing in for Lindor Villar will start at shortstop and bat seventh Sunday against the Pirates, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Villar appeared to be moving out of an everyday role after J.D. Davis (hand) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, but the 30-year-old should avoid a move to the bench for at least a few more weeks due to Francisco Lindor's (oblique) recent shutdown. Luis Guillorme picked up a spot start at shortstop Saturday, but Villar could end up getting most of the work at the position if the Mets prefer to keep the better bat in the lineup.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Pads-Nats resume after shooting outside DC park

The San Diego Padres and Washington will resume their game after it was suspended because of a shooting outside Nationals Park

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Pads-Nats resume after shooting outside DC park

The San Diego Padres and Washington will resume their game after it was suspended because of a shooting outside Nationals Park

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets: Lindor out indefinitely, deGrom has forearm tightness

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor is out indefinitely with a strained oblique and ace Jacob deGrom is sidelined with forearm tightness

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Alonso's homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates

Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a doubleheader split

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts pair of homers Villar went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 13-4 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact The infielder got the Mets on the board with his third-inning blast, and he added their final run in the seventh. Villar had gone 0-for-8 across three games since returning from a right calf strain. The 30-year-old is up to eight homers, 17 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight stolen bases while slashing .241/.327/.426 through 221 plate appearances. The switch-hitter should continue to see the bulk of the playing time at third base.

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 13-4

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not staring Game 1 Villar is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Milwaukee.

Impact The Mets appear to be playing things cautiously with Villar following his recent return from a calf injury, as he'll sit the first half of the twin bill. Luis Guillorme will man the hot corner in Game 1, with Villar likely to return to the lineup for the nightcap.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Villar isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Villar had started each of the last two games after he was reinstated from the injured list Sunday, but he went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts. Jose Peraza will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated ahead of nightcap Villar (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Villar spent the past two days with Triple-A Syracuse on a rehab assignment and went 0-for-6 with a run, a walk and a strikeout across two games. The 30-year-old is starting at third base and batting eighth in Sunday's nightcap, and he could split time with Luis Guillorme at the hot corner until J.D. Davis (hand) completes his rehab assignment.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Sunday's nightcap Villar (calf) is expected to be activated between the games of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, and manager Luis Rojas said there's a "big chance" the infielder starts Ga...

Impact Villar appeared in two rehab games at Triple-A Syracuse over the past two days and is apparently ready to rejoin the active roster. The 30-year-old could split playing time at third base with Luis Guillorme until J.D. Davis (hand) completes his own rehab assignment.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets to take on Yankees on the road

The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes Jr. on Sunday while the Mets have yet to decide who will take the mound

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets take series opener 8-3

Taijuan Walker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo provided a spark in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 8-3 to op...

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery expected to start as Yankees host the Mets

The Mets will start Taijuan Walker on Saturday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Jordan Montgomery

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks-Mets rained out in Subway Series opener, play 2 Sunday

With what appeared to be the first full house on hand since 2019, the New York Yankees postponed the Subway Series opener against the New York Mets because of rain

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return this weekend Villar (calf) is scheduled to play nine innings with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athlet...

Impact The 30-year-old began a rehab assignment at Syracuse on Thursday, and he won't require more than a couple rehab games since he's only been sidelined since June 22. Villar could immediately see some playing time at third base once activated, though it could be a brief opportunity with J.D. Davis (hand) also nearing his return.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu takes 13-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

LeMahieu takes a 13-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson scheduled to start as Atlanta hosts New York

The Mets will start Jacob deGrom on Thursday and the Braves are expected to counter with Ian Anderson

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Syracuse Mets lineup welcomes another pair of rehabbing New York regulars Infielders J.D. Davis and Jonathan Villar will join Syracuse starting tonight.

JUNE 30, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM