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Mets' new slugger is 'feeling it,' so he's not ready to helpMets debut for All-Star slugger delayed as he continues conditioning
Mets dump pitcher who stood up for furious teammateHe lasted three games.
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Tejay Antone - Slated for another elbow surgeryAntone will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn tendon and partially torn ligament in his right elbow, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactAntone has already had Tommy John surgery twice, with the second one occurring in 2021. He had numerous setbacks after the latter operation and has made just nine appearances at the major-league level since 2022. Now Antone is facing another season-ending surgery.
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Nick Martini - Sits versus leftyMartini is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus Milwaukee.
ImpactMartini will once again head to the bench as the Brewers send out Aaron Ashby to pitch Monday. Jonathan India will serve as the designated hitter while Santiago Espinal receives a start at second base.
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AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%
San Diego cut payroll by $96 million in the past year, the New York Mets by $50 million and the Los Angeles Angels by $49 million, among nine teams that slashed spending in a tepid...APRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brooks Raley - Collects third holdRaley walked two in a scoreless seventh inning Sunday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the Reds.
ImpactThe southpaw has been one of the few bright spots for the Mets to begin the season. Raley has posted a 0.00 ERA and 4:3 K:BB through his first 4.1 innings, picking up holds in all three of his team's wins. The 35-year-old racked up a career-high 25 holds in 2023, and he's well on his way to matching or topping that number this year.
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Julio Teheran can earn $400,000 in bonuses in addition to $2.5 million salary with Mets
Pitcher Julio Teheran can earn $400,000 in performance bonuses as part of his contract with the New York MetsAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
