AUGUST 17, 2023•NJ.COM
Ex-Mets catcher makes pitching debutThe former New York Mets catcher threw a scoreless inning on Tuesday.
Joey Lucchesi - Could get spot start FridayThe Mets could recall Lucchesi (undisclosed) from Triple-A Syracuse to make a start Friday in St. Louis, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
ImpactLucchesi has resided on Triple-A Syracuse's 7-day injured list since July 20 due to an unspecified injury, but he's seemingly healthy after making a pair of rehab starts for High-A Brooklyn. In his latest outing with Brooklyn this past Sunday, Lucchesi looked sharp, striking out three over 4.2 innings (63 pitches) while giving up no runs on one hit and one walk. Lucchesi would line up to make his next start Friday, coinciding with the open spot the Mets have in their rotation after opting to give Kodai Senga an extra day of rest ahead of his upcoming start Saturday. Lucchesi previously made five starts with the Mets between April and May, compiling a respectable 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB in 22.1 innings.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mets Legend Set for 'Hall of Game' InductionFormer New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden will be inducted into the Negro Leagues Museum’s Hall of Game.
AUGUST 17, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Injured Mets All-Star takes big step in returnThe New York Mets reliever has been out for the entire season.
AUGUST 17, 2023•NJ.COM
DJ Stewart - Crushes two homers in winStewart went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-3 victory over Pittsburgh.
ImpactStewart took Johan Oviedo deep in his first at-bat of the game to give the Mets an early 1-0 lead. The right fielder then crushed his second long ball of the contest, this time a two-run shot, in the bottom of the fifth to put New York up by four runs. Stewart has now homered and collected two hits in back-back games, collecting five RBI over that brief stretch.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Twins vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18
Preview the August 18 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 17, 2023•DATA SKRIVE
Johan Oviedo - Command issues in lossOviedo (6-13) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks over four innings against the Mets while striking out three.
ImpactOviedo really struggled with his command early on, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in the second inning while also being charged with a balk. He issued five walks in the contest, which matched his season high and needed 78 pitches to get through four innings. The right-hander has now lost back-to-back starts after previously winning three in a row, logging an uninspiring 7:7 K:BB over that two-game stretch.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
