TOMMY PHAM NEWS

Mets' Senga wears ghost glove, fans 8, wins debut vs Marlins

Kodai Senga struck out eight in his major league debut, wearing a glove with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork in reference to his “ghost forkball,” leading the New York Mets ove...

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets start in left field Friday Pham is starting in left field and batting eighth for the Mets in Friday's game versus the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact With the Marlins throwing lefty Jesus Luzardo, Pham will handle left, Mark Canha will be the designated hitter and Tomas Nido will catch. Daniel Vogelbach and Omar Narvaez are sitting out.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing this spring Pham has gone 4-for-30 (.133) with only one extra-base hit, a double, and zero stolen-base attempts through 11 Grapefruit League games.

Impact The 35-year-old signed with the Mets in the offseason to be the fourth outfielder on a team with older, somewhat injury-prone starters like Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte, but Pham's numbers have been trending down ever since 2019, and his spring performance is a little ominous in that context. He still posted a .686 OPS last season for the Reds and Red Sox however, and he should be able to supply some power and speed this year when he gets a chance to play.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets sign outfielder Tommy Pham to 1-year contract The New York Mets have signed veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a one-year contract, adding to their busy offseason

JANUARY 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mets sign outfielder Tommy Pham to $6 million, 1-year deal

The New York Mets have signed veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a one-year contract for $6 million, adding to their busy offseason

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder Tommy Pham agrees to one-year contract with Mets: report Outfield depth has been thin all winter and when Jake Mangum went to the Miami Marlins as the player to be named later in the trade for Elie...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Joins Mets as fourth outfielder Pham agreed Wednesday with the Mets on a one-year, $6 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact He can also earn another $2 million in incentives. Pham split the 2022 season with the Reds and Red Sox, finishing with a .236/.312/.374 slash line along with 17 homers and eight steals over 144 games. The 34-year-old outfielder hasn't posted an OPS above .800 since his 2019 campaign with the Rays, but he still possesses some quality power and speed while being a reliable option against left-handed pitching. He'll likely be the fourth outfielder with the Mets but should get his fair share of starts against southpaws in 2023.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent

Justin Verlander has declined a $25 million option with the Houston Astros to become a free agent

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Becomes free agent The Red Sox declined Pham's $6 million mutual option on Monday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The outfielder will hit free agency heading into his age-35 season. Pham slashed .236/.312/.374 with 23 doubles, 17 home runs and 63 RBI in 2022 between the Reds and Red Sox in 2022. With his age and waning defensive value, Pham figures to sign a short-term contract this offseason and may not be guaranteed an everyday role with his next team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Wednesday Pham was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rays for an undisclosed reason, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact While a reason for Pham's absence isn't yet clear, he was removed from the lineup minutes before first pitch. Abraham Almonte will take over in left field and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Pham isn't starting Friday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Pham started the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a double, three RBI, two runs, two walks and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Abraham Almonte starts in left field and bats eighth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three RBI in win Pham went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, two walks and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 13-9 win over the Orioles.

Impact Pham was all over the basepaths Tuesday, reaching four times in six plate appearances while most notably ripping a two RBI single in the bottom of the third frame. The 34-year-old reached base at least one in six out of his last eight games, batting .290 with a home run, seven RBI and six runs over that stretch. On the season, Pham is now batting .244 with 17 homers, 63 RBI, 89 runs and eight stolen bases over 532 at-bats in 138 games with the Reds and Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rare day off Pham is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Pham will head to the bench for the first time since Aug. 24, ending a stretch of 28 consecutive starts. Though his steady playing time and regular spot near the top of the Boston lineup can't be taken for granted while several teams around the league frequently rest their regulars down the stretch, Pham hasn't been capitalizing on his opportunities. During that 28-game stretch, he's batting a modest .246 with pedestrian counting stats (three home runs, one stolen base, 18 runs and eight RBI).

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I love those guys': Tommy Pham appreciative of time with Cincinnati Reds Tommy Pham was a popular man before batting practice, chatting with many of his former Reds teammates and coaches.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Collects three RBI Pham went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 13-3 victory over Kansas City.

Impact Pham knocked a sacrifice fly in the second inning followed by RBI hits in the sixth and eighth frames. He was stuck in a 3-for-26 (.115) slump over his previous seven games since his last multi-hit performance Sep. 7. The veteran outfielder has gone 43-for-165 (.261) with 20 RBI and 14 extra-base hits since being acquired by Boston.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fading Orioles drop 6th of 8, fall to last-place Red Sox 1-0

Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the fading Baltimore Orioles 1-0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox's Tommy Pham Exits With Apparent Injury Vs. Blue Jays Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham had to exit a game early due to injury for the second time in the last five days.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • NESN.COM

Doubles in return Pham (back) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Pham missed one game with low-back tightness. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 11 contests, going 15-for-48 (.313) with two home runs, six doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in that span. For the season, the veteran outfielder is slashing .245/.317/.397 with 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 19 doubles in 108 contests between the Reds and the Red Sox.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Checks back into starting nine Pham (back) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pham jammed his back during Friday's 15-10 loss and was out of the lineup for Saturday's 4-3 win. The one day off looks like it was enough to resolve the issue, as Pham will settle back into his usual spot in left field while Jarren Duran heads back to the bench.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday with back issue Pham (back) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, but he says he will not need an IL stint, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Pham said his back jammed up on him Friday, and he was removed from that game. It sounds like a day-to-day issue for now. Jarren Duran and Enrique Hernandez will likely each be in the lineup with Pham out of the mix.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Pham exits Red Sox game with lower back tightness - The Boston Globe Pham was 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs before leaving.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Pulled with back tightness Pham was removed from Friday's game in Baltimore due to low-back tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pham went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run before exiting the contest during the fifth inning. The 34-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Saturday's contest since the severity of the injury remains unclear.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends streak with two hits Pham went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact With a single to lead off the game and a second single in the top of the second inning, Pham extended his hitting streak to eight games, during which he has four multi-hit efforts. The outfielder has improved his average 11 points over that span and brought his line to a more respectable .244/.318/.395. Pham has also been a sneaky source of runs during this stretch, so fantasy managers in need of runs should consider scooping him up if he is still available.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Pham went 3-for-4 with one double and two runs scored in Sunday's 3-0 victory over the Yankees.

Impact With three more hits Sunday night, Pham has extended his hitting streak to seven games. He is now hitting .333 in that stretch and has raised his slash to .242/.317/.394. Additionally, hitting in front of Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts has given Pham plenty of run-scoring opportunities, as demonstrated by each of them knocking him in once Sunday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox notes: Tommy Pham expected to stay in leadoff spot when Kiké Hernandez returns Before he got hurt, Kiké Hernandez had a .273 OBP. Since then, the Red Sox have cycled through a handful of guys, nobody who has been able t...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM