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New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
David Stearns not ruling out starter prospects as Mets bullpen boost option
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free David Stearns identified the club's No. 1 trade deadline need as bullpen help. The Mets president of baseball operations will seek external additions. 'If that doesn't happen for some reason,' Stearns said Monday, 'then we probably have to begin to think about some of the arms at Triple-A and whether those guys at some point can impact us in the bullpen.' Those arms include starters Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean, who are not yet candidates for a major league relief role but who could find their ways to the bullpen in the final sprint of the season. Sproat and McLean are top starting prospects who are performing well enough with Triple-A Syracuse to be considered for promotions. 3 Brandon Sproat is an option for the Mets to promote if needed for the bullpen later on in the season. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST After a poor start to his season, Sproat has reeled off 23 straight innings without allowing an earned run. McLean has been more consistent and posted a 2.58 ERA in 17 games with Syracuse and Double-A Binghamton this year. The Mets rotation, which had been racked by injuries earlier in the season, now is healthy. Stearns signaled the Mets did not want to convert minor league starters into relievers before being sure they would not be needed as rotation depth. 'The challenge with [converting] in-season is once you do that, you can't reverse yourself in the same season,' Stearns said before the Mets opened a series with the Angels at Citi Field. '… Once we shorten someone up to give them a chance to be a member of our pen, really tough to build them back up if you need them as a starter. And so we want to be very cautious if we're going to entertain that.' While with the Brewers, Stearns tried top starting prospects such as Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta out of the major league bullpen as a way to shoehorn their strong arms onto a roster. Such a tactic with the Mets is at least an option. 3 Nolan McLean #13 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the fifth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park on March 15, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, is also possible that Sproat and/or McLean will be called up to plug a hole in the rotation. And it's also possible that the two spend their seasons in the minors. Stearns said he does not feel pressured to call them up at some point this season, but he is happy with their progress. 'Both those guys, I think over the last three weeks, have taken meaningful steps forward in their development,' Stearns said. 'I'm excited to see where it goes from here. And if there is a need, I think either of those guys could be ready over the next couple months.' Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Starling Marte could return in a 'couple of days' manager Carlos Mendoza said, perhaps Wednesday in the series finale or Friday in San Francisco. Marte is running up to 90 percent and is hitting off a machine. The Mets do not think he will require a rehab assignment. 'He's getting close,' Mendoza said of Marte, who has been out since July 6 with a right knee bruise. José Buttó also should be back soon after a third rehab outing Sunday, in which he threw another scoreless inning with Syracuse. 3 New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (6) singles during the third inning when the New York Mets played the New York Yankees Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post Mendoza was not sure whether Buttó, who has been out with an illness, would need a fourth rehab game or would be activated Wednesday. Paul Blackburn (right shoulder impingement) has been sent to Syracuse, where he is expected to make his second rehab start Tuesday. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS The Mets reclaimed righty Rico Garcia, who had pitched one game with the Yankees before being designated for assignment. Garcia had spent the season in Syracuse before pitching in two games with the Mets early this month. Richard Lovelady cleared waivers and was outrighted to Syracuse. Dedniel Núñez, who will miss the season with elbow surgery, was transferred to the 60-day IL.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Breakout minor league season puts Yankees prospect in national spotlight
Breakout minor league season puts Yankees prospect in national spotlight originally appeared on Athlon Sports. George Lombard Jr. will make his debut on the national stage next month. The Yankees' former first-round draft pick has been named to the 2025 MLB Futures Game roster. Advertisement Lombard, the Yankees' first-round pick in 2023 (26th overall), joins a star-studded American League squad that features 11 other former first-round selections. He's one of nine players chosen from the top 22 overall prospects in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, and his inclusion signals how quickly his stock has climbed since being drafted just over a year ago. New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard, Nelson-Imagn Images Lombard Jr. didn't need long to make his mark in High-A. In just 24 games with Hudson Valley, the 20-year-old shortstop slashed .329/.495/.488, showing off the kind of advanced plate discipline that rarely sticks around that level. He walked 23 times and struck out just 22. Add in 11 stolen bases and it was pretty clear he was ready for the next step. The Yankees bumped Lombard up to Double-A Somerset on May 6, and while the power hasn't quite come with him yet, the bat has still played. Through his first 48 games in the Eastern League, he's hitting .279 with a .340 OBP and two home runs. He's swiped 14 more bags and continues to flash smooth defense at short—earning a nod to the 2025 Futures Game roster in the process. Advertisement His most recent highlight? A homer on June 20 and a game-saving throw from the hole on June 27 that helped Somerset lock up a win. He's still growing into his game, but the tools are loud, the instincts are sharp, and he's doing everything you'd want from a 20-year -old shortstop on the fast track. This marks Lombard's second major showcase appearance of the year, following his participation in MLB's Spring Breakout event Related: Could These Pitching Prospects Be the Key to Deadline Deals? Related: Yankees Fans Love This Prospect as Rival Teams Eye Him in a Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Rookie Phenom Sends Marcelo Mayer Warning: 'Not Too Much You Can Do'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Red Sox made some veteran additions this past winter but it might be a rookie on the team who is generating the most excitement. After adding Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman and others before opening day, the Red Sox promoted Kristian Campbell to serve as their everyday second baseman, with some starts in center field, too. The 23-year-old has rewarded the team with a solid .256/.346/.406 slash line, four homers and a .975 fielding percentage so far. And Red Sox fans are clammoring for the team to recreate that success by calling up another one of their top-ranked prospects. "Campbell's success thus far is a blueprint the Red Sox would undoubtedly love to see replicated by fellow top prospects outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder Marcelo Mayer when they debut in the not-too-distant future," Jen McCaffrey wrote for The Athletic. "Like everyone else outside the Red Sox front office, Campbell does not know when Anthony and Mayer will debut, but he's been taking notes over the first several weeks of his big-league career to pass on to the pair when they do arrive." PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the on-deck circle before a 2025 MLB Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports... PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the on-deck circle before a 2025 MLB Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on March 13, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston)Anthony is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball while Mayer is at No. 8, per Their paths to the big-league club are a bit cloudy, despite their talents, because of the positions they play. As an outfielder, Anthony faces a logjam for everyday playing time as Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreau and Rob Refsnyder split time, with Masataka Yoshida hoping to return soon from an injury. And at a shortstop, Mayer would have to compete with highly paid veteran Trevor Story for playing time. Mayer also faces a unique challenge at his position because shortstop can be one of the most challenging roles to play at the big-league level. With that in mind, Campbell sent him a warning. "I would tell Marcelo, specifically, for the infield, know who's up to bat and know who's running," Campbell told McCaffrey. "Some plays are dead when there's no play, there's no play. There's not too much you can do when that happens." Campbell could surely give the pair of prospects plenty of invaluable lessons when they receive their call-ups, given how quickly he's acclimated to the majors. As Anthony and Mayer continue to knock at the door, the trio might be together again sooner rather than later. More MLB: Team USA Gets Boost For World Baseball Classic With Top Arm Committing To Pitch
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Mets prospect Jonah Tong leads way in perfect game — but gets pulled with one out to go
The Mets outrageously robbed one of their own top prospects of perfection. Jonah Tong was pulled one out from achieving a perfect game Saturday after reaching 99 pitches for Double-A Binghamton. Reliever TJ Shook finished off the job. Jonah Tong of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, it only was a seven-inning game under the rules governing minor-league doubleheaders, but it still counts as a perfect game — the first in Binghamton's history — for the record books. Tong probably would have traded one or two of his 13 strikeouts to shave a few pitches off his count and have a chance to finish a seven-inning masterpiece. He allowed no hits and no walks over 6 2/3 innings, while throwing 61 of 99 pitches for strikes. After Shook struck out the final batter for the Reading Phillies in a 6-0 victory in the nightcap of the double dip, the Rumble Ponies had a very subdued on-field celebration — like a run-of-the-mill win. Tong is the Mets' No. 6-ranked prospect — third among pitchers — according to The 13 strikeouts, which began with three in the first inning, set a career high. As you'd expect, when Rumble Ponies manager Reid Brignac — a former major leaguer — made the call to the bullpen from the mound, the home crowd booed and Tong rolled his head back in what appeared like disbelief. Jonah Tong of the New York Mets prepares to pitch during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, has 40 strikeouts over his last 19 innings pitched and lowered his season ERA to 2.57. The 21-year-old right-hander was originally a seventh-round draft pick out of high school in 2022. He made two appearances at Double-A last season but has pitched well over six starts at the level to start this season. Top prospects Jett Williams and Ryan Clifford supported Tong; both players had a two-run hit.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Reds OF prospect Carlos Jorge carted off field after crashing into wall on catch in Dayton
Reds OF prospect Carlos Jorge carted off field after crashing into wall on catch in Dayton Cincinnati Reds prospect Carlos Jorge was playing center field during the High-A Dayton Dragons' series finale Sunday against the Fort Wayne TinCaps when he crashed into the wall while making a remarkable, over-the-shoulder catch in the top of the 6th inning to rob Addison Kopack of extra bases. The 21-year-old Jorge turned, threw the ball in and collapsed to the ground. He was carted off the field with an undisclosed injury. Advertisement Jorge ranks No. 21 among MLB Pipeline's top Reds prospects. Jorge was promoted from Low-A Daytona to Dayton in 2023. He batted .220 with 12 homers and 28 stolen bases last season for the Dragons. Carlos Jorge of the Cincinnati Reds bats during a spring training Spring Breakout game. Jorge entered Sunday with two hits in 25 plate appearances this season. The Reds signed Jorge out of the Dominican Republic for $495,000, at the start of the delayed 2020-21 international signing period in January 2021. After posting an 1.015 OPS and stealing 27 bases in the Dominican Summer League at age 17, Jorge hit .261 with a .935 OPS and a league-leading 27 SBs (in 31 attempts) for the Reds' Arizona Complex League team. Advertisement Defensively, Jorge played second base for most of his season with Daytona. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds prospect Carlos Jorge hurt crashing into wall on catch in Dayton
