Will Sammon
@WillSammon
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Reporting on the New York Mets and MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.
Joined July 2011
RT @katiejwoo: What we’re hearing around the league as trade deadline inches closer, with @WillSammon & @PJ_Mooney: .
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With eight days left until the July 31 trade deadline, things can quickly shift from one direction to the next as teams win or lose.
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Noted importance within: Since the Mets recalled him on May 7, Brett Baty has a .765 OPS. The only Mets with a higher OPS in that span (minimum 200 plate appearances): Soto, Nimmo, McNeil.
Mets notes with a focus on the deadline: bullpen, CF, prospects turning heads (story with @TimBritton)
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Mets notes with a focus on the deadline: bullpen, CF, prospects turning heads (story with @TimBritton)
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League sources describe the Mets as active in the center field market while adding that New York is not behaving as if it's a necessity.
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Mets were among those who attended Robertson’s session the other day prior to him picking Phillies.
There was considerable interest in a 40-year-old reliever who hasn't pitched in 10 months. It might be indicative of a concern spreading among contending teams. Where the Phillies stand with 10 days until the trading deadline:
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Mets moves: .— With Francisco Alvarez back, Hayden Senger was optioned. — Claimed Rico Garcia off waivers. Richard Lovelady outrighted to Triple A. Dedniel Nunez, who had surgery last Monday, moved to 60-day IL. — Paul Blackburn (rehab assignment) pitches for Syracuse tomorrow.
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What I’m hearing on the Mets, the trade deadline and pitching needs:
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The Mets' want to improve their bullpen, but will they deal from a position of strength to do so?
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RT @Ken_Rosenthal: Phillies in agreement with free-agent reliever David Robertson, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Story: http….
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Robertson, 40, owns a career 2.91 ERA over 16 years in the majors, including two with the Phillies.
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Francisco Alvarez is returning to the Mets, league sources said (@NYPost_Mets first relayed). Since going down to the minors following the Mets’ game on June 21, Alvarez went 20-for-67 (.299 batting average) with 11 home runs.
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Pete Alonso has entered the game in the seventh inning.
Pete Alonso has a right hand contusion, Carlos Mendoza said. He is day to day.
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At least six innings have been completed by a Mets starting pitcher just five times over their last 35 games. David Peterson is responsible for all five.
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Pete Alonso has a right hand contusion, Carlos Mendoza said. He is day to day.
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Mets signed their fourth-round draft pick Peter Kussow for $897,500, league sources said. The slot value for the pick is $555,800. Kussow, a RHP, was a Louisville commit and the top-rated prep player from Wisconsin.
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Mets rotation out of the break:. LHP Sean Manaea.RHP Clay Holmes.LHP David Peterson.
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Free agent David Robertson could be an option for teams seeking bullpen help
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Several teams, including the Mets and Yankees, have recently looked into the 40-year-old reliever.
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Former Mets minor-league pitcher Grant Hartwig was released to sign in Japan.
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From speaking up in the players' meeting two weeks ago to working on plate discipline with Juan Soto, Ronny Mauricio is getting more and more comfortable — which matters; he can help inform the Mets' deadline plans. On what we've seen and heard from him:
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Through 28 games after his June 3 call-up, Mauricio owns a .696 OPS with four home runs, and he has a .797 OPS over his past 15 games.
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RT @MattGelb: Phillies think MLB has made a mockery of the All-Star Game by naming a rookie with 5 GS over their guys. MLB says Cris Sánch….
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The Phillies criticized MLB after two of their pitchers weren't named replacements but Jacob Misiorowski, after five starts, made the team.
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