The Yankees traded pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Braves for a player to be named, as part of their busy trade deadline moves, while also acquiring Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario to strengthen their roster.
The Yankees traded Carlos Carrasco to the Braves for salary relief, with the veteran pitcher not on the Yankees' 40-man roster and having pitched well in Triple-A. The Braves, injured and seeking pitching depth, are adding Carrasco as part of their efforts to bolster their rotation for the remainder of the season.
The Yankees placed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on outright waivers after recent roster moves, with the possibility of him becoming a free agent if unclaimed, amid ongoing team adjustments and injury considerations.
The Yankees have selected Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A and optioned Yerry De los Santos, while Jake Woodford opted out of his minor league deal and became a free agent after the Yankees chose to go with Carrasco for their upcoming game against the Dodgers.
The Cleveland Guardians finalized much of their roster, with players like Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman, and David Fry making the cut. However, uncertainties remain, particularly regarding Myles Straw's spot and the evaluation of young talent like Deyvison De Los Santos. The pitching staff also faces challenges due to injuries and illnesses. Carlos Carrasco secured an Opening Day roster spot, marking a special moment for the veteran pitcher.
New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco suffered a broken pinkie finger after dropping a dumbbell in the weight room, likely ending his season and possibly his Mets career. The 36-year-old right-hander had struggled throughout the year, posting a 6.80 ERA over 20 starts. Carrasco will be a free agent at the end of the season, and the Mets do not expect him to return. To replace him, the Mets recalled reliever Sam Coonrod from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Boston Red Sox, who are in the playoff picture in the American League, may be looking to buy at the trade deadline for help in their starting rotation. One potential target could be Carlos Carrasco of the New York Mets, who will be pitching against the Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball. Despite his season stats not looking great, Carrasco has pitched well recently and could provide the Red Sox with valuable innings.
The New York Mets completed a series sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a dominant 9-0 victory, securing their fifth consecutive win and handing the D-backs their first shutout defeat of the season. In other Mets news, a 7-year-old fan named Piper, who battled cancer and found strength in watching Mets games, received a special experience with the team, including meeting her idol Pete Alonso. The Mets released pitcher Chris Flexen, and third baseman Brett Baty is currently dealing with minor hamstring soreness. The upcoming Mets vs. Padres matchups are set, and the MLB Draft is set to begin on Sunday.
The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-6, after their bullpen collapsed in the eighth inning, allowing four runs. Carlos Carrasco pitched four innings, allowing two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a walk. Francisco Lindor hit his 15th homer of the season, and Pete Alonso hit his 24th. Jeff Brigham struggled in relief, walking in a run and hitting two batters. The Mets will face the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game series starting on Monday.
The New York Mets lost 7-6 to the Philadelphia Phillies after blowing a 6-3 lead in the eighth inning. Mets' starter Carlos Carrasco left the game after four innings with a lead, leaving the bulk of the work to a taxed Mets bullpen. Despite a strong performance from Pete Alonso, who hit a home run and had three RBIs, the Mets suffered one of their most embarrassing losses of the season.
The New York Mets lost 8-7 to the St. Louis Cardinals, losing the series against the struggling team. The Mets struggled with bad starting pitching, with Carlos Carrasco allowing six runs in three innings. The team's offense showed up, but it wasn't enough to overcome the pitching woes. The Cardinals hit four home runs, bringing the total number of home runs allowed by the Mets this season to 100, the fourth-most in the league. Francisco Lindor had a strong game in his return to the lineup, hitting a solo home run. The Mets will face the Houston Astros in their next game.
The New York Mets face off against the struggling St. Louis Cardinals in a crucial rubber game on Father's Day. The Mets will be boosted by the return of slugger Pete Alonso, who was activated off the injured list. Carlos Carrasco takes the mound for the Mets, looking to keep the ball in the park and secure a win. The Cardinals will start Matthew Liberatore, who is coming off of a strong start against the Giants.
Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates became the fifth active player to reach 2,000 career hits, drawing a loud ovation from his adopted hometown as he rounded first base after hitting a slider from Carlos Carrasco to left field. McCutchen's return to Pittsburgh has provided a spark to the surprising Pirates, who edged the Mets 2-1 on Sunday, moving into first place in the National League Central.
The New York Mets are considering skipping Tylor Megill's turn in the rotation due to his recent struggles and the team's upcoming off days. They could potentially add a reliever and align Kodai Senga, Carlos Carrasco, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander for their next starts. The Mets wouldn't need a fifth starter until June 20th. If Megill is optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, Joey Lucchesi or David Peterson could take his place. The Mets could also keep Megill in the bullpen and reinsert him into the rotation when needed.
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the New York Mets at home, with Bryce Elder starting for the Braves and Carlos Carrasco starting for the Mets. The Braves are hoping to win their third straight game and use the series against the Mets as a springboard to put a gap between themselves and the rest of the NL East. Elder has been consistent on the mound, not giving up more than two runs in his past six starts, while Carrasco has been working to find his footing after a rocky start to the season.