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sports2 years ago

Mets' Danny Mendick returns to the big leagues after ACL surgery.

Danny Mendick made his return to the Majors with the New York Mets, a year after fracturing his right fibula and tearing his right ACL. The Mets recalled Mendick from Triple-A Syracuse after trading infielder Eduardo Escobar to the Angels on Friday. Mendick had not appeared in a big league game since colliding with White Sox teammate Adam Haseley in pursuit of a foul popup last June 22. The upstate New York native was able to play regularly in front of friends and family for the first time in his career.

sports2 years ago

Mets trade top prospects for Eduardo Escobar, recall Danny Mendick.

The New York Mets traded Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for two right-handed minor league pitchers, Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. Crow, who has a previous connection to Mets GM Billy Eppler, had success in his limited appearances with the Angels AA affiliate, while Marceaux has had an up-and-down minor league career. The trade makes sense for the Mets, who have prioritized developing their prospects, and provides them with much-needed starting pitching depth in the minors.

sports2 years ago

David Fletcher's Future with Angels Uncertain After Demotion

The Los Angeles Angels are promoting infielder David Fletcher from Triple-A, where he has been hitting .378/.432/.478 over 197 plate appearances. Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A in April after a slow start to the season, but injuries to Anthony Rendon, Zach Neto, and Gio Urshela have left the Angels thin in the infield. The corresponding move for Fletcher's promotion has not yet been announced, but it marks a mini-overhaul of the Angels' infield, which also includes the recent acquisition of Eduardo Escobar.

sports2 years ago

Mets trade Eduardo Escobar to Angels for minor leaguers, call up Danny Mendick.

The New York Mets are calling up utility infielder Danny Mendick to replace Eduardo Escobar on the active roster. Mendick has had a decent season with Triple-A Syracuse, slashing .264/.357/.401 which is good for an OPS of .757. He has hit eight home runs and driven in 35 runs across 277 at-bats. The 29-year-old has the capabilities to play second base, shortstop, and third base.

sports2 years ago

Angels land Eduardo Escobar in trade with Mets

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league right-handers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. The move comes as the Angels are dealing with injuries to several infielders, including Gio Urshela, Anthony Rendon, and Zach Neto. Escobar is expected to play third base until Rendon returns, but he could also fill in occasionally at second base and shortstop. The Angels are sending down an infielder to make room for Escobar on the 26-man roster.

sports2 years ago

Eduardo Escobar Traded to Angels for Minor League Pitchers

The New York Mets traded infielder Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels for pitching prospects Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. The Mets will pay all of Escobar’s salary except for the Major League minimum, which must be on the Angels’ books. The deal is an example of the type of structure the Mets could use in future trades, using owner Steve Cohen’s money to pay down contracts and receive better prospects in return. The Mets intend to continue making moves that improve the overall health of their organization in 2024 and beyond.

sports2 years ago

Mets trade Eduardo Escobar to Angels for pitching prospects.

The New York Mets traded third baseman Eduardo Escobar and cash to the Los Angeles Angels for Double-A starting pitchers Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. The move is part of the Mets' commitment to building a top-tier farm system, according to general manager Billy Eppler. The Mets agreed to pay all of Escobar’s remaining salary except for the minimum in exchange for a better prospect return. The Mets have been playing like trade-deadline sellers despite their historically massive payroll, and Escobar was likely to go with even a mild seller approach.

sports2 years ago

Angels acquire Eduardo Escobar from Mets in trade deal.

The New York Mets traded infielder Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels for right-handed pitchers Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. The Mets saw an opportunity to bring in some minor-league talent and were willing to cover Escobar’s salary for the rest of the season to do so. The Angels made this trade because of a slew of infield injuries over the last 10 days and wanted a proven third baseman to both start in the immediate future and serve as an insurance option for the oft-injured Rendon.

sports2 years ago

Angels Trade for Eduardo Escobar from Mets.

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar and cash from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. Escobar, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Mets over the 2021-22 offseason, had been relegated to a depth role after a slow start to the season. However, he has played well in sporadic playing time since then. The Angels have been hit with a trio of infield injuries over the past week, making Escobar a valuable addition to their roster.

sports2 years ago

Angels trade for Eduardo Escobar from Mets.

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux, as well as cash considerations. Escobar, a former All-Star infielder, fills a need for the Angels at third base with Anthony Rendon and Gio Urshela sidelined due to injuries. The Mets also optioned struggling right-hander Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli.

sports2 years ago

Angels trade for Eduardo Escobar in exchange for minor league pitchers.

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets in exchange for two minor league starting pitchers. The Mets will pay all but the pro-rated league minimum of Escobar's salary, which calls for $9.5 million in what will likely be the final year of his deal. Escobar, a 34-year-old switch-hitter, is batting .236/.286/.409 with four home runs in 120 plate appearances this season. With the Angels, he will essentially replace Gio Urshela, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured pelvis.

sports2 years ago

Brett Baty's Rise to the Big Leagues.

Touted prospect Brett Baty was called up by the New York Mets, immediately inserted into the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and delivered an RBI single in his second at-bat as New York won its fifth straight game. Baty replaced slumping veteran Eduardo Escobar at third base after getting off to an outstanding start in the minors this season. A first-round draft pick in 2019, the 23-year-old Baty was batting .400 (14-for-35) with 5 home runs, 15 RBIs and a 1.386 OPS in nine games at Triple-A Syracuse.

sports2 years ago

Brett Baty set to join New York Mets roster.

The New York Mets plan to recall top prospect Brett Baty, who has been performing well in Triple-A, to join the active roster. Baty, a third baseman, could also factor into the outfield mix. He will be retroactively credited with service time and is poised to receive a full year of service time in 2023. The Mets will need to make a corresponding move to make room for Baty on the active roster.

sports2 years ago

Brett Baty set to join Mets roster after impressive Triple-A performance.

The New York Mets are reportedly calling up their No. 2 prospect, third baseman Brett Baty, from Triple-A Syracuse. Baty has been on fire at the plate, hitting .400 with five homers and a 1.386 OPS in nine games. The callup comes as starting third baseman Eduardo Escobar has struggled at the plate, hitting just .114 with one homer in 13 games. Baty made his MLB debut last August, hitting a home run in his first at-bat before sustaining a season-ending injury.