![]() ![]() Nido was activated May 25 but has made only two starts since, going 1 for 5 with two strikeouts. The 21-year-old rookie flourished in May and ascended to first string, taking advantage of consistent playing time while Narváez and Nido were on the IL. Nido was designated for assignment in a move that keeps catcher Francisco Álvarez in the majors. ![]() It’s nothing against the Mets.NEW YORK (AP) - Needing to make a difficult decision at catcher, the New York Mets cut light-hitting Tomás Nido on Monday when they reinstated fellow backstop Omar Narváez from the 60-day injured list. That kind of took precedence over taking interviews or doing anything like that. I had some family stuff I needed to take care of and that was really the biggest issue for me. “At that time it was just a good time to step away. “I was just into doing something else,” said Ventura, who had previously managed the White Sox. But Ventura, who is best known with the Mets for his “grand slam single” in Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS against the Braves - his walk-off homer was ruled a single after he was tackled by teammates rounding first base - indicated he wouldn’t be surprised if he eventually returns to the major leagues in some capacity. Ventura, an assistant coach at his alma mater Oklahoma State, was a consideration for the Mets’ managerial opening following the 2017 season, but withdrew his name before interviewing. He taught me so much about baseball and what it was like to be a professional and he would always talk about Cliff, so yeah, Queens has a special place in my heart.” Jeurys Familia and Juan Lagares and I came up with these guys and when I think of David, I observed David as much as I could. “I see myself as a Met just because of the years that we spent there, coming up through the system and the relationships that I built in the minor league system. “I am very excited to come back,” Murphy said. Mets are finally embracing their rich history Murphy, who turns 37 in April, might be the youngest of the Old Timers. For Murphy, the Mets’ hero during the team’s 2015 run to the World Series, it will be a first trip back to Citi Field since announcing his retirement before last season. Ventura, Floyd and Murphy all appeared on a Zoom call to promote Old-Timers’ Day. Already this year the Mets had unveiled plans to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. The return of Old-Timers’ Day is the Mets’ latest foray into honoring the franchise’s history. The Old Timers will play a short game after they are introduced. Introductions will begin at 5 p.m., two-plus hours before the first pitch between the Mets and Rockies. The team released a preliminary list of attendees Tuesday that included 92-year-old Frank Thomas, Ron Swoboda, Jon Matlack, Felix Millan, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Bob Ojeda, Robin Ventura, Turk Wendell, Endy Chavez, Cliff Floyd and Daniel Murphy. ![]() AP Photo Mike Piazza is planning to attend Mets Old Timers’ Day. But Mike Piazza announced on Twitter his intention to attend, joking that “the training room is going to be crowded.” Lenny Dykstra may not receive an invite to the upcoming Mets’ Old-Timers’ Day. More than 40 former Mets are expected to attend - and many of the team’s past stars were not included on the initial press release, as the Mets plan to announce further participants in the future to build up interest in the event. Cespedes hasn’t played a major league game since then. The list of invitees includes Yoenis Cespedes, who abruptly left the team in 2020 in a dispute over playing time. Dysktra’s presence could make for an uncomfortable environment, as Darling is expected to participate in the event. In recent years Dykstra has feuded publicly with former teammate Ron Darling, who remains a popular fixture in the SNY booth. 27 - the first time the Mets will hold the event since 1994 - former outfielder Lenny Dykstra’s possible inclusion remains murky at best.ĭykstra may not receive an invitation because of “various issues,” according to a club source, who declined to provide specifics.ĭykstra, a key component of the Mets’ last World Series-winning team in 1986, has encountered post-career troubles with finances and the law - in addition to being accused of making derogatory comments toward blacks, women and homosexuals. The Mets are planning an old-school gathering this summer that may not include a fan favorite.Īs the team prepares to host Old-Timers’ Day on Aug. Mets rookie reliever delivers ‘good surprise’ in return Mets sign another ex-Yankees slugger after failed Gary Sanchez experimentĮx-Mets hero signs with MLB team after LI Ducks stint ![]()
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