The LoHud Mets Blog

Fangraphs does a good job (link below) running down why it isn’t crazy that the Mets exposed Fernando Martinez to waivers to make room on the 40-man roster for Ronny Cedeno and Scott Hairston. (Tiny reliever Daniel Herrera also got the waiver treatment.) Back in 2007, Martinez was the uber-prospect,... Read More →

NEW YORK (AP) – Mets infielder Daniel Murphy has strained his left hamstring during winter ball in the Dominican Republic. The Mets gave injury updates on three players today. They say an MRI on outfielder Fernando Martinez showed minor arthritis in his right knee, but no new injuries. First baseman… Read More →

The New York Mets today announced that they have activated catcher Rod Barajas from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned outfielder Fernando Martinez to Buffalo (AAA) of the International League.  Barajas, who has been on the Disabled List since July 27 with a strained left oblique, will be active for… Read More →

The New York Mets today announced that they have recalled outfielder Fernando Martinez and infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League.  Martinez will wear uniform #26 while Tejada will wear uniform #11.  Both players will be available for tonight’s game at Philadelphia.  In order to make room… Read More →

John Maine is set to take the mound tonight in the Mets’ second game of the season. Andy Martino of The Daily News gives a rundown of the starting rotation, sans Johan Santana who was predictably good in the opener despite coming off elbow surgery.  Whether he can keep it… Read More →

It looks like the Mets will have a new starting rotation. John Maine now will follow Johan Santana, and Jon Niese will be No. 3. Mike Pelfrey and Oliver Perez secure the final two spots. The Mets have optioned Fernando Martinez to Triple-A Buffalo, according to the New York Daily… Read More →