New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto and left-hander Joey Lucchesi are the team's starting rotation options to replace Tylor Megill (shoulder) that are already on the 40-man roster. Megill landed on the injured list on Monday. Butto impressed club officials with a strong showing in spring training and was one of the final roster cuts. But he struggled with command and walked four in five innings in his first start with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said in February that Lucchesi showed up to spring training a bit behind other starters, although he threw five scoreless innings for Syracuse on Friday. Prospects Christian Scott and Mike Vasil will likely see time with the Mets in 2024, but it's unclear how early that might occur. If New York looks externally for pitching help, it could come in the form of veteran free agent ... [More]

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that the team prefers that their yet-to-debut pitching prospects like Mike Vasil, Christian Scott and Dominic Hamel pitch in the minors more before being asked to make their big-league debuts in the wake of right-hander Kodai Senga's (shoulder) injury. The rotation competition with Senga expected to open the year on the injured list will essentially be among Tylor Megill, Joey Lucchesi, Jose Butto and Max Kranick. Adrian Houser could be another option. Megill is probably the best bet and also offers the most upside for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. However, the 28-year-old righty struggled in 2023, posting a 4.70 ERA with 105 K's and 58 walks in 126 1/3 innings pitched over 25 starts.

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The left-hander was rumored to be called up in order to give Kodai Senga an extra day to rest. That appears to be the plan as Lucchesi is in line to take the ball versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The left-hander holds a 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, with a 17/8 K/BB ratio across five starts this season with the Mets. He'll be a possible streaming option in deep leagues for Friday's slate.

The New York Mets may call up left-hander Joey Lucchesi from Triple-A Syracuse in order to make a spot start this week to give right-hander Kodai Senga an extra day of rest in the starting rotation. Lucchesi has been on the seven-day injured list in the minors recently, but he's made two rehab starts with High-A Brooklyn and appears to be healthy now. If the Mets call on the 30-year-old southpaw, he'd likely be making a spot start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, which is Senga's turn in the rotation. In five starts for the Mets earlier this year, Lucchesi allowed 11 earned runs on 22 hits (four homers) while walking eight and striking out 17 in 22 1/3 innings pitched. He'll be a low-upside streamer in deeper leagues and DFS if he starts on Friday.

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi is expected to start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Mets manager Buck Showalter told reporters that Lucchesi is tentatively scheduled to start after starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers. He'll be pitching on short rest but he only threw 46 pitches in his previous appearance. The lanky left-hander has a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 13 punchouts over his first three starts (16 1/3 innings) this year.

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi was brilliant during Friday's 7-0 win over the Giants. The 29-year-old, making his first big league start since 2021, looked good in this one. He was on the bump for seven scoreless innings, striking out nine batters while allowing four hits and two walks. With the Mets down Carlos Carrasco (elbow) and Justin Verlander (shoulder), Lucchesi may get some more starts moving ahead, possibly during the series with the Washington Nationals. Although fantasy managers may not receive a repeat performance from the lefty, he's worth a look from those in need of a short-term replacement.

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi will make his first appearance in the big leagues since 2021 when he starts Friday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Over his career, the 29-year-old owns a 4.24 ERA, 4.12 FIP, 24.5% strikeout rate, and 1.27 WHIP. So far this season, Lucchesi has pitched to a 2.30 ERA with 16 punchouts across 15.2 innings at Triple-A. After Carlos Carrasco (elbow) went on the shelf a few days ago, the Mets needed another arm to join the rotation. It isn't clear how long Lucchesi will be a part of the staff, as Justin Verlander (shoulder) is likely coming back in early May. Fantasy managers looking for help in the starting pitcher department can take a chance on the former San Diego Padres draft pick but shouldn't expect a whole lot of production.

The 2023 MLB season is underway and as always, injuries are beginning to pile up. Today we'll look at injured hitters including Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Corbin Burnes, Robbie Ray, and Trevor May. Searching the waiver wire for fill-in pitchers is already a key aspect of fantasy baseball, so finding replacements for players out of action isn't too much different.For those not yet familiar, this is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April 20, 2023. We'll be covering all positions throughout the week, so stay tuned. Some players on this list impact fantasy baseball more than others, but with leagues of all shapes and sizes, you never know which guys will force fantasy managers to search waiver wires in hopes of finding adequate replacements.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the MLB, make sure to favorite or bookmark the ... [More]

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucceshi has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. This doesn't come as surprise considering Lucceshi is in the final stages of working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He has only thrown two innings this spring, in which he was roughed up with four runs allowed. The plan is for Lucceshi to get stretched out in Triple-A before he makes his way back to New York. The 29-year-old should make an impact on the Mets roster at some point this season. Until then, fantasy managers can ignore him in basically every format.

The New York Mets and left-hander Joey Lucchesi avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal, according to a source. It's the exact same salary he made in 2022 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Lucchesi went on a minor-league rehab assignment in September but didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2022. If healthy in 2023, he could have a significant role for New York as a swing man. The 29-year-old southpaw went 1-4 with a 4.46 ERA (3.40 FIP), a 1.17 WHIP and a 26.1 percent strikeout rate in 38 1/3 innings over 11 appearances (eight starts) for the Mets in 2021. In his four years in the majors (three with San Diego), Lucchesi has a 4.24 ERA (4.12 FIP), a 1.27 WHIP, 349 strikeouts and 112 walks in 337 2/3 frames over 70 outings (66 starts).

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) is scheduled to throw against live hitters during batting practice on Friday. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched all season as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. It sounds like Lucchesi is nearing a rehab assignment. That being said, there's a chance Lucchesi rejoins the Mets roster as early as next month. It's uncertain whether or not Lucchesi will rejoin the team as a starter or in a bullpen role. That being said, it's tough to evaluate what kind of value Lucchesi is going to have without knowing his role.

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, said he is hoping to be back in early or mid-August. He is currently with the Mets in Miami this weekend and said his rehab has been "pretty solid." Lucchesi is scheduled to throw his 10th bullpen session on Saturday and will advance to facing live hitters soon. It looks like all is well on the rehab trail for the 29-year-old southpaw, but he still has a ways to go before he's ready to make his season debut for the Mets. Before his injury in 2021, he had gone 1-4 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 11 walks in 38 1/3 innings over 11 appearances (eight starts). If New York's rotation is at full health by the time Lucchesi returns, he could very well return to a bullpen role.

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery in June, began throwing for the first time on Tuesday since his operation. The 28-year-old will likely miss all of the 2022 season. When he returns in 2023, he'll have two years of team control remaining, which is the main reason why the Mets tendered him a contract on Tuesday. In 11 appearances (eight starts) in his first season for the Mets before he had elbow reconstruction, Lucchesi had a 4.46 ERA, 3.40 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 11 walks in 38 1/3 innings pitched.

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman is optimistic he can make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets after an MRI showed no damage to his sore left hip. That was good news for the depleted Mets, who reinstated right fielder Michael Conforto from the injured list Wednesday — one of eight roster moves the banged-up NL East leaders made before their series finale against Atlanta. Conforto had been sidelined since straining his right hamstring on May 16. He was ready to return Tuesday but wasn't activated after Triple-A Syracuse’s game was postponed to allow for more COVID-19 testing and contact tracing within the organization. Conforto spent last weekend on a rehab assignment with Syracuse, so the Mets said they decided not to reinstate him Tuesday “out of an abundance of caution.” “It was definitely a rollercoaster,” Conforto said. “Super excited yesterday. Fortunately, everything was fine.” The outfielder said Wednesday he tested negative three times and was feeling good. He batted third... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman is optimistic he can make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets after an MRI showed no damage to his sore left hip. That was good news for the depleted Mets, who reinstated right fielder Michael Conforto from the injured list Wednesday — one of eight roster moves the banged-up NL East leaders made before their series finale against Atlanta. Conforto had been sidelined since straining his right hamstring on May 16. He was ready to return Tuesday but wasn't activated after Triple-A Syracuse’s game was postponed to allow for more COVID-19 testing and contact tracing within the organization. Conforto spent last weekend on a rehab assignment with Syracuse, so the Mets said they decided not to reinstate him Tuesday “out of an abundance of caution.” “It was definitely a rollercoaster,” Conforto said. “Super excited yesterday. Fortunately, everything was fine.” The outfielder said Wednesday he tested negative three times and was feeling good. He batted third... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets in a 1-0 victory Friday night. Juan Soto opened the ninth with a walk and moved to third on Ryan Zimmerman’s single to right. Gomes then singled to left to beat Edwin Díaz (1-2). Brad Hand (4-2) pitched the ninth to close out Washington’s gem. The Nationals have won a season-high five straight. Fedde pitched seven dominant innings, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out six. The right-hander’s scoreless streak is the longest on the team this season. Fedde’s ERA is down to 3.33. Joey Lucchesi countered with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. Three Mets relievers followed with 2 2/3 scoreless before Díaz struggled in the ninth. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered twice and Thomas Eshelman pitched effectively... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets in a 1-0 victory Friday night. Juan Soto opened the ninth with a walk and moved to third on Ryan Zimmerman’s single to right. Gomes then singled to left to beat Edwin Díaz (1-2). Brad Hand (4-2) pitched the ninth to close out Washington’s gem. The Nationals have won a season-high five straight. Fedde pitched seven dominant innings, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out six. The right-hander’s scoreless streak is the longest on the team this season. Fedde’s ERA is down to 3.33. Joey Lucchesi countered with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. Three Mets relievers followed with 2 2/3 scoreless before Díaz struggled in the ninth. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered twice and Thomas Eshelman pitched effectively... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets in a 1-0 victory Friday night. Juan Soto opened the ninth with a walk and moved to third on Ryan Zimmerman’s single to right. Gomes then singled to left to beat Edwin Díaz (1-2). Brad Hand (4-2) pitched the ninth to close out Washington’s gem. The Nationals have won a season-high five straight. Fedde pitched seven dominant innings, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out six. The right-hander’s scoreless streak is the longest on the team this season. Fedde’s ERA is down to 3.33. Joey Lucchesi countered with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. Three Mets relievers followed with 2 2/3 scoreless before Díaz struggled in the ninth. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered twice and Thomas Eshelman pitched effectively... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets in a 1-0 victory Friday night. Juan Soto opened the ninth with a walk and moved to third on Ryan Zimmerman’s single to right. Gomes then singled to left to beat Edwin Díaz (1-2). Brad Hand (4-2) pitched the ninth to close out Washington’s gem. The Nationals have won a season-high five straight. Fedde pitched seven dominant innings, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out six. The right-hander’s scoreless streak is the longest on the team this season. Fedde’s ERA is down to 3.33. Joey Lucchesi countered with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. Three Mets relievers followed with 2 2/3 scoreless before Díaz struggled in the ninth. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered twice and Thomas Eshelman pitched effectively... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets in a 1-0 victory Friday night. Juan Soto opened the ninth with a walk and moved to third on Ryan Zimmerman’s single to right. Gomes then singled to left to beat Edwin Díaz (1-2). Brad Hand (4-2) pitched the ninth to close out Washington’s gem. The Nationals have won a season-high five straight. Fedde pitched seven dominant innings, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out six. The right-hander’s scoreless streak is the longest on the team this season. Fedde’s ERA is down to 3.33. Joey Lucchesi countered with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. Three Mets relievers followed with 2 2/3 scoreless before Díaz struggled in the ninth. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered twice and Thomas Eshelman pitched effectively... [More]