New York Mets

Stadium: Citi Field | Manager: Terry Collins
16-23 Overall | 4th NL East
Team RankingAVGRHRERA
Mets.229165404.50
NL East Division4th2nd2nd5th
National League 12th8th6th14th
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L. Duda
J. Valdespin
A. Brown
M. Byrd
J. Valdespin
J. Lagares
M. Baxter
M. Byrd
A. Brown
J. Valdespin
D. Wright
J. Turner
D. Murphy
R. Tejada
J. Valdespin
J. Turner
Rotation
1. J. Niese
2. M. Harvey
3. D. Gee
4. J. Hefner
5. S. Marcum
6. J. Santana
D. Murphy
J. Valdespin
J. Turner
I. Davis
L. Duda
M. Baxter

J. Buck
A. Recker
  Bullpen
B. Parnell (CL)
B. Lyon
L. Hawkins
S. Rice
G. Burke
C. McHugh
R. Carson
J. Familia
F. Francisco
S. Atchison
Last Updated: 05/15/2013
 
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Last Five Games
5/16 vs. STL
J. ValdespinRF
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
L. DudaLF
J. BuckC
R. AnkielCF
R. TejadaSS
J. NieseP
 
5/15 vs. STL
M. BaxterRF
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
L. DudaLF
J. BuckC
R. AnkielCF
R. TejadaSS
S. MarcumP
 
5/14 vs. STL
J. TurnerSS
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
J. BuckC
L. DudaLF
M. ByrdRF
I. Davis1B
J. LagaresCF
D. GeeP
 
5/13 vs. STL
M. BaxterRF
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
L. DudaLF
J. BuckC
R. AnkielCF
R. TejadaSS
J. HefnerP
 
5/12 vs. PIT
R. TejadaSS
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
L. DudaLF
J. BuckC
M. BaxterRF
J. LagaresCF
M. HarveyP

Most Frequent Lineup
 AvgHRRBI
M. BaxterRF.23104
R. TejadaSS.223010
D. Murphy2B.297217
D. Wright3B.299526
L. DudaLF.211814
J. BuckC.2331031
I. Davis1B.15749
J. ValdespinCF.233311
 
Notes
  • 32 different lineups used this season.
  • Most frequent lineup used in 2 games.

Other Frequent Lineups
2 Game(s)
R. TejadaSS
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
J. BuckC
J. Turner1B
M. ByrdRF
A. BrownLF
J. LagaresCF
2 Game(s)
R. TejadaSS
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
J. BuckC
L. DudaLF
M. ByrdRF
I. Davis1B
J. LagaresCF
2 Game(s)
J. ValdespinCF
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
J. BuckC
L. DudaLF
M. BaxterRF
R. TejadaSS
2 Game(s)
M. BaxterRF
D. Murphy2B
D. Wright3B
I. Davis1B
L. DudaLF
J. BuckC
R. AnkielCF
R. TejadaSS
1 Game(s)
M. BaxterRF
R. TejadaSS
D. Wright3B
L. DudaLF
D. Murphy2B
I. Davis1B
A. ReckerC
J. LagaresCF

 
 
Daniel Murphy, #28
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
37.296253181
 
Position Breakdown
2B - 36
News
Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy remained hot Thursday against the Cardinals.

Murphy went 4 for 4, with two singles and two doubles. Murphy also walked during the game. He added an RBI and scored two runs. Murphy now has 10 hits in his last five games. 

Shaun Marcum, #38
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
0421.16.75713
 
News
Mets starting pitcher Shaun Marcum was unable to pick up his first win of the season in Wednesday's start against the Cardinals despite turning in a quality start. Marcum surrendered three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three in 6 2/3 innings.

It was the first time this season Marcum pitched at least five full innings. He takes an 0-4 record and 6.75 ERA into a home start against the Reds Monday.

Greg Burke, #46
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0110.05.4008
 
Jeurys Familia, #27
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0010.13.4817
 
Injuries
Biceps - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/12/13)
LaTroy Hawkins, #32
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0018.03.50017
 
News
Mets reliever LaTroy Hawkins had some harsh words for teammate Jordany Valdespin, according to USA Today.

Hawkins was asked about the controversy surrounding Valdespin's recent hit by pitch against the Pirates. Valdespin hit a home run with the team down by six runs and celebrated a little too much. The following day, manager Terry Collins pinch hit Valdespin expecting him to be hit by a pitch.

Hawkins couldn't defend his teammate, saying "he showed absolutely no respect. If you're going to pimp it, you're going to suffer the consequences." Hawkins added, "I have no problem defending my teammates, but some things, you just can't defend against."

Valdespin is hitting .235/.297/.426 in 68 at-bats.

Dillon Gee, #35
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
2539.26.131627
 
News
Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee admitted after Tuesday's poor outing against the Cardinals he is "kind of lost" about how he's performing. Despite the negativity, Mets manager Terry Collins said Gee, who has a 6.13 ERA, will make his next start Sunday against the Cubs and pitcher Collin McHugh was not promoted to replace him in the rotation.

"As we sit here, at this particular time, I don't have an answer for you," Collins said about Gee's struggles, per ESPN. "Obviously this guy has gotten to the major leagues. He's become a very, very good major-league pitcher with the command of his stuff. When he pitches good, he's a guy who can throw any pitch at any time. He keeps the hitters off balance. And he's not throwing strikes. Is it due to the surgery? I can't answer that. I don't have that answer. I asked [pitching coach] Dan [Warthen] if the delivery is the same. Dan said it is, or minute changes, which happen to everybody. He's just not making the pitches he normally makes."

Lucas Duda, #21
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
35.212188140
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 34, DH - 1
Collin McHugh, #36
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
000.00.0000
 
News
The Mets have called up pitcher Collin McHugh from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

McHugh went 3-2 with a 2.74 ERA as a starter at Triple-A, but will be used a reliever in the majors. He threw 102 pitches Sunday and will not be available to pitch Tuesday night, according to ESPN.
Juan Lagares, #12
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
14.1390000
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 14
Andrew Brown, #47
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
5.2002120
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 5
Jordany Valdespin, #1
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
23.227133114
 
Position Breakdown
2B - 3, OF - 19
News
Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin is in the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

Valdespin will play right field and hit leadoff. He will face Cardinals' ace Adam Wainwright. It's Valdespin's first start since May 8. He's hitting .235/.297/.426 in 68 at-bats.

Johan Santana, #57
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
000.00.0000
 
Injuries
Shoulder - 60-day DL. Out for season (Updated - 4/6/13)
Ruben Tejada, #11
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
37.217130102
 
Position Breakdown
SS - 36
News
Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada was back in the lineup Wednesday after receiving a day off, but manager Terry Collins told him during batting practice that Collins wants him to stop hitting fly balls, ESPN reports.

"You’ve got to get out of that. Fly balls aren’t going to help you," Collins told Tejada.

Tejada has hit .227/.301/.295 with no home runs in 148 plate appearances this season. He has a 33 percent fly ball rate heading into Wednesday's game, according to Fangraphs.

John Buck, #44
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
36.2262010311
 
Position Breakdown
C - 135
Ike Davis, #29
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
38.16014490
 
Position Breakdown
1B - 37
News
Mets first baseman Ike Davis snapped an 0-for-24 slide Friday against the Cubs with a two-out single in the sixth inning. He went 1 for 4 in the game and rose his batting average to .160 in a 3-2 win. 
Marlon Byrd, #6
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
26.268123160
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 25
News
Mets outfielder Marlon Byrd homered, doubled and drove in two runs Tuesday against the Cardinals. Byrd has three home runs, seven doubles and 16 RBI through 28 games.

Byrd is enjoying a productive May, batting .370 (10 for 27) with a .667 slugging percentage and 1.024 OPS in eight games (seven starts). He also has two doubles, two home runs and six RBI.

Anthony Recker, #20
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
5.2001130
 
Position Breakdown
C - 5, DH - 1
Mike Baxter, #23
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
25.23110043
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 24
Matt Harvey, #33
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
5063.21.551468
 
News
After receiving just six runs of support in his previous three starts, Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey had to take matters into his own hands Friday against the Cubs. Along with pitching 7 1/3 strong innings, Harvey also singled in the game-winning run in the top of the 7th, in a 3-2 win.

Harvey held the Cubs to just two earned runs in 7 1/3 innings, and even his two runs could easily been unearned, as they came to score on an infield single and throwing error in the first inning. He held the Cubs to just five hits overall and walked no batters, while striking out six.

Harvey improved his record to 5-0, while his ERA rose slightly, to 1.55. He will attempt to remain unbeaten in his next start, Wednesday against the Reds. 

Robert Carson, #73
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
009.012.0006
 
Brandon Lyon, #34
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
1115.23.45012
 
Scott Atchison, #50
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0018.04.5006
 
Injuries
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/14/13)
News
The Mets placed pitcher Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, the team announced. Atchison, who developed the inflammation from bone spurs aggravating the nerve in his elbow, will not throw for a week before attempting to resume baseball activities.
Frank Francisco, #48
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
000.00.0000
 
Injuries
Elbow - 15-day DL. On Class A rehab assignment (Updated - 4/17/13)
Jonathon Niese, #49
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
3448.15.402424
 
News
All of that practicing in front of a mirror must have paid off for Jonathon Niese because the Mets' left-hander rebounded from two abysmal starts with 7 1/3 strong innings at St. Louis Thursday. Well, isn't that swell? Guess he's useful Fantasy option after all, so if someone cut him loose in your league, go ahead and make a play for him.

But don't assume he's back to normal. There's still that messy issue of the Mets instructing him to pitch to contact.

I don't mean to keep harping on something I heard once on an opposing team's broadcast, but with only three strikeouts again Thursday, Niese has no more than three in any of his last seven starts. He's averaging 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings this year after averaging 7.3 per nine last year.

If that doesn't change, I don't see how he's anything more than a matchups type in mixed leagues.

Bobby Parnell, #39
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
4018.10.98516
 
News
For Mets closer Bobby Parnell, Friday against the Cubs was his first chance to close out a game on back-to-back days all season.

Parnell entered the game in the ninth with a 3-2 lead and promptly retired the Cubs on 15 pitches. He had no strikeouts, but picked up two fly ball outs and one groundball out.

Parnell has five saves in seven opportunities, with an 0.98 ERA. He has four wins, three of which have come in May.

Jeremy Hefner, #53
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
0441.04.611627
 
Justin Turner, #2
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
13.3102050
 
Position Breakdown
1B - 7, 2B - 5, SS - 2, 3B - 3, OF - 1, DH - 1
Scott Rice, #56
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
1318.23.38012
 
News
Mets pitcher Scott Rice spent 14 seasons in the minors before making the team in 2013, and he's received a ton of work despite his limited major-league experience. 

Rice has made a major-league high 23 appearances this season. If he continues being used at this rate, Rice would break the Mets' record for appearances in a season. Manager Terry Collins has been happy with Rice's production, saying "Scott’s done a great job, he really has. So in those situations, he’s going to have to be the guy that steps up, and either gets his groundball or strikeout."

In 18 1/3 innings this season, Rice has a 3.44 ERA and a 3.84 FIP.

David Wright, #5
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
38.319246279
 
Position Breakdown
3B - 37
News
Mets third baseman David Wright provided much of the offense Friday in a 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Wright went 3 for 4 with a solo home run, accounting for three of the team's eight hits. He added a stolen base, his ninth of the season.

Wright is now batting .312 on the season, and has been on fire since the start of May. He is hitting .364 in 14 games, with twice as many home runs (four) as in April. He has six home runs on the season, with 27 RBI.