Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for a second straight game after he served as the Mets' designated hitter in each of the prior three contests, going 1-for-10 with a walk and a run scored during that stretch. Though the lefty-hitting Vogelbach will remain on the bench versus left-handed pitching, he looks like he'll be part of a timeshare at DH with Mark Vientos against righties for the time being.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: In designated hitter spot
Rotowire
Vogelbach is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh Wednesday versus the Cubs, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
It's just his third start in seven contests since Mark Vientos was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse. Vogelbach has collected just two hits over his last 19 at-bats and appears to have been supplanted as the Mets' primary DH versus right-handed pitching.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: On bench again Friday
Rotowire
Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Guardians.
Vogelbach will be on the bench for the fifth time in six games Friday as Mark Vientos takes over at designated hitter and bats seventh. Vogelbach no longer appears to be a lock to be in the lineup against right-handers, as New York faces righty Cal Quantrill in the series opener Friday against Cleveland.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Idle versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
He'll remain on the bench for the fourth game in a row, with each of the lefty-hitting Vogelbach's absences coming against left-handed pitching. Vogelbach has held a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter for most of the season, but he could face a threat for work against right-handed pitching with the Mets bringing aboard power-hitting corner infielder Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Out of lineup versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.
Vogelbach was held out Monday with the Mets facing left-hander Patrick Corbin and he'll ride the pine again Tuesday with left-hander Jalen Beeks getting the start for Tampa Bay. Tommy Pham is in the DH spot and batting fifth.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sitting versus southpaw
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.
Vogelbach will take a seat for a second game in a row as the Mets face left-hander Patrick Corbin in the series finale. Pete Alonso will take over at designated hitter while Mark Canha handles first base and Tommy Pham enters the lineup in left field.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Rests for second game of twin bill
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Nationals.
Vogelbach will sit for the second game of the twin bill after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets' 3-2 loss in the resumption of Saturday's suspended game. With Vogelbach on the bench for the nightcap, Brandon Nimmo will get a turn as the Mets' designated hitter.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Swats second homer
Rotowire
Vogelbach went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
The lefty slugger took Daniel Bard deep in the seventh inning, but the Mets were down 11-5 at the time. It's only Vogelbach's second homer of the year, but he boasts what would be career highs with a .265 batting average and .398 OBP through 28 games as the team's regular DH against right-handed pitching.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: On bench against lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Vogelbach has yet to start against a southpaw this season, and given his career .133/.252/.222 slash line against same-sided pitching, that's unlikely to change anytime soon. Pete Alonso will rest his legs as the designated hitter Saturday while Mark Canha starts at first base.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Idle versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Detroit, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The Tigers are bringing southpaw Joey Wentz to the hill for the opening game of the twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Vogelbach will predictably head to the bench. Mark Canha will fill in for Vogelbach as the Mets' designated hitter.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Out against lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.
Atlanta will begin the game with the left-handed Max Fried on the bump, so the left-handed bat of Vogelbach will sit out Friday's contest. Mark Canha will instead serve as the Mets' DH, and Tommy Pham will start in left field while batting seventh.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sits versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is on the bench versus lefty MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals on Wednesday.
The designated hitter has gone 5-for-13 with a double and two RBI during a four-game hitting streak. Tommy Pham fills in for Vogelbach as the DH for Wednesday's contest.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Drives in three runs in win
Rotowire
Vogelbach went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 8-6 victory over the Dodgers.
Vogelbach gave the Mets their first lead with a two-run homer in the second inning. He tacked on another RBI with a run-scoring groundout in the fourth. The homer was the first of the season for the slugger and snapped a three-game hitless streak. Vogelbach is slashing .200/.394/.360 with six RBI and and an 8:4 BB:K over 33 plate appearances on the campaign.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Idle against lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
The lefty-hitting Vogelbach will sit for the fourth time in five games, with all of his absences from the lineup coming versus left-handed starting pitchers. Tommy Pham will replace Vogelbach as the Mets' designated hitter with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound for San Diego.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sitting versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Vogelbach is 3-for-13 with a double, an RBI and four walks to begin the season, and he'll head to the bench Saturday with lefty Trevor Rogers pitching for Miami. Pete Alonso will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Canha fills in to play first base.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Idle versus lefty
Rotowire
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
The lefty-hitting Vogelbach will take a seat for the second time in the four-game series with the Marlins bringing a southpaw (Trevor Rogers) to the hill for the finale. Mark Canha will replace Vogelbach in the lineup at designated hitter.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Out of lineup Friday
Rotowire
Vogelbach isn't in the Mets' lineup for Friday's game against Miami, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The left-handed slugger holds just a .402 OPS against lefties since 2021, so he will sit out Friday against Jesus Luzardo. Mark Canha will instead serve as the Mets' designated hitter, opening up a chance for Tommy Pham to start in left field and bat eighth.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sluggish spring so far
Rotowire
Vogelbach has gone 6-for-23 in Grapefruit League play with zero home runs and a 0:10 BB:K through eight appearances.
The 30-year-old posted a solid .829 OPS in 183 plate appearances with the Mets last season after being acquired from the Pirates, and Vogelbach heads into 2023 expected to fill the strong side of a platoon at DH. His spring numbers aren't encouraging, but his career .238/.364/.458 slash line against right-handed pitching with 61 homers in roughly two full seasons worth of plate appearances offers a better glimpse at his likely production.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sticking with Mets in 2023
Rotowire
The Mets will exercise Vogelbach's $1.5 million team option for 2023, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Vogelbach will unsurprisingly remain in New York after a strong showing with the Mets in the second half of the 2022 campaign. After being traded from the Pirates to the Mets on July 22, the slugger slashed .255/.393/.436 with six homers, 25 RBI and 18 runs scored over 55 contests.
... See More... See Less
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Not starting Game 2
Rotowire
Vogelbach will be on the bench for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres on Saturday.
Vogelbach will hit the bench with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Padres. It's possible he'll make a pinch hitting appearance later in the game, potentially for Darin Ruf, who will start at designated hitter in his place.
