The Mets are calling on a familiar face to help cope with their latest injury.
They’re calling up Ruben Tejada as Jeff McNeil is going on the 10-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain, The Post’s Mike Puma confirmed. McNeil underwent an MRI Wednesday.
McNeil hurt his hamstring in Tuesday night’s 5-3 loss to the Braves while trying to beat out an infield hit in the ninth inning.
“It didn’t feel great, but I don’t think it’s terrible,” McNeil said after the game.
Tejada, 29, was signed by the Mets in March and hasn’t appeared in a major-league game since 2017 with the Orioles. He spent his first six MLB seasons with the Mets, who originally signed him in 2006. He’s most remembered for suffering a fractured leg from a Chase Utley slide during the 2015 NLDS. Tejada is hitting .330 in 71 games with Triple-A Syracuse.
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The Luis Guillorme Pinch-Hit HR Could Be A Sign Of Something Special
Really?!? Guillorme’s first career HR comes as pinch-hitter and ties a huge pennant race game in the 8th inning??? That’s almost unheard of.
Mets Sweep Marlins, 0.5 Games Back of 2nd Wild-Card Spot
Hey, beating up on losing teams is what you’re supposed to do. Now with the Nationals coming in and 10 or our next 11 series against winning teams, the real fun starts.
Could the Mets Pick Up Former World Series Hero Joe Panik?
The Mets don’t have an everyday answer to replace second baseman Robinson Cano, who’s out indefinitely with a torn left hamstring, which is why Joe Panik being designated for assignment by the Giants could be a factor for them.
Panik, the Long Island native and former St. John’s star, hitting .235 with just three homers, but the second baseman might be worth consideration.
Sources said the Mets hadn’t yet made a decision on whether to take a serious look at the 28-year-old, who was cut loose by the Giants after they traded for the Reds’ Scooter Gennett.
Panik is making $3.8 million and players on waivers no longer are eligible to be traded this month. He either can be claimed, with the team that gets him picking up his salary or clear waivers and be released — and eligible to be signed as a free agent.
Personally, I was hoping for a reunion with Asdrubal Cabrera, but the Nationals have already signed him. Now with Robinson Cano most likely out for the rest of the season, Panik (or even Ruben Tejada, who’s currently tearing it up in the minors) could make the sense to play 2nd base for the rest of the year.
Wilson Ramos’ 6-RBI Night Saves Shaky Debut From Marcus Stroman
After Friday’s loss ended their 7-game winning streak, one couldn’t but get a little worried once they lost the first game of this series. But now that we got this important win out the way, we can concentrate on winning the series.
Noah Syndergaard Is Officially Off The Market
Would the Mets have even started him last night if they were going to trade him? I think not. Anyway, now it’s official…Thor isn’t going anywhere in 2019.
Marcus Stroman Traded To Mets
Pretty surprising move. But hey, if Brodie Van Wagenan thinks we still have a chance this season and he’s not giving up too much of our future to try, then I’m all for it.
Steven Matz Tosses Complete Game Shutout for Win
And with Wilson Ramos behind the plate too…very impressive.
Robinson Cano’s 3 HR’s Beat Padres
If Cano starts hitting regularly like he did in spring training, Pete Alonso finds his swing back and the pitching improves, we could get back in the playoff hunt.
Mets Lose 3 Tough Games To Giants
Yet another extra-inning loss. ‘Heartbreaking’ is too kind to describe losing this series.
Mets Sweep Twins, Can They Make It Back To .500?
Should we take the Mets winning 4 in a row seriously or is just a ‘blip’ in another God-awful season? To me, the best move was Mickey Callaway finally dropping Robinson Cano down in the order, so far that’s paying off for everybody.
Pete Alonso Wins 2019 Home Run Derby
Even during a miserable season, you can count on Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil to put a smile on your face.
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