Carlos Carrasco
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman speaks to staff during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mets injuries: Stroman (hip), Conforto delayed, Lucchesi out

By Jerry Beach Jun. 22, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, April 18, 2021 file photo, New York Mets' Francisco Lindor grounds out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. Francisco Lindor's contract negotiations with the Mets seemed pretty smooth. His swing certainly has not. The $341 million star shortstop entered Wednesday, April 28, 2021 batting .212 with three RBIs through 18 games with his new team and started hearing boos Tuesday night at Citi Field after grounding out late in a 2-1 loss to Boston. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Welcome to NY: Lindor slumping, drawing boos from Mets fans

By Mike Fitzpatrick Apr. 28, 2021 09:21 PM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tips his cap to fans after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 6-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

By Ronald Blum Apr. 23, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) bumps fists with first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after Miami Marlins' Jorge Alfaro ground out to Lindor to end the second inning during a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor: Easy decision to sign $341M, 10-year deal with Mets

By Jake Seiner Apr. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

For Carrasco, leukemia puts baseball injuries in perspective

Mar. 20, 2021 03:22 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco’s experience being treated for leukemia taught him to put baseball injuries in perspective. ...

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

Mets' Carrasco strains hamstring, likely to miss opener

Mar. 18, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing one inning of batting practice...

New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor throws during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Lindor, new Mets hope to put World Series practice in play

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. The 25-year-old led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts, a rare pitching Triple Crown that earned the right-hander a Cy Young Award and stamped him as one of baseball's top pitchers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Indians push on without Lindor, lean on Bieber, pitching

By Tom Withers Mar. 17, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

Mets' Carrasco has sore elbow, shut down until next week

Mar. 10, 2021 11:08 PM EST
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season after elbow soreness forced him to stop...

With mothballed and retired passenger planes in the background at Phoenix Goodyear Airport, pitchers for the Cleveland Indians warm up during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Change up: Indians moving on after expected Lindor trade

By Tom Withers Feb. 22, 2021 05:43 PM EST

FILE - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, file photo. The Mets made a late addition to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
AP source: Taijuan Walker, Mets strike $20M, 2-year deal

By Ronald Blum Feb. 19, 2021 10:16 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. Indians ace Shane Bieber recently tested positive with COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner's arrival at training camp. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, that Bieber has only dealt with “very mild symptoms” from the virus. Antonetti anticipates that Bieber, who had been working out at the team's training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, will join the club in the next few days.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Indians' Bieber slowed by COVID-19, not yet at training camp

By Tom Withers Feb. 18, 2021 03:01 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario hits the ball during a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Fort Myers, Fla., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. The Indians officially signed free agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, adding a quality player who pounded their pitchers in recent years. Rosario passed his physical on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, to finalize a one-year, $8 million contract for 2021.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Indians welcome OF Rosario after he pounded them with Twins

By Tom Withers Feb. 04, 2021 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario slides to make a catch of a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Indians have agreed with free agent outfielder Rosario on a contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday night, Jan. 29, 2021. Rosario's deal is pending the completion of a physical, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the medical tests aren't finished. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Indians, OF Rosario agree on free agent contract

By Tom Withers Jan. 29, 2021 09:21 PM EST

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz reacts during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mets trade LHP Steven Matz to Blue Jays for 3 young arms

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jan. 27, 2021 11:00 PM EST

FILE - New York Mets' Dominic Smith reacts after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard during the third inning of a baseball game in Philadelphia, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. First baseman outfielder Dominic Smith and the New York Mets avoided arbitration Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, when they agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Mets avoid arb with 8 players, including Lindor, Conforto

Jan. 15, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco walks to the dugout after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Indians have agreed to trade four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, can compete for title

By Ronald Blum Jan. 12, 2021 04:16 PM EST