Josue De Jesus

Dominican Republic

Contributor at Rising Apple

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NY Mets knew what the Cubs had to learn the hard way

6 days ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The Chicago Cubs recently designated for assignment Genesis Cabrera, a left-handed reliever signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract this offseason and subsequently released by the Queens team last May. Cabrera saw action in just six appearances with the Mets before being designated for assignment, where he finished with a 3.52 ERA in 7 2/3 innings. Upon joining the Cubs, Cabrera showed disappointing results with an 8.68 ERA in 9 1/3 innings, primarily driven by home runs.
David Peterson continues to show the NY Mets he is for real

1 week ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

David Peterson has become a machine in the New York Mets' rotation, showing strong performance start after start with excellent command that has allowed him to go deep in games. Peterson is the undisputed leader in innings pitched in the Mets' rotation, maintaining the lowest walk rate per 9 innings among the team's current pitchers.
Unique NY Mets free agent signing quietly released, finds a new home

1 week ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

New York Mets free agent signing Anthony Gose has found a new home, signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks after being quietly released, a move first reported by Jon Heyman. The former outfielder-turned-pitcher had initially signed a minor league contract with the Mets and spent the season diligently working in their Triple-A affiliate until his unexpected release.
NY Mets rumors: David Stearns could ruin Phillies' trade deadline before it starts

2 weeks ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Mets are poised to be an incredibly active team. This year, however, presents a unique twist with the Mets' pursuit of bullpen arms directly aligns with the urgent needs of their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, creating a high-stakes scenario. As reported by Jim Bowden in The Athletic, both organizations are focused on high-leverage arms and are set to chase similar relievers.
Could the NY Mets' offensive struggles this season be linked to seeing fewer fastballs?

4 weeks ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The New York Mets’ offense, which was widely expected to be the main engine propelling the team into the title race this season, has instead been a source of consistent inconsistency. While the pitching staff has largely excelled, the bats have remained erratic all year. This is particularly evident in the team’s struggles with runners in scoring position, where the Mets currently rank among the five worst teams in batting average across the league.
1 NY Mets roster change that needs to be made before facing the Rockies

4 weeks ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The New York Mets have undeniably been playing better baseball in recent days. While the offense has shown ups and downs, one area that constantly demands intelligent management is the bullpen. The recent series against the Chicago White Sox offered a glimpse of both the bullpen's potential and its underlying inconsistencies. Key arms were fortunately rested, but others, like Jose Butto, continued to demonstrate erratic form, underscoring the delicate balance required for sustained success.
Steve Cohen, David Stearns surprisingly part ways with key NY Mets front office exec

1 month ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The New York Mets surprised many by announcing the resignation of Scott Havens as the team's President of Business Operations. In an unusual midseason move, Havens is stepping down after just a year and a half in the position, raising questions about the inner workings of Steve Cohen's Mets empire. Havens joined the Mets with an extensive background in the digital industry, notably serving as CEO of Bloomberg Media.
NY Mets News: Sean Manaea return update, Jesse Winker delay, RISP struggles

1 month ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The New York Mets embarked on a new series against the Chicago White Sox today, fresh off a hard-fought series victory against the reigning champions. The team has shown general efficiency on the field, but a nagging issue has been the impact of injuries on key players. Among them, a vital piece within the pitching rotation is on the road to recovery, and his potential impact on the team's pitching staff would be enormous in the ongoing fight for the division lead.
Recent NY Mets free agent signing has been way too wild to call up

1 month ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

The New York Mets signed veteran left-handed reliever Colin Poche to a minor league contract on May 7th to add another left-handed arm to the bullpen after losing A.J. Minter to injury. Poche is a pitcher with a career ERA below 4.00 and had a breakout season in 2023 with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he finished with a 2.23 ERA and a 190 ERA+, among the league's top relievers. Poche joins the Mets after being released by the Washington Nationals after posting an 11.42 ERA in 8.2 innings pitched.
This stat proves the NY Mets should enjoy the Brett Baty hot streak while they can

1 month ago | risingapple.com | Josue De Jesus

Brett Baty has emerged as an offensive revelation for the New York Mets after his recent call-up from Triple-A, a stark contrast to the struggles that plagued his early big-league career. Once touted as one of baseball's top prospects, Baty failed to find consistent hitting at the highest level, registering a batting average no higher than .229 and a slugging percentage topping out at .327 in his first two years.