MJ Melendez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Outrighted to Syracuse. The Mets outrighted Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Melendez was designated for assignment Sunday. He lost his roster spot after hitting for an OPS of .665 in 144 plate appearances for the Mets.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Mets, former top prospect sends message to team MJ Melendez signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the New York Mets in February. He isn't the only reason the Mets have struggled to...

AUGUST 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

DFA'd by Mets The Mets designated Melendez for assignment Sunday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melendez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in late June and has now lost his place on New York's 40-man roster. The 27-year-old posted a .665 OPS and 34.7 percent strikeout rate in 144 plate appearances while up with the Mets this season.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Syracuse The Mets optioned Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Melendez had a hot first couple weeks with the Mets in producing a 1.024 OPS in his first 16 games, but he stumbled to a .123/.273/.222 batting line over his last 40 contests. Tyrone Taylor (hip) has returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'

Carlos Mendoza has been fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets and replaced by Andy Green

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Taking seat for series finale Melendez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The Mets are giving Francisco Alvarez a night off from catching but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter, so Melendez will be squeezed out of the starting nine as a result. Melendez has gone hitless in nine at-bats over his last five games, bringing his average down to .191 for the season.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, Strider await next step on treatment plan for pitcher's right elbow inflammation

Spencer Strider’s MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow and the Atlanta Braves won’t know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Braves' Spencer Strider goes on 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

The Atlanta Braves placed Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, less than 24 hours after the right-hander left his start against the Ne...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Bo Bichette's grand slam, homer and 6 RBIs lead Mets past Braves 7-5

Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and a solo homer and matched a career high with six RBIs, leading the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Strider departs in 4th inning due to right arm soreness NEW YORK -- Spencer Strider exited his start on Friday night against the Mets in the fourth inning at Citi Field, after a leadoff walk again...

JUNE 13 • MLB.COM

Heading to bench Wednesday Melendez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Melendez had started in four of the team's previous five matchups with right-handed pitchers, but the Mets won't have room for him in the lineup Wednesday while Francisco Alvarez gets a break from catching but stays in the starting nine at designated hitter. Since the start of May, Melendez has posted a weak .533 OPS, so he likely still has more work to do in order to strengthen his grasp on a regular lineup sot.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fourth homer Melendez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Padres.

Impact Getting the start in left field while Juan Soto got a partial rest as the DH, Melendez took Yuki Matsui deep in the sixth inning -- his fourth homer of the year, and first against a left-handed pitcher. The 27-year-old also made a spectacular diving catch in the second inning to rob Miguel Andujar of extra bases. Melendez hasn't had a multi-hit performance since May 6, batting just .098 (5-for-51) over his last 25 games with a 30.6 percent strikeout rate, but he remains in a battle for playing time with Mark Vientos, who isn't doing much better at the plate over the last few weeks.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mets rookie Carson Benge goes 5 for 5 with homer and RBI triple in 7-3 win over scuffling Padres

Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the struggling San Diego Padres

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Falling out of favor Melendez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Melendez will be on the bench for the fourth straight game and appears to have lost hold of his strong-side platoon role at designated hitter. Jared Young will be rewarded with a third consecutive start at DH after going 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs over the first two contests of the series.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night In Baseball: 5 Walk-Offs, A Bunny And Dodgers Keep Homering

Five walk-offs, the Dodgers hit four solo home runs, the Brewers win in extra innings, a bunny on the field in Colorado and more from Friday...

MAY 30 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: 5 Walk-Offs, A Bunny And Dodgers Keep Homering

Deadspin | Mets' MJ Melendez beats Marlins with 10th-inning homer Deadspin | Mets' MJ Melendez beats Marlins with 10th-inning homer

MAY 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Crushes game-winning HR Melendez went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI during the Mets' 9-7 extra-inning win over the Marlins on Friday.

Impact Melendez didn't start in Friday's game but came in to pinch-hit in the seventh inning, when his fly ball to left field was enough to bring Bo Bichette home. Melendez made a bigger impact in the 10th frame, when he took Pete Fairbanks deep for a two-run, walkoff home run. Melendez entered the game having gone 2-for-35 with 16 strikeouts over his last 18 outings, but perhaps his big night against Miami was enough to spark a turnaround at the plate.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

MJ Melendez comes off the bench and powers the Mets past the Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings

MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 9-7 victory over the Miami Marlins after squandering a four-run lead

MAY 30 • Associated Press

MJ with the buzzer beater! Mets walk off Marlins on Melendez's towering HR NEW YORK -- The Mets tend not to win games easily. But at least they are winning games again. On Friday, the Mets needed 10 innings, seven p...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Out of Friday's lineup Melendez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Marlins.

Impact After getting off to a hot start for the Mets, Melendez is just 2-for-35 across his last 18 games. The Mets will go with Jared Young at designated hitter against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Melendez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Melendez will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Reds send another lefty (Andrew Abbott) to the bump. Eric Wagaman will step in for Melendez as the Mets' designated hitter and will bat seventh.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mets star Juan Soto misses Sunday's game at Marlins because of an illness

New York Mets star slugger Juan Soto was a late lineup scratch against the Miami Marlins on Sunday because of an illness

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Mets' Solution to Their MJ Melendez Concerns Isn't Far Away With MJ Melendez struggling and the Mets finding success with young talent, it's time for them to fully commit to Nick Morabito, Carson Beng...

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Pérez allows Soto's homer in 1st and Marlins keep Mets off the scoreboard rest of the way in 2-1 win

Eury Pérez gave up just Juan Soto’s solo homer in the first inning and was solid pitching into the seventh, Owen Caissie drove in both of Miami’s runs and the Marlins edged the New...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Idle against right-hander Melendez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Since the calendar flipped to May, Melendez's performance has taken a dramatic step backward. Over 15 games on the month, Melendez has slashed just .138/.286/.207 with one extra-base hit and a 34.3 percent strikeout rate. Now on the bench Monday against a righty starter (Jake Irvin) after most of his previous absences had come versus left-handed pitching, Melendez could be losing hold of his strong-side platoon role.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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