Andres Gimenez’s 2020 season is over, as the Mets placed the shortstop on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique tightness. Outfielder Ryan Cordell’s contract has been selected and he will take Gimenez’s spot on the active roster, with right-hander Robert Gsellman being moved to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot for Cordell.
The Mets raised some eyebrows by adding Gimenez to their Opening Day roster, as the top prospect had hit only .257/.317/.380 over 632 plate appearances at the Double-A level and has never appeared in Triple-A, let alone the majors. That said, Gimenez made a solid accounting for himself in his first big league season, batting .265/.336/.402 (104 OPS+, 106 wRC+) over 131 PA for New York with three home runs. Gimenez also displayed some skill on the basepaths in going 8-for-9 on stolen base attempts, and wielded a steady glove at shortstop while also getting some action in at second and third base.
The left-handed hitting Gimenez ended up more or less platooning with the right-handed hitting Amed Rosario at shortstop, though in the wake of a tough season for Rosario, it’s possible Gimenez may have the inside track to a regular starting job in 2021. This isn’t to say that the Mets would move on from Rosario, who is still only 24 years old and was an even higher-touted prospect than Gimenez, plus Rosario himself posted solid numbers over the full 2019 season. Gimenez’s earlier-than-expected emergence gives (likely) incoming Mets front office boss Sandy Alderson some quality depth to work with as he figures out the team’s infield plans for next season.
Cordell signed a minor league deal with the Mets in June and was previously selected to the roster early in the season, though was designated for assignment and then outrighted after four games. Cordell’s 2020 resume consists of just four plate appearances, this coming after a 2019 season with the White Sox that saw the outfielder hit .221/.290/.355 over 247 PA.
Update on Marcell Ozuna’s bid for the NL Triple Crown after his first-inning single. He leads in HR and RBI and is now third in batting. Top five in batting:
1. Juan Soto .344
2. Freddie Freeman .340
3. Marcell Ozuna .338
4. Donovan Solano .335
5. Trea Turner .332
Ozuna has a real chance to do this. With the limited number of at-bats during the short season, his BA goes up about three points with every hit.
Question: Is Ozuna the NL MVP if he wins the Triple Crown or is Freeman the MVP regardless?
Good question. I think Freddie still gets it. They’ve both had some clutch at bat’s and their offensive stats are pretty similar, but Ozuna has played most of his games at DH and when he’s been in the OF he’s been bad. Freddie is a solid defensive 1b. I think that gives him the edge.
I agree Freeman should get it. Aside from his numbers, it would be somewhat appropriate that this year’s MVP would be a guy who rebounded from COVID just in time for the season. What a lineup. As a Dodger fan, the Braves are the team that scares me most. If they get some leads, that will be a tough bullpen to come back against.
Triple Crown should always equal MVP in my opinion.
Leave it to the New York Mets to place someone on the 10 day injured list the day before the last game of the season. I swear you cannot make this stuff up it is a full out circus in Queens.
Just be happy they’re not putting Smith on the 60-day list after that collision with the left-field wall.
Very bad comment that made no sense
Here’s one that’s a fact:
lolmets!
They had 2 games to go when they made the move – why wouldn’t they do this???
Far Below Intelligent, no surprise that you would be a raving bigot. You’ll need a permanent hiding spot in Mommy’s closet in 38 days.
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Lol
obviously if he’s injured he’s injured, but it does seem to be pulling hairs at this point with one game to go.
And Edwin Diaz again proves he cannot get an out when it is MOST important. Great arm. Nice stats. NOT a closer. It wasnt a blown save this time. Just could not keep a runner from scoring. Maybe I am old school. BUT that is what a FIREMAN used to do. Get his team’s out of jams.
He came in a tough situation. Can’t blame him for blowing the lead. It’s on Castro.
I agree tho. Mets should get a closer and Diaz would be the best 8th inning man in baseball.
2nd best. The dude from brewers is so good. Williams
Is Andres the Mets shortstop next season? Should they trade Rosario or are they really thinking he can play CF?
Who knows what they are thinking but with new ownership (read: no more Jeff Wilpon meddling) there’s hope for some rationality. I’d prefer they try him in CF as we’d be trading low right now.
Its a very interesting situation, but what drives the conversation is Rosario’s value. What is the potential return? Hard to know how he is valued by other organizations who may still see opportunity for development and a higher ceiling.
I think he’s more highly valued by some Met fans than he is by other organizations. His ceiling, contrary to what fans may think, has always been good (not great) hitter, gold glove at short. Clearly his glove isn’t as advertised.
They will trade him to an NL East team, get nothing in return, & he will hit game winning RBIs against them
Ugh, you’re probably right