Keith Law’s scouting notebook

• The Mets’ High-A affiliate in Brooklyn came through Wilmington a few weeks ago, with a killer heart of their lineup in Francisco Álvarez, Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty. Mauricio showed incredible bat speed from both sides of the plate, with loose, quick hands, but a tendency to rush himself and commit on pitches before [...]

Were the Mets lucky with Taijuan Walker or did they know something?

On February 23, 2021, Taijuan Walker was introduced as the newest Mets player. Signed for a guaranteed two-year deal valued at $17 million, the deal included a player option for another year for $6 million or a $3 million buyout that can increase to $8.5 million depending on performance. Walker was signed to be the [...]

Can the defense hold until the offense arrives?

The Mets entered the pre-season with a strong pitching staff, and promising developing bats, but a questionable defensive set. Injuries have diminished the Mets rotation. Injuries slowed the Mets offense, with Brandon Nimmo, Michael Conforto, J.D. Davis, and Jeff McNeil all spending significant time on the sidelines. That is four of the eight bats expected [...]