Lucas Duda could be headed to the disabled list

Yoenis Cespedes hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and had a career-high seven RBIs and the New York Mets overpowered the Colorado Rockies 14-9 on Friday night. “[Friday] night when he walked up and said, ‘My back tightened up on me again, ‘ certainly we didn’t need to hear it”.

Duda missed six straight starts on the Mets’ last homestand because of the back, but was healthy enough to play two games against the Orioles earlier this week. I think it was obvious we needed to give it more time. “So we decided this time to give it the whole 15 days and hopefully be back for a stretch run”.

Michael Cuddyer started at first base Saturday and could see the majority of time at the position in Duda’s absence, but Collins also mentioned Daniel Murphy and Kelly Johnson as possibilities.

Brewers 10, Nationals Three: Bryce Harper hit his 31st residence run, prime prospect Trea Turner made his debut at shortstop, however they could not cease Washington from dropping the opener of a nine-game homestand following a Three-7 West Coast journey. Collins said holding out Harvey is a “one-time thing”.

Alvarez, 26, posted a 1.08 ERA while striking out 16.20 per nine innings in 8.1 innings pitched after being promoted to Las Vegas. Fortunately, Wright will return to the lineup Monday, which should provide at least a short-term boost for New York’s offense. Lefties were 2-for-14 against him with Vegas. 169 in 85 plate appearances, before being demoted to Triple-A Gwinnett, where he was hitting.248.

Young, a former Met known for his speed on the basepaths, could play a key role down the stretch for the team. His first came on April 19th for Detroit against the Chicago White Sox.

The odds of the Mets acquiring an elite reliever-or even a solid one for that matter-are remote now that we’re in August and all players must pass through waivers before being dealt. He was pretty valuable two years ago when he led the league in stolen bases.