Amazin Avenue Oct 21, 2021
2021 was the year that Cookie crumbled
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Carrasco was hindered by injuries early on, and never really found his footing in his first year in Flushing. The Mets missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season in 2020, due in large part to their rotation’s struggles. Even with Jacob deGrom having another tremendous season, the starters posted a horrid 5.37 ERA in the 60-game season. To their credit, the front office made the rotation a priority, bringing back Marcus Stroman and signing Taijuan Walker while also acquiring some depth. They also picked up Carlos Carrasco, a veteran hurler...
Amazin Avenue Oct 21, 2021
Mets Morning News for October 21, 2021
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets Carlos Carrasco underwent surgery to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow that had been bothering him during the season. If all goes well he should be ready for spring training. While Carrasco should be ready for next season, it is still not great news for a rotation that already has quite a few question marks surrounding it. Nick Castellanos and Marcus Semien are both free agents but should the Mets have them on their radar this offseason? The Mets...
New York Post Oct 20, 2021
Mets starter Carlos Carrasco undergoes right elbow surgery
The veteran right-hander underwent surgery this week to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow, the team announced.
Call to the Pen Oct 20, 2021
New York Mets: Carlos Carrasco undergoes elbow surgery
Although he was a throw-in to the Francisco Lindor trade, Carlos Carrasco was still expected to have a key part with the New York Mets. The plan was to have Carrasco in the back of the rotation, a key innings eater following their hoped for trio of stars. Instead, injuries, including to Carrasco, ended those […] New York Mets: Carlos Carrasco undergoes elbow surgery - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Amazin Avenue Oct 20, 2021
Carlos Carrasco underwent surgery to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Surprise! Carrasco was hurt the whole time. Carlos Carrasco underwent successful surgery yesterday to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow, the Mets announced today. Dr. David Altchek performed the surgery and Carrasco will resume baseball activities “later this winter,” per the team. According to reporting from Anthony DiComo, Carrasco had been aware of the bone fragment for awhile, but attempted to pitch through it. He is expected to be ready to go come spring training next season. This news explains a lot about Carrasco’s...
New York Daily News Oct 20, 2021
Carlos Carrasco undergoes successful surgery on his right elbow
Carlos Carrasco underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow, the Mets announced on Wednesday.
Amazin Avenue Oct 3, 2021
Mets Morning News: The end is here
Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets Carlos Carrasco gave up five runs in his final outing of the season to give the Braves a fairly commanding lead. The Mets made an effort to come back by scoring two runs in both the eighth and ninth innings, but Jonathan Villar grounded out with the bases loaded to end things as the Amazins fell in the penultimate game of the season 6-5. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue short and long, NY Post, Daily News, Newsday The Mets may well be planning on...
Amazin Avenue Oct 3, 2021
Late rally falls short as Braves defeat Mets
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Lindor records 1,000th career hit and Conforto homers, but Mets ultimately fall short in Atlanta. For only the second time in twelve starts, Carlos Carrasco managed get through a scoreless first inning. The starter was impressive in the first and retired eight of his first nine batters before his struggles began. With two outs in the bottom of the third, Joc Peterson homered to deep right center to open the scoring. Orlando Arcia would follow with a double and Freddie Freeman would single him home to extend the Braves lead to 2-0. Atlanta would...
New York Post Oct 2, 2021
Carlos Carrasco’s dismal Mets year ends with latest clunker in loss to Braves
His season concluded with a whimper in his team’s 6-5 loss to the Braves at Truist Park.
Amazin Avenue Oct 2, 2021
Final Score: Braves 6, Mets 5—Then we came to the end
Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Carlos Carrasco and the Mets drop next to last game of the season to the Braves. In a shocking development, Carlos Carrasco got through the first inning unscathed—in impressive fashion at that, striking out the side around a Freddie Freeman single. Unfortunately, this time it would be the middle innings that would get to Carrasco, as Joc Peterson opened the scoring in the bottom third with a two out solo home run. The Braves would add another run in the third, then tack on runs in the fourth and fifth to open a 5-0 lead on the Mets before...
New York Daily News Oct 2, 2021
Carlos Carrasco caps difficult first season with Mets; Jeurys Familia writes heartfelt message for fans
The Mets fell 6-5 as Carrasco allowed five earned runs.
Amazin Avenue Oct 2, 2021
Open thread: Mets vs. Braves, 10/2/21
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Mets take on the Braves in the penultimate game of the 2021 season. Mets lineup Brandon Nimmo- CF Francisco Lindor - SS Michael Conforto - RF Pete Alonso - 1B Jonathan Villar - 3B Jeff McNeil - LF James McCann - C Luis Guillorme - 2B Carlos Carrasco - RHP Braves lineup Joc Pederson - RF Orlando Arcia - 2B Freddie Freeman - 1B Dansby Swanson - SS Eddie Rosario - LF Ehire Adrianza - 3B Guillermo Heredia - CF William Contreras - C Drew Smyly - LHP Broadcast info First pitch: 7:10 PM EDTTV: FOXRadio: WCBS 880, 92.7 WQBU (Spanish)
Amazin Avenue Sep 27, 2021
Mets Morning News for September 27, 2021
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets Carlos Carrasco had another bad first inning (and start) as the Brewers won 8-4 and clinched the National League Central Division. On the bright side, the 2021 Mets finally made some people happy. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue short and long, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Daily News, MLB, Newsday, North Jersey, Post. In a trio of moves, J.D. Davis was placed on the 10-day IL with a sprained hand, Sean Reid Foley was promoted from AAA to take his...
New York Post Sep 26, 2021
Mets clinch another losing season as Carlos Carrasco’s maddening woes continue
MILWAUKEE — Carlos Carrasco’s frustrating first season with the Mets has been marred by a torn right hamstring and maddening first-inning troubles. The hamstring healed, but it appears his first-inning woes will remain an enigma to him and the Mets until the very end of this lost season. On Sunday he surrendered a two-run homer...
Amazin Avenue Sep 26, 2021
Final Score: Brewers 8, Mets 4—When’s My Right Time Kent?
Photo by John Fisher/ The Mets got to watch the Brewers celebrate an NL Central division title. The Mets were swept by the Brewers on Sunday, finishing off a winless five-game road trip with an 8-4 loss and clinching a losing season for the fourth time in five years. On the other side, Milwaukee celebrated an NL Central title on their final regular season home game. The Mets jumped on Freddy Peralta early thanks to a solo homer by Francisco Lindor two batters into the ballgame. Carlos Carrasco’s first inning troubles continued, however, as he surrendered a two-run...
