MLB Player News

The Rockies recalled Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

He'll be taking over the spot on the 26-man active roster that previously belonged to outfielder Jordan Beck, who was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. Though Veen's elevated strikeout rates in the upper levels of the minors create some concern about his ability to uphold a useful batting average in the majors, the 23-year-old brings plus speed to the table to go with decent power. After producing a 118 wRC+ over 21 games at Albuquerque in 2024, Veen had taken his performance to another level early on this season, slashing .387/.472/.677 over 37 plate appearances. He'll vie with fellow left-handed hitters Nick Martini and Mickey Moniak for one of the two starting roles available in the corner outfield.

Alvarez (hand) took live batting practice on the field Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez had been hitting in the cage, but Tuesday marked the first time that he took batting practice on the field since he underwent surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand back on March 10. While the Mets haven't revealed a specific timetable for their starting catcher's return, Alvarez's recovery has come along nicely, and he could make it back before the end of April if all goes well.

Torrens (forearm) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Hayden Senger will pick up a fourth consecutive start while Torrens gets another day off to recover from a right forearm bruise. Torrens made an appearance off the bench Friday, and the Mets haven't added another healthy catcher to the roster, so for the time being, the 28-year-old doesn't look as though he'll require a stint on the injured list.

Taylor will start in center field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

After going 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 2-0 win, Taylor will be awarded a second consecutive start. Though the Mets' center-field situation appears to be fluid, manager Carlos Mendoza seems to be prioritizing Taylor at the moment while Jose Siri has slashed .059/.200/.118 through the team's first 10 games.

Siri is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

He'll head to the bench for the second time in as many days while Tyrone Taylor picks up another start in center field. Siri has gotten off to a 1-for-17 start to the season at the plate, and his lack of production appears to be costing him some playing time.

Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Though he typically starts against right-handed pitchers like the Marlins' Connor Gillispie, the left-handed-hitting Winker will check out of the lineup Tuesday to open up the designated-hitter role for Starling Marte. Winker has gotten off to a sluggish start to the season, hitting .208 with three extra-base hits (two triples, one double), four RBI and a 3:7 BB:K over 27 plate appearances.

Double-A Richmond placed Eldridge (wrist) on the 7-day injured list.

He tweaked his left wrist on a swing early in spring training and has been brought along slowly since. Eldridge has been playing in games in extended spring training and should soon join Richmond, where he hit .270 with one home run in nine games last year.

Pena was held back in extended spring training, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline reports.

Pena had a 2.43 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB in 63 innings while climbing from High-A to Triple-A last season. The righty reliever is likely dealing with an injury or building up after being slowed early in camp.

Tears is dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to join Single-A Lake Elsinore later in April, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline reports.

Tears, a 22-year-old outfielder the Padres selected with the 134th overall pick last year, has yet to make his pro debut. He hit 20 homers with a 25.3 percent strikeout rate in 71 games at Tennessee in 2024.

Peterson (illness) is listed as the Mets' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged after Peterson's latest start Sunday against Toronto that the southpaw was dealing with some nauseousness, but Peterson never appeared to be at any major risk of missing his next turn through the rotation. Despite being less than 100 percent and issuing five walks while taking a no-decision against Toronto, Peterson limited the Blue Jays to one run over 4.2 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.53 in the process.