The Mets are bringing in a defensive reinforcement. They have traded for outfielder Billy Hamilton, acquiring the 29-year-old speedster from the Giants for right-handed pitcher Jordan Humphreys. Hamilton had yet to play for the Giants this season. With center fielder Jake Marisnick out with a hamstring injury, Hamilton provides the Mets with a strong defensive …
Rewind to early March, when life still seemed mostly normal and the countdown was underway to the Mets opening the 2020 season. At the time, the Mets didn’t resemble a team that was an obvious favorite in the NL East, but likewise it was hard to say they shouldn’t compete for first place. The lineup …