Byrdak racks up 10th hold: Mets reliever Tim Byrdak picked up his 10th hold of the season Sunday against the Blue Jays and needed just one out to do it in the eighth inning of a 6-5 win. Byrdak lowered his ERA to 3.09. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Byrdak is going to shatter his previous career-high of 11 holds, which he has done twice in his career. Byrdak is still just a lefty specialist for New York, having recorded 10 straight one-out appearances. However, they are all coming in clutch situations since Byrdak has two wins and five holds in that span. Byrdak is becoming a viable Fantasy option in leagues that reward for holds. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/16/2012 22:44 Local product powers Reds past Mets
Todd Frazier hit two home runs, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday night.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/09/2012 22:20 Mets rally again, complete sweep of Phils
Ike Davis hit a three-run homer, Andres Torres also connected and the New York Mets beat the Phillies 10-6 on Wednesday night to complete their first three-game sweep in Philadelphia in six years.
05/08/2012 22:53 Duda, Wright lead Mets to fourth straight
Lucas Duda had a tiebreaking, two-out RBI single in the seventh and the New York Mets took advantage of Philadelphia's defensive blunder, beating the Phillies 7-4 on Tuesday night.