On Monday afternoon, the New York Mets opened up a series with the Miami Marlins in Florida.
They won by a score of 9-4.
The two teams will resume action on Tuesday night.
Former New York Mets Player Batting .400 With Cubs
Earlier this season, the Mets traded Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs.
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Chicago Cubs traded SS Jefferson Rojas to New York Mets for RHP Clay Holmes and LF Tyrone Taylor.”
So far, Taylor has been incredible during his 22 games with the Cubs.
He is batting .407 with one home run, eight RBIs, 11 runs and three stolen bases.
Social Media On Taylor
Here’s what people have been saying:
Just Baseball (August 31): “Tyrone Taylor as a Cub so far: 15-39 (.385 AVG) | .538 SLG | .983 OPS MASHING for his new team 🐻”
Jesse Rogers (September 1): “Tyrone Taylor has a 1.027 OPS since joining the Cubs. Been tremendous. Counsell asked for him at the deadline and the front office delivered. 2-run double here. Then scores on an E-1. Cubs trying to make this division interesting (again).”
@TheWrigleyWire (on September 6): “Tyrone Taylor’s MLB ranks since June 28 (min. 100 PA): .381 AVG – 1st .445 OBP – 1st .711 SLG – 1st .488 wOBA – 1st 215 wRC+ – 1st”
Sam McGonigle (September 6): “Entering today, Tyrone Taylor had an OPS of 1.006 since joining the #Cubs in 55 plate appearances. He’s also a pretty good defender:”
Taylor has also spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers over eight total seasons at the MLB level.
Looking At The Mets Right Now
The Mets are currently at the bottom of the National League East with a 66-78 record in 144 games.
That said, they have won six out of their last ten games.
Former New York Mets Player Batting .400 With Current MLB Team