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New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

The Mets have nearly $10 million in backup catchers. How did they get here?

Billy Eppler's handling of the Mets' catching situation was questioned by industry insiders.
Eppler traded James McCann, who was a misfit for the Mets, to the Orioles after the 2022 season. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

Mets employee believed to have given MLB evidence on Billy Eppler

Teams may exaggerate injuries and store players on the injured list to gain an advantage.
Former Mets GM Billy Eppler received a season-long ban from MLB for exaggerating injuries. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler banned for season over fabricated injuries

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler has been placed on the Ineligible List through the conclusion of the 2024 World Series for violating Injured List rules.
Eppler was involved in improper use of Injured List placements, including the fabrication of injuries, during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
New York Mets

Former New York Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through 2024 World Series for fabricating player injuries

Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been suspended for the 2024 season after directing the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots.
No Mets medical or athletic training personnel were implicated in the investigation. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
3 months ago
New York Mets

Mets escape punishment from MLB after investigation into ex-GM Billy Eppler | amNewYork

Billy Eppler suspended for 2024 season
Eppler fabricated injuries to open up roster spots [ more ]
syracuse
3 months ago
New York Mets

Former Mets GM suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries

Former New York Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through 2024 World Series for fabricating injuries to create open roster spots.
Eppler is the first to be disciplined for using the 'phantom injured list' but it is believed to be common in baseball. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
New York Mets

Former Mets general manager Billy Eppler suspended for faking injuries

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through 2024 World Series for directing the team to fabricate injuries.
No other Mets personnel mentioned in the announcement by MLB. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
New York Mets

Ex-Mets GM Eppler suspended for faking injuries

Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Eppler directed the team to fabricate injuries and submit false documentation to create open roster spots.
The Mets have considered the matter closed and will not comment further. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
3 months ago
New York Mets

Billy Eppler Placed On Ineligible List Through 2024 World Series

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler placed on ineligible list by MLB for violating rules regarding improper use of injured list placements
MLB investigation concluded that Eppler's conduct was at his sole direction and without involvement from club ownership or superiors [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

It's 'mind-blowing' Billy Eppler got 'singled out' for phantom IL usage: ex-Met Tommy Hunter

Former pitcher questions why ex-Mets GM Billy Eppler was singled out for improper use of the injured list.
MLB's investigation did not interview Tommy Hunter, who says Eppler did nothing different than other GMs he played for. [ more ]
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