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| Jun 30 2025 | Flores isn't part of the starting nine for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will yield to Dominic Smith at first base for the second time in three games Monday. Flores has just two hits in his last 20 at-bats, but he owns a 4:3 BB:K during that stretch. |
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| Jun 28 2025 | Flores went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's 3-1 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores drove in the Giants' first run in the third inning with a double to left field. The 33-year-old tallied a much-needed hit after going 0-for-13 over his previous four games entering Friday's matchup. He's now slashing .243/.315/.389 with 55 RBI, 31 runs scored, 11 home runs and one stolen base across 311 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 20 2025 | Flores went 1-for-1 with a two-RBI double during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores pinch hit in the seventh inning and delivered what proved to be the game-winning hit. The 33-year-old has been left out of the starting lineup in two of the club's last three games following Rafael Devers' arrival. However, Devers is expected to eventually see time at first base, which would lead to Flores getting more opportunities at designated hitter. Over 16 outings in June, Flores is slashing .269/.371/.385 with seven RBI, seven runs scored, three doubles and one home run across 62 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 17 2025 | Flores is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a .256 average, 11 home runs, 51 RBI and 31 runs over 70 games, Flores has been an excellent value for those that selected him late in drafts or scooped him off the waiver wire early on in the season, but his fantasy utility looks as though it could take a major hit after the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox on Sunday. Prior to Tuesday's contest, manager Bob Melvin made no mention of Devers being an option at third base while Matt Chapman (hand) is on the injured list, with the skipper noting that Devers will instead be used at designated hitter and eventually first base, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Flores' days as a third baseman also appear to be over at this point, and since Devers will be guaranteed an everyday spot in the lineup at DH until the Giants are comfortable having him play defense, Flores looks like he'll be vying with Dominic Smith for playing time at first base. Smith (.919 OPS) has gotten off to a nice start since signing with the Giants earlier this month and bats from the left side, so the right-handed-hitting Flores may end up having to settle for a short-side platoon role. Flores will be on the bench Tuesday while the Guardians send righty Slade Cecconi to the bump. |
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| Jun 12 2025 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old lined a double into center field during the fifth inning before coming around to score the Giants' final run. He added a single in the ninth, marking his third multi-hit performance over his last six games. Flores has logged at least one hit in five of those six outings, batting .348 with five runs scored, four RBI and a home run across 27 plate appearances during that span. |
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| Jun 11 2025 | Flores went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hit two singles in the matchup, the second of which was an infield hit that drove in the game-tying run during the ninth inning. With that, the 33-year-old notched his 15th multi-hit game of the season, marking his second such performance over San Francisco's last four games. Flores has appeared in eight games in June, slashing .276/.364/.379 with four RBI, four runs scored, a home run and a 21.2 percent strikeout rate across 33 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Flores is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had a three-home run game back on May 16, but he hasn't gone deep since then while producing a .552 OPS. He'll get a breather for Thursday's day game in order to regroup. The Giants will go with Heliot Ramos at designated hitter and Jerar Encarnacion in left field Thursday. |
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| May 26 2025 | Flores was 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores picked up multiple hits in a game for the first time since a stretch of seven hits in three contests came to an end nine games ago. He drove in the team's only run in the sixth inning Monday. While he hasn't strung multiple hits together in a game, the 33-year-old has at least one hit in six of his last seven ballgames. |
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| May 16 2025 | Flores went 3-for-5 with three home runs and eight RBI in Friday's 9-1 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores set career highs with three homers and eight RBI in a single game. He took three different pitchers deep, including a grand slam off Athletics starter JP Sears in the third inning to open the scoring. With the monster game, Flores is back in a tie with Aaron Judge for first in the majors with 41 RBI. He's added 10 homers, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and two doubles while slashing .266/.318/.468 over 44 contests. Flores has carved out a near-everyday role between first base and designated hitter, though he'll occasionally sit against a right-handed pitcher. |
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| May 11 2025 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' streak of six consecutive starts will come to an end. With Flores on the bench, Jung Hoo Lee will make his first MLB start at designated hitter. |
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| May 8 2025 | Flores went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following an 0-for-15 slump, Flores now has at least one hit in his last six games -- he's gone 9-for-24 (.375) with five RBI in that span. The 33-year-old Flores is now slashing .256/.308/.429 through 143 plate appearances this season with seven homers, 33 RBI and 17 runs scored. |
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| May 2 2025 | Flores went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old lined his first double of the season into right field in the sixth inning, driving in Willy Adames before coming around to score himself. Flores recorded his 29th RBI on Thursday, which ranks third in the majors. The designated hitter also logged his first multi-hit performance since April 23, snapping an 0-for-15 skid over his previous four games. He's now slashing .239/.289/.434 with 14 runs scored, seven home runs and a 7:28 BB:K across 121 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 21 2025 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 5-2 win against Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went deep in the sixth inning, belting a solo shot to give the Giants their first lead. The veteran infielder continued his improbable power surge to start the season -- after hitting just four long balls over 242 plate appearances last year, he's belted seven homers (tied for fifth-most in the league) across 88 plate appearances so far in 2025. Flores is also tied for second in MLB with 24 RBI despite batting a modest .220 with no doubles or triples. |
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| Apr 17 2025 | Flores is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will get a chance to rest Thursday after going 2-for-11 with four RBI and three runs scored across the first three games of the series. His absence will move Willy Adames into the DH spot, opening up shortstop for Christian Koss. |
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| Apr 15 2025 | Flores went 0-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores stole his first base since May 10, 2021, before coming around to score his third run over the club's last four games in the fourth frame. The 33-year-old also logged his 21st RBI of the season on a groundout in the sixth inning. He now ranks first in the majors in RBI ahead of Pete Alonso (20) and Aaron Judge (20). Flores is slashing .242/.277/.532 with six homers and a 2:11 BB:K across 65 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 12 2025 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional RBI during Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores tied the game at two runs apiece with a 394-foot, two-run home run to right-center field during the second inning. The 33-year-old is currently tied for the league lead in homers this season, hitting six over 14 games. The veteran infielder also lined a two-out, two-run single into right field and is up to 19 RBI on the season, ranking second behind Aaron Judge (20). Flores is slashing .275/.302/.627 in 53 plate appearances so far in 2025. |
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| Apr 9 2025 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After lining an RBI single in the sixth frame, Flores tied the game at 6-6 with a solo homer off Reds right-hander Tony Santillan in the eighth inning. The veteran infielder is searching for a bounce-back campaign in 2025, and he's off to a fast start by batting .273 with five long balls, 14 RBI and seven runs scored over 44 at-bats (12 games) to open the season. |
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| Apr 6 2025 | Flores went 1-for-1 with an RBI during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old began the game on the bench for the first time this season, though he pinch hit in the ninth frame and knocked a walk-off single into right field. Flores ranks third in the National League with 12 RBI on the season and is the only player in the top five with fewer than 10 appearances. The veteran has delivered a productive start to the 2025 campaign, slashing .273/.314/.636 with four home runs, an additional run and a walk across 33 at-bats. |
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| Mar 31 2025 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in Monday's 7-2 victory over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old drew his fourth consecutive start and anchored the Giants' offense as the designated hitter. Flores opened the game's scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. The veteran then cracked a 350-foot, three-run homer to the Crawford Boxes in the sixth inning to stretch the lead to 5-0. Through his first 16 plate appearances, Flores is slashing .267/.313/.867 with three homers and eight RBI. |
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| Mar 28 2025 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 victory over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores delivered the decisive blow in San Francisco's season-opening win with a three-run, go-ahead blast off Ian Gibaut in the top of the ninth inning. The 33-year-old was initially expected to fill the short side of a platoon this season, though he got the Opening Day nod at designated hitter after Jerar Encarnacion (hand) landed on the injured list. Flores should see regular playing time with Encarnacion expected to miss at least a month of action. Injuries limited the veteran Flores to 71 games last season, when he slashed .206/.277/.318 with four home runs and 25 RBI. |
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| Feb 23 2025 | Flores (knee) is starting at first base and batting fifth for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was limited to 71 games and finished last season on the injured list due to a knee injury that necessitated surgery, but he's ready to go for the start of spring training. Flores exercised his $3.5 million player option for 2025 in November and is expected to fill the small side of a platoon at first base with LaMonte Wade. |
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| Feb 12 2025 | Flores was given a platelet-rich plasma injection in January to address right shoulder soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is rehabbing daily but it's uncertain when he might be ready to throw again. He is in Tigers camp as a non-roster invitee and seems likely to begin the season at Triple-A Toledo. |
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| Nov 2 2024 | Flores (knee) exercised his $3.5 million player option for 2025 on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores slashed just .206/.277/.318 with 26 RBI across 242 plate appearances in 2024 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late July. Given his poor performance and injured knee, he was unlikely to receive more than $3.5 million on the open market, making it easy to see why he chose to opt in for 2025. It's unknown if he'll be ready for the start of spring training. |
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| Aug 6 2024 | Flores (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores underwent a Tenex procedure on his right knee Tuesday and the Giants ruled the infielder out for the remainder of 2024 following the surgery. The 32-year-old's 12th MLB season comes to and end with Flores having contributed four homers, 19 runs and 26 RBI in 242 plate appearances across 71 games. Mark Canha is slated to platoon with LaMonte Wade at first base in the closing two months of the regular season. |
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| Aug 5 2024 | Flores will travel to Los Angeles and is scheduled to undergo a Tenex procedure on his right knee Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are unlikely to provide a recovery timeline for Flores until the procedure is completed, but the veteran first baseman will likely be shut down from baseball activities for several weeks and could face an uphill battle to make it back from the injured list before the end of the season. Before he was deactivated July 25 with what the Giants had termed as right knee tendinitis, Flores operated largely in the short side of a platoon at first base and slashed .206/.277/.318 with four home runs and 26 RBI over 242 plate appearances. Trade-deadline pickup Mark Canha now looks to be the preferred platoon mate at first base with LaMonte Wade. |
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| Jul 25 2024 | The Giants placed Flores on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right knee tendinitis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores just returned from the same injury a little over two weeks ago, but it appears he might not have ever totally recovered from the issue. He'll be eligible for activation in early August, but the Giants might take things slower this time in hopes that Flores can get over the hump with the injury. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | The Giants reinstated Flores (knee) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores landed on the injured list June 28 due to right knee tendinitis, and he's been given the green light to return to the active roster after slightly more than a minimum-length stay on the IL. The 32-year-old has slashed just .206/.282/.317 with 25 RBI in 227 plate appearances, though he'll presumably continue to split reps at first base with LaMonte Wade. |
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| Jun 28 2024 | The Giants placed Flores on the 10-day injured list Friday with right knee tendinitis, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has been slumping at the plate lately, going just 2-for-19 with three RBI in his last six games. He'll now be sidelined for at least 10 days due to his knee, and starting first base duties will be given back to LaMonte Wade (hamstring), who was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 25 2024 | Flores isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will take a seat Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with an RBI and a walk during Monday's victory. David Villar will take over at first base and bat eighth. |
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| Jun 23 2024 | Flores isn't in the Giants' lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will sit for a second consecutive game Sunday after going 2-for-15 with a double and an RBI over his last five contests. Trenton Brooks will instead start at first base and bat eighth during the series finale. |
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| Jun 19 2024 | Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has now hit the bench in two straight matchups with right-handed pitchers, though it's not yet clear if he's moved back into a pure platoon role at first base with the lefty-hitting Trenton Brooks, who gets the start Wednesday but is hitting .143 over 21 at-bats since getting called up from Triple-A Sacramento. Flores, meanwhile, is hitting .212 on the season, and he owns a .198/.291/.287 slash line over 117 plate appearances against righties. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | Flores is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had started at first base in each of the Giants' last five games, with three starts coming versus lefties and two coming versus right-handers. Though the Giants seem content to deploy Flores as their primary first baseman rather than a platoon bat while LaMonte Wade (hamstring) is on the injured list, Flores will nonetheless give way to rookie Trenton Brooks on Monday. |
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| Jun 11 2024 | Flores is back in the Giants' lineup versus the Astros on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores came away with some knee soreness after playing two straight series on turf surfaces in Arizona and Texas. Despite this, he was available off the bench Monday versus the Astros and got a hit in his lone plate appearance. With the 32-year-old starting at first and batting sixth, Trenton Brooks will take a seat. |
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| Jun 10 2024 | Flores is dealing with knee soreness, but he's available off the bench Monday versus the Astros, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went 3-for-13 with two solo home runs over the team's three-game series in Texas, but manager Bob Melvin said Monday that the 32-year-old's knee is a little sore after San Francisco's second straight series on turf. There currently doesn't appear to be any long-term concern with the veteran's health. |
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| Jun 7 2024 | Flores went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Friday's win over Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores opened the game's scoring with a solo blast in the second inning before going deep again in the fourth. He's knocked three home runs while driving in seven runs over his last two games. Before that, he was stuck in a 21-game homerless drought, during which he produced a .490 OPS. Flores is now slashing .224/.298/.353 with four home runs and 21 RBI through 52 appearances. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants launched three homers on the day, but Flores' grand slam off Jordan Montgomery in the third inning proved to be the biggest blow. Flores snapped a 21-game homer drought with the blast, but that May 4 shot was his only other homer on the season. The 32-year-old's five RBI on Wednesday equaled his total from his prior 26 games combined. |
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| May 5 2024 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has gone 6-for-19 (.316) with three RBI, a homer, a double, and a 3:3 BB:K over his last seven contests. It's been more of the same for Flores this year -- he began the year in a utility role, but he's earned a short-side platoon role with LaMonte Wade at first base over the first month of the campaign. The Giants have had good infield health so far, so it's unlikely Flores carves out a much larger role. He's slashing .234/.322/.325 with five extra-base hits, 12 RBI and seven runs scored across 90 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 19 2024 | Flores went 1-for-1 with a RBI double in the 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores entered in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and immediately smacked a two-run double, which accounted for only his third extra-base hit of the new campaign. While the veteran has been on the short side of the platoon with LaMonte Wade at first base, the Giants have found a way to get Flores' bat in the lineup situationally throughout most of the season. The 32-year-old has yet to tally a home run in the 2024 campaign, but given his slugging percentage (.311) is woefully below his career norms, the power could be returning in short order. |
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| Apr 1 2024 | Flores was added to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appeared that Flores would be held out of Monday's contest after taking a tumble Sunday afternoon, but he worked out before the game and ultimately got the green light. He'll man first base and bat fifth. |
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| Mar 31 2024 | Flores exited Sunday's matchup with the Padres in the top of the second inning with a right shoulder contusion, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was forced to leave Sunday's series finale with San Diego without even getting an at-bat after he went head over heels into the dugout trying to catch a foul ball in the bottom of the first inning. Luis Matos replaced him in the lineup. Flores will likely undergo additional testing, and more information on his status may be provided following Sunday's contest. |
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| Mar 22 2024 | Flores (knee) is starting at first base and batting third in Friday's split-squad game against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to knee soreness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine two days later since it was a minor issue. Flores clubbed 23 homers in 126 games last season and should be a regular lineup piece again in 2024, but he'll likely need to move around the infield in order to see consistent starts. |
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| Mar 20 2024 | Flores was scratched from the Giants' Cactus League lineup Wednesday due to knee soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When asked about the injury, Flores said, "it's nothing," so it seems safe to say he should be back in there in a day or two. LaMonte Wade will slide in at first base in Flores' absence. |
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| Feb 15 2024 | Flores is not expected to begin 2024 with a set position, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a familiar refrain for Flores, who was a utility player at times in 2023 and still slashed .284/.355/.509 with a career-high 23 home runs and 60 RBI over 126 games. He'll likely have an easier time finding a spot against left-handed pitchers, but manager Bob Melvin notes his splits are acceptable against right-handers. The addition of Jorge Soler likely takes designated hitter away from the places Flores will see time, but he can fill in at a variety of infield positions. |
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| Nov 14 2023 | The Tigers selected Flores to their 40-man roster Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is now protected from selection in next month's Rule 5 Draft, though he's likely still far away from making his major-league debut. The 22-year-old right-hander posted a 4.65 ERA and 90:33 K:BB in 89 innings (21 starts) this past season between High-A West Michigan and Double-A Erie. |
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| Sep 29 2023 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was the only Giant to get a hit in the game, knocking an RBI single in the first inning and a solo home run in the third, both off Lance Lynn. Prior to Friday, Flores had gone just 2-for-18 over his last six games. The infielder has been one of the Giants' few steady hitters with a .284/.355/.510 slash line, 23 homers, 59 RBI, 51 runs scored and 22 doubles over 125 games this season. |
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| Sep 27 2023 | Flores (knee) is starting at third base and batting third Wednesday against San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores missed two straight starts due to soreness in his right knee, but he was able to pinch hit during Tuesday's contest and will now return to the lineup Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been in a bit of a skid at the plate recently, going just 2-for-13 across his last six games. |
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| Sep 26 2023 | Flores (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers with right knee discomfort and needs at least one more day of rest and treatment. J.D. Davis is playing third base Tuesday and batting third. LaMonte Wade will cover first base and hit leadoff. |
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| Sep 25 2023 | Flores (knee) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was lifted from Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers due to discomfort in his right knee, and he'll be held out of the lineup Monday. The Giants have not revealed whether the utility man will be available off the bench if needed. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Flores (knee) exited Sunday's game versus the Dodgers with right knee discomfort, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went 2-for-2 in the contest before he was replaced by J.D. Davis. It doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but with the Giants fading fast in the wild-card race, Flores may get some extra time off over the last week of the season if he's not feeling 100 percent. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Flores is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has recorded five extra-base hits and a .884 OPS since the start of September, but he will get a breather after starting nine straight games for the Giants. |
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| Sep 8 2023 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hasn't hit safely in consecutive contests in September, but he's gone 7-for-26 (.269) with three homers this month. The infielder got the Giants on the comeback trail with a sixth-inning blast and forced in the go-ahead run on a walk in the eighth. Flores' career year has him up to 22 long balls, 54 RBI, 49 runs scored and a .290/.356/.540 slash line through 108 games. He's collected at least 100 hits in three straight seasons, and in five campaigns in his career. |
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| Sep 6 2023 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has drawn a walk in five straight games while adding a pair of solo homers in that span. He's hitting just .239 over his last 19 games, but that comes with a .535 slugging percentage, six homers and 12 RBI. For the season, the versatile infielder has a .288/.354/.535 slash line with 21 long balls, 51 RBI, 48 runs scored and 22 doubles, though he's yet to attempt a stolen base through 106 games. |
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| Sep 1 2023 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Flores' 20th of the year, setting a new career high for the 32-year-old infielder. It also opened the scoring, but the Padres quickly took control of the game in their half of the first inning. Flores has swatted five homers over his last 15 games while batting .246 (14-for-57) in that span. Overall, he's maintained a .291/.352/.533 slash line with 50 RBI, 46 runs scored and 20 doubles through 102 games as one of the steadiest bats in the San Francisco lineup. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has been consistent and powerful lately, batting .289 with four homers and nine RBI over his last 10 games. He's matched his career high with 19 homers this season, and the infielder is a good bet to best that mark with over a month left in the campaign. He's slashing .299/.359/.543 with 48 RBI, 44 runs scored and 19 doubles through 97 contests, making his achievements slightly more impressive since he hasn't always had a clear path to playing time this year. Flores has primarily settled in at designated hitter over recent weeks. |
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| Aug 23 2023 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores opened the scoring in the first inning with a solo shot and added an RBI single in the third. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 10-for-30 (.333) with three homers and seven RBI in that span. The infielder is up to 18 long balls, 46 RBI, 43 runs scored and a .304/.365/.545 slash line through 95 contests this season. He remains an option primarily at designated hitter and the corner infield spots. |
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| Aug 20 2023 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's victory over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores put the Giants ahead 3-2 with a two-run homer off Max Fried in the third inning, his 17th long ball of the season and his ninth in 31 games since the All-Star break. The 32-year-old Flores is just two homers shy of matching his career high set last season. He's now slashing an impressive .301/.359/.541 with 43 RBI and 40 runs scored across 323 plate appearances on the campaign. |
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| Aug 15 2023 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was out Monday with an ear infection, but it turned out to be a short absence for the infielder. He'd cooled off a bit prior to sitting out a game, going 1-for-12 across his last four contests, though he's still been one of the Giants' better hitters in recent weeks. Flores is up to a .300/.356/.542 slash line with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 39 runs scored and 19 doubles through 88 games this season. If he continues to hold down a starting role, he could make a push for his first 20-homer season. |
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| Aug 14 2023 | Flores is no longer listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rays due to an ear infection, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was slated to get the nod at the hot corner, but he'll now be considered day-to-day after getting scratched. Johan Camargo is starting at third base and batting ninth in Flores' place. |
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| Aug 8 2023 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two additional RBI in Tuesday's loss against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores accounted for four of the Giants' five runs Tuesday, plating Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade on a third-inning single and swatting a two-run homer off Dominic Leone in the eighth. The outing marked Flores' fourth multi-hit effort in his last five games while the long ball was his fifth in his last 18 appearances. Over that 18-game stretch, Flores is 27-for-67 (.403) with 15 RBI and 12 runs scored while striking out at a 13.3 percent clip. |
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| Aug 2 2023 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has hit safely in his last six games, and he has multiple hits in three of those contests. The infielder got the nod at designated hitter with Joc Pederson taking a start in left field Wednesday, though the Giants' outfield remains unpredictable on a game-by-game basis. Flores has been hot lately, which may force manager Gabe Kapler to make room for him in the lineup. Flores is at a .305/.360/.545 slash line with 14 home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs scored and 17 doubles through 79 contests overall. |
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| Jul 31 2023 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores ends July on a five-game hitting streak, and he batted .383 (31-for-81) with six homers and 11 RBI in the month. The infielder got the nod at third base Monday, though he may be slipping back into a utility role with LaMonte Wade (back) returning to action following a three-game absence over the weekend. Flores is slashing .298/.354/.537 with 14 homers, 35 RBI, 33 runs scored and 16 doubles over 268 plate appearances this year -- he's done well enough to see more than just a short-side platoon role even when the Giants are mostly healthy in the infield. |
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| Jul 29 2023 | Flores went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has knocked an extra-base hit in four of his last six games. He's put together a strong July, going 28-for-71 (.394) over 21 contests with five home runs and nine RBI. While he's not an everyday player, Flores continues to provide steady cover around the infield for the Giants. He's up to a .297/.357/.534 slash line with 13 homers, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored and 16 doubles through 76 games. |
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| Jul 24 2023 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was responsible for the Giants' lone run Monday with a solo home run off Jose Cisnero in the sixth inning, cutting the deficit to 3-1. The 31-year-old Flores has now hit five homers in his last seven games -- he's gone 10-for-23 (.435) with a 1.217 OPS in that span. With his recent hot streak, Flores has boosted his slash line to an impressive .295/.353/.539 with 13 homers, 32 RBI and 30 runs scored through 241 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jul 21 2023 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants put just four runners on base, and Flores accounted for half of those instances. The infielder has taken advantage of playing more regularly in July, batting .417 (20-for-48) over 14 contests this month. He's also homered four times in his last four games. For the season, he's at a .292/.349/.526 slash line with 12 homers, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored and 13 doubles over 232 plate appearances. Until LaMonte Wade (hamstring) is ready to play, Flores will likely see a majority of the time at first base. |
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| Jul 19 2023 | Flores went 2-for-3 with two homers and five RBI in Tuesday's win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores got the scoring started with his first home run, a solo shot off Luke Weaver in the first inning, before tying the game at four with a three-run blast in the third. The 31-year-old Flores is now 5-for-8 with three home runs over his last two games. Since the All-Star break, he's batting .471 (8-for-17) with a 1.650 OPS. Overall, Flores' slash line is up to an impressive .292/.348/.520 with 11 homers, 30 RBI and 28 runs scored across 224 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jul 5 2023 | Flores went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles and none of them directly generated a run, but it was still a positive showing for Flores. He's hit safely in nine of his last 11 games, though that's a span that dates back to June 11. He's gotten in the lineup four times in the last six contests and could continue to pick up playing time with Thairo Estrada (hand) out for 4-6 weeks. Flores is slashing .266/.332/.457 with eight home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored and nine doubles over 193 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jun 30 2023 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was able to do some damage in the series opener versus his former team. This was his first start since returning from a foot injury that sent him to the injured list. The infielder is up to eight home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored and a .255/.318/.460 slash line through 55 contests this season. He was in a bench role for much of June prior to the injury, and he'll likely continue to be a short-side platoon option going forward. |
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| Jun 29 2023 | Flores is not in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hasn't appeared in a game since returning Tuesday from an IL stint for a bruised left foot -- maybe because the Giants don't want to expose him to the turf at Rogers Centre in Toronto. LaMonte Wade is playing first base in Thursday's series finale and J.D. Davis will handle the hot corner. |
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| Jun 27 2023 | The Giants reinstated Flores (foot) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco sent infielder Isan Diaz back to Triple-A Sacramento to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Flores, who spent the minimum amount of time on the shelf due to the left foot contusion. Now that he's healthy again, Flores should step back into a short-side platoon role in the Giants infield. |
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| Jun 23 2023 | Flores (foot) was able to take batting practice before Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores continues to make steady progress after being placed on the injured list Saturday with a bruise on his left foot. The infielder is eligible to return from the injured list before Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays, but it's possible the Giants will have Flores participate in a short rehab assignment before adding him to the active roster. |
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| Jun 21 2023 | Flores (foot) said he expects to be activated from the injured list when first eligible early next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores ran the bases and fielded grounders Wednesday as he completes his recovery from the left foot contusion that sent him to the 10-day IL on June 17. It sounds like he'll be ready to return to the Giants' active roster ahead of their series opener next Tuesday in Toronto. |
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| Jun 17 2023 | Flores was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Saturday with a left foot contusion, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will miss a week-plus with the bruise on his foot. The infielder had been performing well in the month of June with a .385/.500/.615 slash over 26 at-bats. The Giants recalled Tristan Beck in a corresponding transaction. |
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| Jun 16 2023 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores sparked the Giants' comeback with his seventh-inning blast. The 31-year-old infielder has hit safely in five straight games, going 6-for-16 (.375) over that span. The success of LaMonte Wade at first base and a combination of Casey Schmitt and J.D. Davis (ankle) at third has left Flores in a short-side platoon role at best, though Davis' current injury has opened up some playing time for Flores. For the season, Flores owns a .258/.324/.452 slash line with seven homers, 23 RBI, 20 runs scored and nine doubles over 173 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has seen his playing time steadily decline with LaMonte Wade at first base and Casey Schmitt holding down a regular role in the middle infield. Over his last 10 games, Flores went a meager 2-for-21 before breaking the slump Saturday. He's now at a .248/.299/.436 slash line with six home runs, 18 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven doubles through 44 contests. Flores appears to be the Giants' preferred first baseman versus southpaws, but he's stuck competing with Blake Sabol for time at designated hitter against righties. |
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| May 6 2023 | Flores went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores pinch-hit for designated hitter Joc Pederson in the eighth, promptly smacking a 397-foot shot to left center. This was the former Met's sixth homer of the year, and he's well on pace to pass his total from last season (19). The 31-year-old is now slashing .262/.311/.512 on the year. |
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| May 3 2023 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores, starting at DH against the left-handed Framber Valdez, extended the Giants' lead to 4-2 in the top of the ninth with a solo homer off Bryan Abreu. It's the fifth home run of the season for Flores and his third in eight games. He's gotten off to a solid start at the plate, slashing .253/.303/.470 with 12 runs scored and 10 RBI through 83 plate appearances. However, it's hard to count on consistent production from Flores as he's fallen into a short-side platoon role with LaMonte Wade and Joc Pederson. |
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| Apr 27 2023 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went deep in the seventh inning, swatting a two-run shot to give the Giants a 6-2 lead. The veteran infielder is up to four homers on the season, putting him on pace to reach 20 homers in a campaign for the first time in his career. Flores has complemented the moderate power with a .278/.316/.486 slash line and nine RBI across 76 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 6 2023 | Flores is starting at first base and batting second Thursday against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's just the second start of the season for Flores, the first of which came on Opening Day, and he appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon on the Giants' infield. He's racked up a couple of hits and two runs scored off the bench. |
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| Apr 3 2023 | Flores is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now on the bench for a third straight matchup against a right-handed pitcher with Chicago bringing Michael Kopech to the hill, Flores looks like he's being viewed as a short-side platoon player in the infield. LaMonte Wade and David Villar should continue to occupy the corner-infield spots for the Giants more often than not. |
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| Apr 2 2023 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the season opener but will sit Sunday for the second consecutive game. David Villar will receive another start at the hot corner while J.D. Davis mans first base. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Flores will be on the bench Saturday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores got the start at third base in the season opener, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. David Villar gets the start at the hot corner in the second game of the year. |
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| Mar 30 2023 | Flores will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's game against the Yankees, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the Yankees are bringing a right-hander (Gerrit Cole) to the hill Opening Day along with the fact that he slashed just .206/.250/.294 in 12 Cactus League games, the righty-hitting Flores will end up drawing the Giants' first start at third base over David Villar. Though all signs pointed to Villar seeing the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner this season after a strong finish to his rookie campaign in 2022, Flores looks like he'll at least be part of a timeshare at the position, if not the preferred option early on. |
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| Mar 20 2023 | Flores has gone 6-for-23 (.261) over eight Cactus League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is a veteran, so there's not too much to read into his performance so far. He was delayed to begin camp while waiting for the birth of his son. Flores' ability to cover multiple positions should see him in the lineup regularly versus left-handed pitchers. His best path to playing time might be at second base on days where Thairo Estrada shifts to shortstop to cover a resting Brandon Crawford, who has been dealing with knee soreness this spring. |
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| Feb 26 2023 | Flores (personal) reported to the Giants' spring training facility in Arizona on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores spent the past few days with his family following the birth of his son Thursday, but he's now in camp having missed minimal time. The 31-year-old had a .229/.316/.394 slash line with 19 home runs in 602 plate appearances last season, and he shouldn't have any issues being ready in time for Opening Day. |
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| Feb 23 2023 | Flores remains away from Giants camp as he awaits the birth of his child, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is not on Team Venezuela's roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, so this situation carries less urgency than some others. He'll have most of March to get up to speed in Cactus League games as he prepares to again serve as an active utility infielder for San Francisco. |
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| Oct 1 2022 | Flores isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two RBI, a run and a walk. He'll get a breather while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is hitless in his past four games and will take a seat Wednesday with righty Jose Urena pitching for Colorado. Evan Longoria will bat cleanup as the designated hitter. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started the past two games and will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with two walks and a run scored. David Villar will serve as the designated hitter while Jason Vosler starts at the hot corner. |
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| Sep 22 2022 | Flores isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is getting a breather after he hit .429 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs over the last five games. Jon Pederson will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Flores went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Monday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is starting to find some traction at the plate again, going 6-for-14 with four RBI over his last three games after slumping for much of the first half of September. The infielder is back up to a .235/.316/.412 slash line with 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 67 runs scored and 27 doubles through 139 games in what's been a career year for him in terms of counting stats. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores entered Saturday's game stuck in an 0-for-13 skid, but he was able to snap it with his third-inning homer. The infielder has hit safely in just four of 15 games in September, batting .093 this month despite knocking three homers. The late-season slump has dropped his slash line to .229/.312/.408 with a career-high 19 homers, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored and 26 doubles through 137 contests. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old, who agreed to a two-year extension with the Giants on Monday, has a .446 OPS through 11 games in September and will step out of the starting nine Tuesday. Willie Calhoun will bat seventh as the designated hitter in place of Flores. |
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| Sep 12 2022 | Flores and the Giants agreed Monday on a two-year contract extension that includes a mutual option for the 2025 season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Flores hasn't graded out well defensively during his time in San Francisco, he's been valuable as a plug-in player at three infield spots or at designated hitter and has fared at least a league-average level or better against both left- and right-handed pitching in three seasons with the Giants. The righty-hitting Flores profiles as a short-side platoon player when the Giants are at full strength, but since that's rarely been the case during his tenure in San Francisco, he's been able to handle a quasi-everyday role through each of his first three seasons. He leads the Giants in plate appearances (523) in 2022 and is slashing .235/.319/.414 with 18 home runs, 66 runs and 65 RBI while maintaining 9.6 and 16.6 percent walk and strikeout rates, respectively. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had gone hitless in his previous 19 at-bats before delivering a two-run blast in the eighth inning. That homer stood as the Giants' margin of victory in this contest. He's up to 18 homers, 65 RBI, 66 runs scored and a .235/.319/.414 slash line through 523 plate appearances. Flores continues to be a versatile infielder, with most of his recent playing time coming at second base or designated hitter. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Flores isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has gone 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his last four games and will get a day off Saturday. Tommy La Stella is serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth. |
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| Sep 4 2022 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores saved the best for last, taking Phillies reliever David Robertson deep for a walkoff homer in the ninth inning. The long ball was Flores' first since Aug. 1, and he slashed a paltry .217/.336/.293 in the 27 games between homers. The infielder has often been one of the steadiest presences in the Giants' lineup this year, posting a .246/.332/.429 slash line with 17 homers, 63 RBI, 65 runs scored and 26 doubles through 125 contests. |
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| Sep 3 2022 | Flores isn't in the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores crossed the plate three times during Friday's blowout win over the Phillies, but he'll get a breather a day later. Tommy La Stella is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has an .837 OPS through 15 games in August and will take a seat for Thursday's series finale. J.D. Davis will bat sixth as the designated hitter. |
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| Aug 15 2022 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has hit safely in six straight games, and he's batting .342 with a home run, three RBI and five runs scored through 12 games in August. The 31-year-old infielder has started seven of the last 10 contests, but his playing time is likely to be a bit more limited with the Giants' infield at essentially full health. For the season, Flores has been steady with a .258/.342/.448 slash line, 16 homers, 58 RBI, 58 runs scored and 22 doubles through 421 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 10 2022 | Flores has given up just one run in his last five starts (18.2 innings) for Double-A Erie, surrendering just eight hits and five walks with 20 strikeouts in that span. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The results are obviously positive, but he hasn't finished five innings in any of those outings -- the longest came Tuesday, when he tossed 4.2 one-hit frames against New Hampshire. Flores has only completed five frames a handful of times this season, so it remains an open question what we'd see from him the third time through a batting order. Even if he can't ultimately do that successfully (and consistently), Flores could have major-league success as a high-leverage bullpen arm. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants bringing back Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada from the injured list this weekend and Evan Longoria (hamstring) on track to be activated Monday, Flores' time as an everyday player could be over. Due to the high volume of left-handed hitters on the roster, the righty-hitting Flores should at least retain a regular spot in the lineup versus southpaws. |
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| Aug 1 2022 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' fifth-inning blast was the Giants' lone extra-base hit in the contest. He's gone yard three times in his last six games, and he's up to 16 homers this year. The infielder has added a .251/.330/.455 slash line with 56 RBI, 54 runs scored and 20 doubles through 97 games. With both Thairo Estrada (concussion) and Brandon Crawford (knee) out, Flores should be an everyday player at second base for the foreseeable future. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' move to the bench ends a stretch of 12 consecutive starts for the 30-year-old. Tommy La Stella will step in at second base in place of Flores, who should continue to have a regular spot in the middle infield while both Thairo Estrada (concussion) and Brandon Crawford (knee) are on the injured list. |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Flores went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores accounted for the Giants' run production Friday with his ninth-inning blast. This was his first multi-hit performance since July 11 -- in the 14 games in between, he hit just .182 with five extra-base hits. The infielder has a .248/.329/.448 slash line with 15 homers, 55 RBI, 53 runs scored and 20 doubles through 95 contests. |
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| Jul 26 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores tied the game with his blast off Tyler Gilbert in the third inning, but the Diamondbacks took the lead back a half-inning later. In his last 12 games, Flores has gone 7-for-37 (.189) with no multi-hit efforts in that span. The infielder's slump has him down to a .245/.327/.436 slash line with 14 homers, 53 RBI and 50 runs scored through 92 contests. With Brandon Crawford (knee) still out, Flores has seen an everyday role at second base while Thairo Estrada moves over to shortstop. |
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| Jul 16 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' lone hit Saturday was an eighth-inning single, and he came around to score when reliever Jandel Gustave committed a balk with the bases loaded. That proved to be the decisive run in the contest. Flores was out of the lineup for two games with calf soreness, and he was only able to return as the designated hitter Saturday. The versatile infielder has enjoyed some of the best health on the Giants this year, slashing .253/.336/.446 with 13 home runs, 50 RBI, 46 runs scored and 17 doubles through 330 plate appearances. The upcoming All-Star break should allow him enough rest to fully recover. |
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| Jul 15 2022 | Flores (calf) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to right calf soreness, and he'll be absent from the starting nine again Friday. David Villar will receive another start at the hot corner for San Francisco. |
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| Jul 14 2022 | Flores was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Brewers due to right calf tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was originally slated to start at third base and hit third in the order. There's no word on the severity of the issue, but David Villar will enter the lineup to hit sixth and play third base. |
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| Jul 13 2022 | Flores isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 8-for-19 with three homers, three doubles, eight RBI and four runs. He'll get a breather while David Villar starts at the hot corner and bats seventh. |
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| Jul 10 2022 | Flores went 4-for-6 with two home runs, two runs and four RBI in a 12-0 win against the Padres on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was the driving force behind San Francisco's resounding victory with home runs in the third and ninth innings and singles in the fourth and sixth. The 31-year-old now has three homers in his last two games and 12 on the season, which puts him on pace to surpass his career high of 18 set in 2021 and 2017. The four-hit game was Flores' first of the season and first multi-hit performance since June 25. |
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| Jul 9 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Padres reliever Luis Garcia. This was Flores' first homer since June 25 and his 10th of the year. He's struggled since that date, going a paltry 5-for-30 (.167) in his last 12 contests. The infielder is slashing .240/.331/.404 with 43 RBI, 41 runs scored and 14 doubles through 308 plate appearances. Despite the recent skid at the plate, he should be reliably in the lineup most of the time, especially with Evan Longoria (oblique) and Tommy La Stella (illness) sidelined. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is 3-for-18 with a double, nine walks, an RBI and three runs over his past eight games and will take a seat Wednesday. David Villar will start at third base while Tommy La Stella works at the keystone. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | Flores will start at second base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the White Sox, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants included Flores in the lineup in only one of the previous three contests, but he could settle into a full-time role at second base in the short term after Thairo Estrada (illness) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. As of Sunday, Estrada is merely symptomatic of the virus and hasn't tested positive, so he could return for the Giants' upcoming three-game series in Arizona if he continues to test negative and if his symptoms begin to dissipate. Even if Estrada makes a quick return, Flores should still be a fixture in the starting nine versus left-handed pitching. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat in favor of the lefty-hitting Donovan Walton as the Giants stock up on extra left-handed bats to counter Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia. Flores went 2-for-10 with a home run, a double, two walks, three runs and three RBI while starting each of the past three games, and he should have a fairly clear path to a near-everyday role at second base until Brandon Crawford (knee) comes off the injured list. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went yard in the sixth inning. This was his second homer and fourth multi-hit performance in his last eight games. The 30-year-old infielder is up to a .249/.320/.418 slash line with nine long balls, a team-leading 40 RBI, 37 runs scored and 13 doubles through 66 contests. He's seen regular playing time throughout the season, but he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the lineup with the Giants' infield at essentially full health. Flores should still work his way into the lineup regularly as Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria are expected to draw regular rest days, though a strict platoon is unlikely to develop. |
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| Jun 21 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the wake of Brandon Belt's recent return from the injured list, the Giants are back to full strength in the infield for one of the few times this season. As a result, Flores could find himself out of the lineup against right-handed pitchers like Atlanta's Spencer Strider more frequently, though manager Gabe Kapler's willingness to liberally dole out rest days to his veterans shouldn't make Flores a complete afterthought. At the very least, Flores should have a secure lineup spot versus lefties; he's produced a 117 wRC+ and .342 wOBA in those matchups for his career. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 7-5 win over the Pirates on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman hit his eighth home run of the season off Jose Quintana to give his team the lead in the top of the first. Flores had been cold of late, with only one hit in his last 14 at-bats coming into the game. He is now slashing a pedestrian .243/.315/.411 on the season. |
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| Jun 8 2022 | Flores is starting at third base and batting third Wednesday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was originally absent from Wednesday's starting nine but will join the lineup with Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) being a late scratch. Flores is 8-for-23 with two home runs and six RBI through six games in June. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores gave the Giants a 2-1 lead in the first inning with his homer, and he added a pair of singles for his second three-hit game in his last four contests. The infielder has also homered thrice in his last eight games as he continues to be a steady force in the heart of the lineup. The 30-year-old is up to a .266/.330/.446 slash line with seven long balls, 33 RBI, 30 runs scored and 12 doubles through 206 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and two walks in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When the Marlins changed their pitching plans to feature an opener, Flores took over the leadoff spot for Tommy La Stella (undisclosed) as the Giants shuffled their lineup on the fly. From the No. 1 spot, Flores was a force in a big win. This was his third multi-hit effort in his last 14 contests. For the season, the veteran infielder is slashing .262/.326/.436 with six home runs, 31 RBI, 26 runs scored and 11 doubles in 193 plate appearances. Brandon Belt (knee) has resumed running, but Flores should be able to retain a near-everyday role for a little longer. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Aaron Nola deep in the sixth inning, providing the Giants with a 5-2 lead, but it was the last gasp of the team's offense on the night. Flores has gone yard in two of the last three games to give him six homers on the year, and he's slashing .255/.311/.430 with 26 runs and 30 RBI through 45 contests. |
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| May 30 2022 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores made his only hit of the game count, tying the game at 2-2 with his sixth-inning blast off Phillies starter Kyle Gibson. It's been a solid run lately for Flores -- he's 6-for-21 (.286) in his last six games. The infielder has maintained a .258/.318/.419 slash line with five homers, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 doubles through 173 plate appearances this year. He should continue to see regular playing time at first base or designated hitter while Brandon Belt (knee) is sidelined. |
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| May 28 2022 | Flores isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will get a day off after going 3-for-8 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI and a strikeout over the last two games. Darin Ruf will take over at first base and bat third. |
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| May 24 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started the past six games and will take a seat Tuesday after posting a .661 OPS during that stretch. Tommy La Stella will bat leadoff as the designated hitter while Thairo Estrada starts at the keystone. |
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| May 22 2022 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores provided the Giants' lone run with a solo shot off Padres reliever Robert Suarez in the eighth inning. In his last seven games, Flores has been solid, going 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, four RBI and five runs scored. The infielder is up to a .266/.329/.422 slash line with four homers, 23 RBI, 20 runs scored and eight doubles through 35 contests overall. |
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| May 21 2022 | Flores was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was scheduled to get a day off Saturday, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second after Brandon Belt (knee) was scratched from the lineup. Flores has gone 4-for-13 with a double, three runs, two RBI, a walk and a strikeout over the last three games. |
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| May 14 2022 | Flores isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores returned to the field in Friday's series opener but went hitless in four at-bats. LaMonte Wade will serve as the designated hitter while Luis Gonzalez starts in right field. |
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| May 13 2022 | Flores (back) is starting Friday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores missed two consecutive games due to lower-back tightness, but he'll be back in the lineup after Thursday's scheduled day off. Over his last three games, the 30-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with a homer, a double, six RBI, two runs and two walks. He'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Friday's series opener. |
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| May 11 2022 | Flores (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will remain out of the lineup for a second straight day after being scratched with lower-back tightness Tuesday, but he's feeling better and will likely be available off the bench in Wednesday's series finale against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Joc Pederson will serve as the designated hitter while Luis Gonzalez starts in left field. |
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| May 10 2022 | Flores was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies due to lower-back tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was penciled in to make his fourth straight start at third base Tuesday, but he's instead out of the lineup with the back issue. He should be considered day-to-day for now, while Mauricio Dubon will take his place at the hot corner. |
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| May 8 2022 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and six total RBI in Saturday's 13-7 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores gave the Giants a big early lead with his first-inning grand slam off Steven Matz. Though he didn't collect another hit in the contest, the veteran produced two more runs on a fourth-inning sacrifice fly and an eighth-inning bases-loaded walk. The grand slam was the fifth of Flores' career, and his first since September of 2017, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Flores is slashing .269/.340/.419 with three homers and a team-high 19 RBI on the season. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Flores went 3-for-5 in Friday's 14-4 loss to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has posted multiple hits in four of his last six games, going 10-for-25 (.400) in that span. All three of his hits Friday were singles. The strong hitting has boosted his slash line to .290/.333/.449 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored and five doubles in 18 games. Flores has mainly served as the designated hitter versus right-handed pitchers while moving to third base against southpaws. |
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| Apr 26 2022 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, double and an additional run and RBI in an 8-2 win against the Athletics on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores opened the scoring with a second-inning double and tacked on a three-run shot during his next at-bat in the third. The long ball was the veteran infielder's second of the season and helped continue an impressive four-game stretch where Flores has gone 7-for-16 with two walks, two doubles and a home run. His current .283/.333/.467 slash line is in line with his number from his first two seasons in San Francisco. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Flores went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a run and a strikeout in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has reached base in each of his last seven appearances, and he put together back-to-back multi-hit games to close out the series against Washington. The 30-year-old has five extra-base hits in 14 appearances this year while hitting .283 with eight RBI and seven runs. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | Flores is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout during the matinee and will head to the bench for the nightcap. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner in his place for San Francisco. |
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| Apr 12 2022 | Flores went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two additional runs and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 13-2 victory over San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With just one hit entering play Tuesday, Flores exploded along with the Giants offense as he singled and scored in the first and second innings before launching a solo shot off San Diego outfielder Wil Myers to push the score to its 13-2 final. He'll look to keep the momentum going as he sees additional playing time with infielders Tommy La Stella and Evan Longoria still on the shelf. |
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| Apr 11 2022 | Flores is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started twice at third base and once at designated hitter through the first three games of the season, and he'll be the odd man out Monday. He's 1-for-10 with a double, an RBI and a walk and should continue to have a regular role in the lineup with Tommy La Stella (Achilles) and Evan Longoria (finger) on the injured list. |
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| Mar 29 2022 | Flores is expected to be the Giants' starting third baseman after Evan Longoria (finger) was ruled out for Opening Day, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is a natural third baseman and the next in line at the hot corner. The 30-year-old played all around the infield last season as a versatile defender. He hit a decent .262/.335/.447 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI and 57 runs scored in 139 contests in 2021. It's unclear how long Flores could hold onto an everyday role given the murky timeline of Longoria's recovery. |
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| Nov 7 2021 | Flores' $3.5 million club option for 2022 was picked up by the Giants on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will remain in San Francisco for a third straight year after he slashed .262/.335/.447 with 18 homers, 57 runs and 53 RBI across 139 appearances in 2021. The 30-year-old will likely serve as a utility man once again in 2022. |
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| Oct 4 2021 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-4 win over San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old continues to solidify his grip on the starting job at first base with Brandon Belt (finger) out. Flores went 8-for-23 (.348) in his last eight games of the season. He slashed .262/.335/.447 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI, 57 runs scored and a stolen base across 436 plate appearances while seeing time all around the infield. Should he falter during the Giants' postseason run, LaMonte Wade or Darin Ruf could also see time at first base. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Flores went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Friday's 3-0 win over San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Brandon Belt (thumb) went on the injured list, Flores has started three of four games at first base, with the other game going to LaMonte Wade. Flores had been little more than a bench option prior to Belt's injury, but the former has hit .400 (8-for-20) with five walks and two doubles in his last 10 games. Flores could still end up on the short side of a platoon, but he's a natural infielder, which bodes well for his usage in the postseason. |
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| Sep 13 2021 | Flores went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores didn't waste time to make an impact after being activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and was San Francisco's best offensive performer in this one. The veteran might be headed for a bench role more often than not in the final weeks of the regular season, but he has shown the ability to produce when given enough at-bats, too. He's hitting .272 with five homers, 11 RBI, eight runs scored and a .787 OPS since the beginning of August. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | Flores (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He's starting at first base and batting sixth versus the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores missed only a minimal amount of time with a left hamstring strain. While he's starting Sunday, the infielder will likely be utilized in a bench role more often than not going forward, although he could see a short-side platoon role with Tommy La Stella at second base. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Flores (hamstring) is expected to be in Sunday's lineup against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been out since Sept. 1 with a strained left hamstring. Brandon Belt, Evan Longoria and Tommy La Stella are all healthy, so there probably won't be everyday at-bats available for Flores down the stretch. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | Flores (hamstring) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was initially expected to miss a couple weeks after he was placed on the injured list Sept. 2, but manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that the infielder could be back in action following a minimal absence. Even if the 30-year-old rejoins the major-league roster without a rehab assignment, he should see fairly regular playing time once he's activated. |
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| Sep 2 2021 | Flores was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores left Wednesday's game against the Brewers with what was originally called hamstring tightness, but it turns out the injury is serious enough to cost him at least 10 days. It looks as though he'll miss at least a bit longer than that, with Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reporting that Flores is expected to miss a couple weeks. Mauricio Dubon was recalled to take his place on the roster, giving the Giants another right-handed bat. |
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| Sep 1 2021 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday in a loss to the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' ninth-inning solo shot served as a small protest against a loss that cut the Giants' lead over the Dodgers in the NL West to half a game. The long ball was the 17th of the season for the veteran, and he is only one homer shy of the career-high 18 he amassed with the Mets in 2017. Flores finished August with a .240/.269/.427 slash line, four homers and eight RBI over 26 games. |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder brought San Francisco within a run with his ninth-inning blast, but the tying run never came. Flores has seen his regular role as a starter end recently, but he's drawn spot starts at first and third base. He could see more starts this weekend with Brandon Belt (bereavement), Evan Longoria (hand) and Kris Bryant (side) all potentially unavailable. Flores has a .249/.320/.438 slash line with 16 homers, 45 RBI, 47 runs scored and a stolen base through 372 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 13 2021 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout in a 5-4 triumph over the Rockies on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores took Colorado starter Austin Gomber deep to left center in the first to give San Francisco an early lead and later tacked on a single in the seventh. Following an 0-for-9 stretch across six games, the infielder is 3-for-8 with a double and a homer across his last two contests. |
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| Aug 8 2021 | Flores will start at third base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had been on the bench for each of the past four games, but he'll get a look at the hot corner Sunday while Kris Bryant moves to the outfield. Following the recent returns of Brandon Belt and Tommy La Stella from the injured list along with the trade-deadline acquisition of Bryant, Flores' starting opportunities will likely come mostly against left-handed pitching moving forward. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Flores is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores rejoined the lineup Tuesday after sitting out a couple games with back soreness, and he'll return to the bench Wednesday. The 29-year-old has an .871 OPS with five homers, nine RBI and 10 runs in 18 games since the All-Star break. However, his playing time could take a slight dip with Tommy La Stella (hamstring) making his return from the 60-day injured list. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Flores (back) is batting cleanup and playing third base Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder returns to the lineup for the first time since Saturday, when he exited the contest with lower back soreness. Flores did enter Monday's extra-inning contest for three at-bats, one of which resulted in a home run. With two home runs in his last three games, Flores has hit 14 this season and is approaching his career-high mark of 18. |
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| Aug 2 2021 | Flores (back) is out of the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores is out of the starting nine for the second straight day after exiting Saturday's contest with soreness in his lower back, though he did appear as a pinch hitter Sunday. The 29-year-old figures to be available off the bench again Monday. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Manager Gabe Kapler said he hopes Flores (back) will be available off the bench Sunday versus the Astros, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old exited Saturday's contest with soreness in his lower back, but it appears the injury isn't a serious concern. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer prior to exiting the contest. Flores should be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale. |
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| Jul 26 2021 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores took Duane Underwood deep to left in the sixth to extend the Giants' lead to 3-1. He's now recorded a hit in seven of his last nine games and has five homers in July. The 29-year-old has been pretty dependent on the long ball for run production recently, as seven of his nine RBI this month have come from home runs. Flores has shown significant improvement with his patience at the plate. His 29 walks already tie his career-best mark for a season. He's slashing .252/.333/.441 with 12 homers, 34 RBI, 41 runs scored, a steal and 29:37 BB:K over 288 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Flores isn't starting Friday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had recorded hits in each of the last four games, and he went 4-for-16 with two home runs, a double, four runs and three RBI during that time. Jason Vosler will step in at third base and bat sixth. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 4-2 on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was held quiet until he erupted for a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth off Los Angeles' closer Kenley Jansen to give San Francisco the lead for good. The infielder has now recorded an extra-base hit in the three straight games and remains entrenched at third base with Evan Longoria injured. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was involved in back-to-back jacks with Buster Posey in the opening frame. It was his 10th long ball of the year, making the sixth time over the last seven seasons that he's reached double-digit home runs. Flores' numbers at the plate have taken a hit in July, as he's slashing just .200/.333/.400 over 14 games. For the year, he's hitting .250/.330/.424 with 20 extra-base hits, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored, a steal and a 27:35 BB:K over 267 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 10 2021 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 victory over Washington on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores gave San Francisco a crucial insurance run with his 410-foot blast to center field in the seventh inning. The long ball was his ninth this season and second in July. Flores has a modest four-game hit streak during which he is batting .333 (5-for-15) with three walks and four runs scored. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Flores isn't starting Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will get a breather after he went 2-for-7 with a home run, three RBI, three runs and two walks across the last two games. LaMonte Wade will start at first base while Thairo Estrada draws the start at the hot corner. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, walk and strikeout as San Francisco fell to Arizona 5-3 on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores gave San Francisco a 3-2 lead with his fourth inning shot off opposing starter Merrill Kelly but those would be the last runs San Francisco scored. In his first July contest, Flores continued a scorching June that saw him slash .301/.342/.534 with 12 runs and nine RBI and remains a prominent cog for San Francisco. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Flores went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores enjoyed a perfect performance at the plate, although San Francisco's No. 7 through 9 hitters went 1-for-10 with two walks behind him. The 29-year-old continues to play through some hamstring tightness that kept him out of last Wednesday's game. He's seen everyday at-bats at third base with Evan Longoria (shoulder) out. Flores is slashing .269/.335/.440 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base through 203 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 25 2021 | Flores (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores didn't start Wednesday's game against the Angels because of hamstring tightness, though he did get one at-bat off the bench. The issue appears to have subsided as Flores is batting fifth and playing third base against lefty Sean Manaea during the series opener. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Flores isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Angels due to hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had hit three home runs across the last two games, but he was removed from Tuesday's win over the Angels early. Manager Gabe Kapler revealed that the 29-year-old's removal was due to a hamstring issue. While Kapler said that Flores could likely play, he'll be held out ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day as a precautionary measure. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but the Giants are hopeful that he'll be able to return for Friday's series opener against the Athletics. |
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| Jun 22 2021 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores culminated a big first inning for the Giants with a two-run shot to center field. The long ball was his seventh this season and accounted for his 24th RBI. It also extended his hitting streak to 10 games, during which he is batting .419 (13-for-31) with four homers and eight RBI. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Flores went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over Philadelphia. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores clocked a solo shot in the first inning before collecting three singles and scoring two more runs. The veteran infielder is riding a nine-game hitting streak and hasn't struck out in his last 10 games. He improved his slash line to .263/.337/.425 with five homers and 23 runs scored through 181 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Flores is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran receives the day off following a 1-for-4 effort in Friday's contest. Flores may be called upon to pinch hit, though, after he homered in that role Wednesday. Lefty-hitting Jason Vosler starts at third for the Giants' matchup against righty Aaron Nola. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | Flores hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's 13-7 win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder hit for pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in the fifth inning and took Arizona reliever Ryan Buchter deep to left field to extend San Francisco's lead to 10-2. For the year, Flores has a .236/.317/.365 slash line with four homers, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base across 167 plate appearances. He's seen a fairly even timeshare with Jason Vosler at third base since Evan Longoria (shoulder) went on the injured list. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | Flores is not starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He receives his second game off in three days as Jason Vosler fills in at third base. Flores has recorded a hit in each of his last four games, but is still hitting just .143 with one RBI in his last nine. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Flores is not starting Monday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hit the bench after starting six of the last seven games. He hasn't done much at the plate this season, hitting just .231/.315/.343 through 162 plate appearances. Jason Vosler will take over at third base in his abence. |
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| Jun 11 2021 | Flores is not starting Friday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores sits after going hitless in his last three starts. Jason Vosler starts at third base in his absence. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Flores isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had started each of the last three games but went 0-for-12 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat eighth. |
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| Jun 6 2021 | Flores (hamstring) will start at third base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back in action after a two-game layoff due to a tight hamstring, Flores could be in position to take on a full-time role at the hot corner for the foreseeable future. The Giants moved Evan Longoria (shoulder) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, and manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged that the veteran third baseman would need 4-to-6 weeks to recover from his injury. In addition to Flores, the Giants could look to Mauricio Dubon and the newly recalled Thairo Estrada to help fill in at third base while Longoria is on the shelf. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Flores (hamstring) will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores left Thursday's game with a tight hamstring and didn't start Friday's contest, though he did appear off the bench. That suggests he's likely available off the bench Saturday as well, though it remains to be seen when he'll return to the lineup. |
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| Jun 4 2021 | Flores (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores left Thursday's win over the Cubs due to hamstring tightness, but he'll be available off the bench Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. LaMonte Wade will start at first base and lead off. |
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| Jun 2 2021 | Flores went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants struggled badly on offense, but Flores was one of two players that managed to record more than one knock. The versatile infielder has three multi-hit games over his last eight contests and is hitting an impressive .550 in that stretch. |
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| May 31 2021 | Flores isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores returned from a hamstring injury Saturday and went 3-for-6 with two runs, an RBI and a strikeout in his last two games. LaMonte Wade will start at first base and lead off. |
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| May 30 2021 | Flores (hamstring) went 3-for-3 with an RBI single and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had a minimum stay on the injured list, and he was productive while playing six innings in his return. The infielder is slashing .241/.325/.361 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base through 123 plate appearances. With Brandon Belt (oblique) and Darin Ruf (hamstring) out, Flores is likely to split time with LaMonte Wade at first base. |
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| May 29 2021 | Flores (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will return to the active roster after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. He's starting at first base and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Dodgers, and he could serve as the primary first baseman in the immediate future after Brandon Belt (oblique) was placed on the injured list Wednesday. |
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| May 26 2021 | Manager Gabe Kapler said it's "reasonable" Flores (hamstring) is activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old landed on the shelf with a strained right hamstring May 19, and he's expected to rejoin the active roster when first eligible Saturday. Flores could have an increased role at first base once activated with Brandon Belt (oblique) placed on the injured list Wednesday. |
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| May 19 2021 | Flores was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores suffered a hamstring injury while running the bases in Tuesday's game against the Reds. Though Flores was sent in for an MRI, the Giants don't believe he'll be due for an extended absence, as manager Gabe Kapler told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that the 29-year-old was diagnosed with a minor strain. Donovan Solano (calf) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move, and he should take over as the Giants' primary second baseman while both Flores and Tommy La Stella (hamstring) are on the IL. |
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| May 18 2021 | Flores (hamstring) will undergo an MRI after leaving Tuesday's win over the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old suffered the injury while running the bases and received an initial diagnosis of a right hamstring strain. Flores will be reevaluated Wednesday, when it could be decided whether a trip to the injured list is necessary. |
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| May 17 2021 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's victory over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores increased his team's lead in the fourth inning with a two-run homer to right, marking his third long ball of the 2021 campaign. He's hitting .219 with seven extra-base hits, 14 RBI and one stolen base through 41 contests this year. |
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| May 16 2021 | Flores is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will head to the bench Sunday after starting the past 13 games and posting a .553 OPS. Mauricio Dubon will start at the keystone Sunday for San Francisco in the series finale. |
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| May 10 2021 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 3-1 win over Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores got aboard with a single in the eighth inning and promptly stole second base. That was his first steal attempt of the season. He's apparently feeling better after experiencing some minor lower-back tightness Friday versus San Diego. The 29-year-old Flores has a .207/.293/.322 slash line with two home runs, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 99 plate appearances. His spot in the lineup should be fairly safe as the Giants cope with injuries to Tommy La Stella (hamstring) and Donovan Solano (calf). |
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| May 8 2021 | Flores (back) is in the lineup Saturday against San Diego, batting third and playing second base, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores left Friday's game with lower-back tightness. He underwent an MRI, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, but checked out fine, so he won't have to miss any starts. |
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| May 7 2021 | Flores (knee) is starting Friday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores exited Wednesday's game against Colorado with a knee contusion, but he'll return to action after Thursday's scheduled off day. He'll play second base and bat second. |
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| May 5 2021 | Flores was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rockies with a knee contusion, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old worked a walk during the ninth inning and was replaced by pinch runner Mauricio Dubon. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Flores will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before Friday's series opener versus San Diego. |
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| May 4 2021 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored during Tuesday's loss at Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores tacked on a pair of insurance runs for the Giants with a two-run homer against Mychal Givens in the sixth inning. Unfortunately, the Rockies completed a seventh-inning rally for the win. Flores, who now has two long balls this season, was making his fourth straight start with infielder Tommy La Stella's (hamstring) recent move to the injured list. |
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| Apr 26 2021 | Flores (illness) will bat second and play second base Monday against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores left Sunday's game against the Marlins with an illness, but it evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. He'll look to improve on his .196/.283/.326 season slash line against Rockies lefty Austin Gomber. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Flores exited Sunday's game against the Marlins since he was "feeling under the weather," Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores drew a walk and scored a run in the second inning Sunday, but he was replaced by Jason Vosler at third base to begin the third inning. It's not yet clear whether Flores' illness will be available for Monday's series opener against the Rockies. |
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| Apr 21 2021 | Flores went 1-for-1 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth and hit the second three-run blast of the inning to extend the Giants' lead to 10-6. It was the 29-year-old's first long ball of the season, as he's working to brush off his early struggles after coming into Tuesday night with just four hits in his first 29 at-bats. Flores has started on the bench in each of the last four games and appears to have lost a starting role for the time being until he can improve his swing at the plate. |
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| Apr 2 2021 | Flores went 2-for-5 with two doubles, one run and one RBI in Thursday's game against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started at DH and batted sixth with lefty Marco Gonzales on the hill for Seattle. Flores will likely be back in the lineup with another lefty, Yusei Kikuchi, on the mound for the Mariners, and could carve out a sizable role against same-handed pitching as well. |
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| Sep 26 2020 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores made the most of his one hit during Game 2 of the twin bill, taking Drew Pomeranz deep to notch his 11th home run of the season. Flores has been struggling of late, hitting just .171 in his last 10 games, but he's homered twice in that span. |
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| Sep 23 2020 | Flores isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will retreat to the bench once again after going 0-for-16 with six strikeouts over the last five games. Austin Slater will take over as the designated hitter, leading off. |
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| Sep 21 2020 | Flores isn't in Monday's lineup against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over the past three games, and he'll take a breather Monday. Darin Ruf will start as the designated hitter for the series opener against Colorado. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Flores is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Padres, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started the last nine games and went 11-for-33 with one homer, six doubles, seven runs and five RBI during that stretch, but he'll head to the bench for the matinee. Justin Smoak will bat sixth as the designated hitter in Game 1. |
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| Sep 10 2020 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores got the Giants on the board with a solo shot off Chris Paddack in the second inning. It was the team-leading ninth long ball of the season for the 29-year-old, who is slashing .296/.341/.546. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a double in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has doubled in each of the first three games of the series with Arizona, extending his hit streak to a season-best eight games in the process. He'll look to continue his hot run at the plate Monday, when he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in the series finale, per Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday at Arizona, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores started the last 10 games and had a .925 OPS with four homers, two doubles and 12 RBI during that stretch, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Pablo Sandoval will bat sixth as the designated hitter in the series finale. |
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| Aug 29 2020 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went deep off reliever Kevin Ginkel in the ninth inning to give the Giants extra insurance. The defensively versatile Flores is slashing .280/.312/.517 with eight homers, 21 RBI and 18 runs scored through 31 games this season. He's carved out an everyday role by being able to play first, second and third base as necessary. |
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| Aug 22 2020 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and a walk in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has homered in three straight games, racking up 10 RBI in that stretch. The versatile infielder is finding his way into the Giants lineup on an everyday basis due to his offense, and he has produced five multi-hit games in his last six contests while slashing .350/.391/.633 in 60 at-bats this month. |
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| Aug 21 2020 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, an additional run scored and a walk during Thursday's win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has multi-hit appearances in four of his last five games and has been one of the best hitters in the NL this week, going 5-for-8 with two homers, eight RBI and a 2.042 OPS. The utility player went through a bit of a slump earlier this season but has been extremely productive since the calendar flipped to August, slashing .333/.367/.579 with four homers and 11 RBI in 57 at-bats this month. |
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| Aug 20 2020 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores took Patrick Sandoval deep in the third inning for his fifth home run of the season, and the versatile infielder has now produced multi-hit contests in three of his last four games. Flores is hitting .302 with a .509 slugging percentage, three homers and seven RBI in 53 at-bats this month. |
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| Aug 18 2020 | Flores is not starting Tuesday against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has started 19 of the Giants' first 25 games this season, though he's now found himself on the bench for two straight contests. Pablo Sandoval will be the designated hitter Tuesday. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Flores isn't in the lineup Monday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores had started the last six games for the Giants, but he'll get a breather Monday. Pablo Sandoval will serve as the designated hitter in Flores' absence. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and will bat sixth Sunday against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores will draw his sixth consecutive start and seems to have at least temporarily emerged as manager Gabe Kapler's preferred designated hitter. The 29-year-old has produced six hits over his last two games, raising his season average to .307. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Flores went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's loss to Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores entered Friday's contest in a 1-for-17 slump, but he broke out in a big way with a four-hit performance. The utility man is hitting .286 with a .794 OPS, two home runs and three RBI in 42 at-bats this month. |
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| Aug 12 2020 | Flores will bat third as the designated hitter Wednesday at Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old wasn't included in the Giants' initial starting nine, but he'll enter the lineup with Austin Slater (undisclosed) a late scratch. Flores has a .270/.299/.492 slash line with four homers and nine RBI this season. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores was included in the lineup in each of the team's last four games, but the Giants faced three lefty starters during that stretch. As a result, Flores should still be viewed as a short-side platoon player at this stage, relegating his usefulness mostly to NL-only leagues. |
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| Aug 7 2020 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double during Friday's loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hit a solo shot off Dennis Santana in the sixth inning, then swatted a two-out double off Joe Kelly in the eighth. The 29-year-old now has three long balls and a pair of doubles on the season while slashing .320/.340/.540 across 13 games. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, two total runs scored and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' go-ahead homer off Rangers starter Mike Minor in the fifth inning gave the Giants a lead they would not relinquish. Batting second and manning first base, Flores later drew a walk and scored on a Donovan Solano single in the seventh. With the Giants' infield fully healthy, Flores may be limited to a utility role. He's batting .300 with two homers, six RBI and three runs scored in 32 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores went deep against Dodgers starter Alex Wood in the third inning. Through three games, Flores has gone 4-for-12 (.333) to start the year. The 28-year-old batted third in the order after being in the two-hole for the first two contests. He's likely to get regular playing time in the infield, mostly at second and third base, at least until Evan Longoria (oblique) returns. |
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| Mar 25 2020 | Flores had a .240/.296/.400 slash line with one home run in 10 games before the suspension of spring training. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old joined San Francisco on a two-year, $6 million deal in February after the Diamondbacks declined his club option earlier in the offseason despite posting an .848 OPS in 89 games last season. Flores figures to split time at second base with Mauricio Dubon once play resumes, though both players should also work in a utility role. |
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| Feb 4 2020 | Flores agreed to a multiyear contract with San Francisco on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores hit an impressive .317/.361/.487 with nine home runs, 37 RBI and 31 runs scored across 89 games for the Diamondbacks in 2019. The 28-year-old will compete with Mauricio Dubon for playing time at second base, and could serve in a utility role having played all four infield positions throughout his seven years in the majors. Flores' versatility in the infield will allow the Giants to rest either Brandon Crawford or Brandon Belt when needed against left-handed pitching. |
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| Oct 31 2019 | Flores' $6 million club option was declined by the Diamondbacks on Thursday, making him a free agent. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores recorded a career-high .848 OPS but only managed to hit nine home runs with 37 RBI over 89 games played in 2019. The 28-year-old shouldn't have trouble finding a place on another roster given career numbers against lefties. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Flores is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has hit very well down the stretch, posting a .383/.426/.670 slash line while striking out just 8.9 percent of the time over his last 28 games. Eduardo Escobar slides to second base Saturday, with Jake Lamb starting at third. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and four RBI Wednesday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores ended the game only a triple shy of the cycle. He began the his production immediately, lacing a two-RBI double in the first frame. Five innings later he capped a seven-run inning for the Diamondbacks by clubbing a two-run homer, his ninth of the season. Though his season was derailed by a foot injury that cost him two months, he's posted a strong .316/.362/.488 line across 87 contests. |
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| Sep 24 2019 | Flores remains on the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Domingo Leyba gets the start at second base in his absence. |
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| Sep 23 2019 | Flores is not starting Monday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has hit .359/.405/.615 over his last 22 games. Eduardo Escobar slides to second base in his absence, with Jake Lamb starting at third. |
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| Sep 18 2019 | Flores is not starting Wednesday against Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores owns an excellent .405/.450/.716 slash line with six homers and just six strikeouts over his last 22 games. Eduardo Escobar will be the second baseman Wednesday, with Jake Lamb starting at third base. |
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| Sep 16 2019 | Flores went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores, who has a career-best .357 on-base percentage in 2019, batted leadoff for just the fifth time this season. It appears manager Torey Lovullo is looking to unlock the team from its recent offensive funk, so he tweaked the order. Arizona has scored three or fewer runs in nine straight games and lost seven of them, dropping 5.5 games back in the wild-card race. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Flores is not in Saturday's lineup against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .276 with one home run in 29 at-bats this month. Flores has started in seven of the last 10 games with six of those starts coming against same-handed pitching. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at second base and batting leadoff. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Flores is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has started six of the last eight games, with five of those starts coming against righties. He is hitting .250 with one home run in 24 at-bats over that stretch. Jake Lamb draws the start at third base against righty Marcus Stroman while Eduardo Escobar slides over to the keystone. |
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| Sep 10 2019 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores' fifth-inning blast was all the Diamondbacks' offense could muster against Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. For Flores, the homer was his ninth and first off a right-hander in 2019. He was recently promoted from being a starter against left-handed pitching only to playing every day. |
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| Sep 7 2019 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second consecutive game, Flores was in the lineup against a right-handed starter, a departure from manager Torey Lovullo's established pattern of starting him against left-handers only. While most of his power has come against lefties this season, Flores has a respectable .299 batting average against righties. It looks like Lovullo will use Flores over Jake Lamb for the time being as the Diamondbacks chase down a playoff spot. |
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| Sep 5 2019 | Flores started against a right-hander and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Flores has been a lineup regular against left-handed starters, but his hot hitting, coupled with the struggles of Jake Lamb, has prompted manager Torey Lovullo to re-think the deployment of Flores, Nice Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. On Wednesday, the manager walked back comments he made last week about the infielder's ability to play an expanded role and then put him in the lineup in place of Lamb against San Diego right-hander Chris Paddack. "We'll see how that plays out over the next couple days," Lovullo said prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Padres, in which Flores started at second base and batted fifth. "I'm thinking about it for right now." Since returning from a foot injury July 19, Flores has hit .380/.424/.633 over 79 at-bats. During the same time frame, Lamb slashed .176/.290/.330. over 91 at-bats. |
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| Aug 31 2019 | Flores did not play in Friday's game against the Dodgers. | |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Flores went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's | 11-5 win over the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 27 2019 | Flores returned to the lineup Monday and went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored | in a 6-4 win over the Giants. |
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| Aug 26 2019 | Flores (back) is starting at second base and hitting fifth Monday against the Giants, | John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
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| Aug 24 2019 | Flores has a minor back injury and hasn't seen game action since Tuesday, Nick Piecoro | of The Arizona Republic reports. |
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| Aug 18 2019 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's victory over San Francisco. | |
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| Aug 17 2019 | Flores went 4-for-5 with an RBI double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-6 loss | to the Giants. |
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| Aug 16 2019 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs in Friday's 10-9 loss to the Giants. | |
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| Aug 14 2019 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies. | |
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| Jul 31 2019 | Flores will start at second base and bat second Wednesday against the Yankees. | |
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| Jul 25 2019 | Flores went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Flores (foot) was activated<\/a> from the 10-day injured list Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Flores (foot) will play against every left-hander when he returns, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Flores (foot) will be reassessed Wednesday after playing two rehab games at Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 15 2019 | Flores (foot) will transition his rehab from the rookie-level Arizona League to Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 8 2019 | Flores (foot) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored for the AZL Diamondbacks on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Flores (foot) has resumed full baseball activity, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 13 2019 | Flores underwent testing on his fractured right foot to determine if he can begin to ramp up activity, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 1 2019 | Flores (foot) is limited while in a walking boot but has continued to do upper-body maintenance, Jenna Ortiz of the Arizona Republic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Flores was diagnosed with a fractured foot Wednesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Flores (foot) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Flores (foot) remains out<\/a> Tuesday against the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 20 2019 | Flores (foot) isn't in Monday's starting lineup<\/a> against San Diego. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Flores was diagnosed with a right foot contusion <\/a>after exiting Sunday's game early. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Flores exited Sunday's game after being hit on the foot by a pitch in the second inning, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 17 2019 | Flores isn't starting<\/a> Friday's game against the Giants. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Flores is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Rays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2018 | Flores went 1-for-3 with one RBI in Friday's victory over Washington. | Flores plated a run in the first inning on a sacrifice fly, pushing the Mets' lead to two. He's had a decent start to the month of July, going 13-for-43 with two home runs and four RBI over 12 games. With two tilts left until the break, the 26-year-old third baseman is slashing .268/.320/.463 with 24 extra-base hits and 30 RBI over 73 games. |
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| Jul 9 2018 | Flores went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Monday's twin bill against the Phillies. | Flores was called upon to pinch hit in the 10th inning, and he came through with his eighth home run of the season to win the game. He's been rolling at the dish of late, recording a base knock in eight of his last 10 games, collecting six extra-base hits and three RBI over that span. |
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| Jul 9 2018 | Flores is on the bench for the first half of Monday's doubleheader against the Phillies. | Flores has hit in 12 of his last 14 games, going .296 with an .846 OPS over that stretch. He'll sit Monday afternoon with Dominic Smith playing first base in his place. |
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| Jul 7 2018 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double on Saturday against the Rays. | Flores recorded his second three-hit effort of the season Saturday, though he didn't get the benefit of any counting stats. While not spectacular, he has quietly hit well since coming off the disabled list June 15, recording at least one hit in all but two of his starts. He also has four home runs, 14 RBI and eight runs scored in that span. |
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| Jun 27 2018 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates. | Flores hit a one-out homer in the sixth inning to put the Mets ahead by three, but the bullpen couldn't make it hold up in the eventual 5-3 loss. The 26-year-old is working on a six-game hitting streak and has now reached base safely in all 13 games back since returning from the disabled list. |
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| Jun 25 2018 | Flores is not in the lineup Monday for the second straight day. | Flores went just 3-for-15 (.200) at the plate over his last four games, so manager Mickey Callaway decided to hold him out in hopes of spurring a turnaround at the dish. Kevin Plawecki will get the start at first base Monday in Flores' place. |
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| Jun 19 2018 | Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's rout of the Rockies. | Getting the start at first base, Flores connected on his fourth homer of the year and first since he came off the disabled list Friday. He figures to split time with Dominic Smith moving forward, although it's more likely to be an even split rather than a full platoon that would limit Flores to duty only against left-handed pitching unless the rookie really catches fire. |
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| Jun 15 2018 | Flores (back) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | Flores has been out since late May due to lower-back soreness but was able to successfully navigate three minor-league outings on a rehab assignment over the past week, signaling that he is back to full health. Though it's expected Flores will see a decent amount of playing time with Adrian Gonzalez off the roster and Yoenis Cespedes (hip) on the DL, he isn't in the starting nine for Friday's game in Arizona. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Flores' (back) return date is "imminent" in the words of manager Mickey Callaway, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Flores was 3-for-6 in two rehab games for High-A St. Lucie heading into Thursday night, during which he started out 3-for-5 with a home run, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The infielder looks set to rejoin the Mets sometime in the next several days. He'll probably assume a starting role at least against left-handed pitching to spell lefty batter Dominic Smith. Oddly enough, however, he's batting .299/.368/.507 against righties and an inept .174/.250/.239 against southpaws in 2018, so maybe he's in store for more work against the majority handedness than his previous experience says. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Flores (back) began his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets expect Flores to return from lower-back soreness at some point during their road trip, which runs from June 12 to June 21. The infielder is hitting .248/.320/.398 on the season, good for an exactly average 100 wRC+. |
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| Jun 10 2018 | Flores (back) was sent to Florida on Sunday for rehab, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | Flores has been on the shelf since May 28 with lower-back soreness, although the Mets are confident they won't be without the 26-year-old third baseman for too much longer. They expect Flores to be activated from the disabled list sometime during their upcoming road trip, between June 12 and June 21. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Flores (back) is nearing a return from the 10-day disabled list, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | Flores landed on the disabled list May 28 with lower-back soreness and has resumed all baseball activities. It remains unclear whether the 26-year-old will require a short minor-league rehab stint, but it wouldn't be surprising for him to return at some point within the next week. |
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| May 28 2018 | Flores was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with lower-back soreness, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports. | This comes at an inopportune time, as Flores had been playing regularly and was hitting .290/.352/.435 with one home run in 62 May at-bats. He will be eligible to return on June 8 against the Yankees. Luis Guillorme, who is starting at third base against the Braves, figures to pick up some extra at-bats while Flores is out. |
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| May 27 2018 | Flores will travel back to New York for further tests after he exited Sunday's matchup against Milwaukee with back soreness, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | We won't know the extent of Flores' injury until the results of his tests come back. If he needs a significant amount of time to recover, look for Jose Reyes, Luis Guillorme or Jose Bautista to get a shot at third base. |
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| May 27 2018 | Flores left Sunday's game against the Brewers early with lower back soreness, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | Flores was 0-for-2 at the plate before being lifted from the game prior to the bottom of the fourth inning. Consider him a day-to-day case moving forward. He was replaced by Luis Guillorme at third base. |
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| May 25 2018 | Flores got the start against right-hander Zach Davies on Thursday, hitting third and going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI, and Mets manager Mickey Callaway said after the game that Flores would take over starting duties at third base until Todd Frazier (hamstring) returns, Mike Puma of The New York Post reports. "I want Flo in there every day for the offensive component," Callaway said after Thursday's game. "We obviously need to score some runs right now." | The 26-year-old hasn't exactly been raking this season, posting a .238/.319/.406 slash line through 116 plate appearances with three homers and 12 RBI, but that's still better than what Jose Reyes (.403 OPS) and Luis Guillorme (.500 OPS) have managed to produce. For his career, Flores has a .695 OPS against RHP compared to an .803 mark against LHP, but with regular at-bats and a prominent spot in the batting order, he could provide some short-term value even in shallower fantasy leagues until Frazier is healthy again. |
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| May 23 2018 | Flores is not starting Wednesday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | The infielder is hitting just .237 on the year, though his 11:11 BB:K is an encouraging sign and he has six hits in his last 18 at-bats. Luis Guillorme starts at third base Wednesday. |
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| May 21 2018 | Flores is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins. | Flores has served as the Mets' primary third baseman with Todd Frazier (hamstring) on the shelf, but he'll head to the bench for Monday's series opener after starting eight straight games. In his stead, Luis Guillorme will start at third base and hit seventh. |
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| May 13 2018 | Flores will start at third base and bat fifth Sunday against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | Flores will be included in the lineup for a third consecutive game and should remain the Mets' primary option at the hot corner until Todd Frazier (hamstring) is ready to return from the 10-day disabled list. Recent reports have suggested that Frazier will likely be activated by next weekend, so assuming that timetable still holds, Flores should be viewed as more of a short-term pickup that one that can stabilize a corner-infield spot for fantasy owners over the long haul. Flores is hitting .286/.348/.524 with a home run, two RBI and two runs through nine appearances in May. |
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| Apr 16 2018 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. | His walkoff shot in the bottom of the ninth inning of Matt Albers was Flores' second homer of the season. The 26-year-old has had a slow start to the season, going 5-for-25 (.200), but both his home runs have come in his last three starts, and with Adrian Gonzalez not doing much better at the plate, Flores could work his way into more playing time if he heats up. |
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| Apr 10 2018 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a home run, double, run scored and two RBI Tuesday against the Marlins. | Flores got the start and batted third with left-hander Caleb Smith on the mound for the Marlins, but his damage came on a home run against right-hander Kyle Barraclough. He is known for crushing left-handed pitching, but has posted just a .385 slugging percentage against right-handed pitching over his past three seasons. He's gotten inconsistent playing time as a result, with the start of this season being no different. Given that he entered the game 1-for-7 against right-handed pitching, it doesn't appear he is in for a breakout season, but if he starts to hit for power against right-handers, he may be worth paying attention to. |
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| Mar 28 2018 | Flores will not be in Thursday's Opening Day lineup against St. Louis, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | In an expected move with right-hander Carlos Martinez on the mound for the Cardinals, manager Mickey Callaway elected to start Adrian Gonzalez at first base. Earlier this week, Callaway confirmed that Flores will see time against righties, but Gonzalez will likely start a majority of those contests. |
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| Mar 22 2018 | Flores, who is set to platoon with Adrian Gonzalez at first base, could see playing time against right-handed pitchers as well, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. "Wilmer deserves to play, and not just against lefties," manager Mickey Callaway said Thursday. | Gonzalez's continued struggles throughout spring could leave Flores taking the big side of the Mets' first base platoon. Flores has raked this spring with a .333/.392/.600 slash line in 45 at-bats while Gonzalez has been mired in a 9-for-47 slump. The 26-year-old Flores has always been billed as a player who dominates left-handed pitching, but he showed marked improvement last season against righties with a .262/.459/.765 slash line to go with 11 of his 18 home runs. He's already locked in to face lefties, but now it seems Flores will see playing time against righties as well. |
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| Mar 21 2018 | Flores will begin the season in a platoon with Adrian Gonzalez at first base, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports. | He could see action all over the diamond as the season progresses, but this role will at least give Flores semi-regular playing time even if the rest of the roster stays healthy. The 26-year-old has a career .838 OPS against LHP, giving him fantasy value not only in NL-only formats but also as a streaming or DFS option when he does get a start. |
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| Mar 18 2018 | Flores got the start in left field for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, going 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run. | The 26-year-old has never played a regular-season game in the outfield, but Flores is attempting to add a little more versatility to his resume as he prepares for a utility role in 2018. Wherever and whenever he plays, he should be a weapon against left-handed pitching -- for his career, Flores has a .274/.318/.520 slash line against lefties, but only a .255/.291/.392 line against righties. |
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| Mar 10 2018 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. | The 26-year-old appears set for a utility role once again in 2018 after the Mets brought in Todd Frazier to man third base, but Flores has slugged at least 16 homers in each of the last three seasons, proving he can still deliver some fantasy value in that role. There are also paths to regular playing time for him as well, particularly if Adrian Gonzalez needs a platoon partner at first base, and if an injury opens up a starting spot Flores would immediately become a priority FAAB target in shallower mixed leagues. |
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| Feb 13 2018 | Flores is expected to see some time in the outfield this spring, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | The utility man has never played in the outfield, so this certainly would be quite the addition to his already diverse positional toolset. Flores produced a .795 OPS in 336 at-bats for the Mets last season, so it seems like the Mets are doing whatever they can to ensure he can play on a regular basis. At this point, the 26-year-old seems to be the top second base option on the roster, but things could change as the season progresses depending on how quickly Gavin Cecchini can become a mainstay in the majors. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | Flores agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Mets on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | He receives a raise over the $2.2 million he made last year in his first year of arbitration. Flores figures to play almost every day this season, likely seeing time at second base, third base and first base. He hit .271 with 18 home runs in 362 plate appearances last season, and could be poised for a breakout campaign. |
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| Sep 7 2017 | Flores will not play the rest of the season due to a broken nose, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Flores suffered a broken nose after fouling a ball off his face over the weekend, and while there was hope that he would be able to play before the season ends, Thursday's visit with a specialist confirmed otherwise. The 26-year-old utility infielder will end his season with 18 homers and a respectable .271/.307/.488 line in 110 games for the Mets. Jose Reyes, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Matt Reynolds are all expected to help fill in for Flores around the infield down the stretch. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Flores (nose) is still experiencing swelling and will be re-examined Thursday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | Flores was examined Tuesday, three days after he suffered a broken nose as a result of a foul ball to the face, and the Mets will continue to gauge his progress. There was some talk that Flores could return at some point this week; even if he can't return to action before the end of the homestand, Flores seems to stand a strong chance to play again before the season concludes. |
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| Sep 3 2017 | Flores (broken nose), who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, could return to action as early as this week, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Flores is already in line to see a specialist on Tuesday, but has already seen improvements in his breathing, and the prognosis doesn't seem nearly as bleak as it was following the injury. A foul ball off his face resulted in a broken nose, but it's currently looking like a best-case scenario in terms of a projected absence. Look for the team to release further information following Tuesday's consultation. |
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| Sep 2 2017 | Flores suffered a broken nose during Saturday's game, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Flores fouled a ball off his face, and apparently the injury was as bad as it looked. He figures to miss at least a couple weeks, if not the rest of the season. Asdrubal Cabrera, Jose Reyes and Matt Reynolds will all be in the mix for starts at third in Flores' absence. |
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| Sep 2 2017 | Flores left Saturday's game after fouling a pitch off his face, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was bleeding from his nose. The Mets figure to send Flores for X-rays right away to determine the full extent of the injury. |
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| Sep 2 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Saturday's loss to Houston. | This was Flores' 11th homer of the second half, and he's now up to 18 for the campaign to go along with 52 RBI, 42 runs and a .269/.305/.487 slash line. Those numbers don't jump off the page, but he's also only received 361 plate appearances this season. Flores should continue to see consistent at-bats moving forward, and with eligibility at multiple infield positions in most settings, he projects to remain a serviceable asset in deeper leagues. |
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| Aug 20 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's win over Miami. | Flores is now up to eight homers, 15 RBI, 12 runs and a .292/.350/.667 slash line through his past 24 games. He's locked into full-time at-bats moving forward and also offers lineup flexibility because of his eligibility at multiple positions. Flores has the potential to be a game changer down the fantasy stretch drive. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Flores (ribs) is back in the lineup Friday against the Marlins. | Flores was able to avoid landing on the disabled list following a left rib injury that has forced him out of the lineup for the past two games. He will take over at first and bat in the cleanup spot for the series opener, but don't be surprised if he receives a couple days off here and there while fully recovering from the rib soreness. Since the All-Star break, Flores is hitting .292/.342/.625 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. |
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| Aug 17 2017 | Flores (ribs) will remain on the active roster and avoid the disabled list at the present time, Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News reports. | After testing out the left rib injury and discussing his condition with manager Terry Collins prior to Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, it was determined that Flores would stay on the active roster but likely need a couple days off to recover. It seems as though the Mets finally received some good news concerning an injury, but it's still worth keeping an eye on Flores, because if his condition doesn't improve over the next few days he could wind up landing on the DL. In his place, Matt Reynolds was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start at third for Thursday's contest. |
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| Aug 17 2017 | Flores (ribs) is not in Thursday's lineup for the series finale against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | It appears as though Flores will test his left side prior to Thursday's game, and could wind up on the disabled list if he doesn't feel up to par. In his place, the club recalled Matt Reynolds and Gavin Cecchini from Triple-A Las Vegas to provide depth in the infield. There will likely be another update on the 26-year-old's condition before the start of Thursday's affair. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Flores went to a hospital to have his sore ribcage further evaluated, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | It appears Flores, who was scratched from Wednesday's game after he was unable to take swings during pregame, may be dealing with something pretty serious. Manager Terry Collins said the Mets might need a pair of infielders for Thursday, according to Marc Carig of Newsday, so it sounds like he may ultimately require a stint on the disabled list to get over the ailment. More should be known after the results from his hospital visit are disclosed. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Flores was removed from the lineup card prior to Wednesday's game due to a sore left rib, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Flores was scratched a few hours before the first pitch of Wednesday's contest against the Yankees, and should be considered day-to-day with a left rib injury. In his place, Travis d'Arnaud will make his first major-league start at the hot corner while Rene Rivera is set to handle the catching duties. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Flores was scratched from Wednesday's game due to a possible side injury, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | Flores appears to be dealing with a lat or oblique issue, either way, the 26-year-old will be out of the lineup for the third contest of a four-game set against the Yankees. It's unclear as to when Flores would've suffered an injury -- he's started the past three games -- |
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| Aug 13 2017 | Flores will start at third base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Phillies, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Flores' path to an everyday role looked somewhat muddled after Dominic Smith was promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas to regularly play first base for the Mets, but the trade of Neil Walker to the Brewers on Saturday looks like it may open up regular at-bats for the versatile infielder. He'll shift over to the hot corner Sunday while Asdrubal Cabrera, who had previously been manning that position, moves over to Walker's normal spot at the keystone. Flores is also an option to see starts at second base, but his hot hitting since the All-Star break should lock him into consistent duties somewhere around the infield for the remainder of the season. |
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| Aug 11 2017 | Flores went 3-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run in Thursday's win over the Phillies. | The homer was his 14th of the season and third in five games, but despite his current hot streak Flores could be spending a lot of time on the bench beginning Friday after top first-base prospect Dominic Smith was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas. Flores' best hope for a starting spot over the remainder of the season might come at third base if Asdrubal Cabrera gets dealt to a contender. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to Texas. | It was the 13th homer of the year for Flores and his seventh against left-handed pitchers. It's worth noting that he entered Wednesday's game with an impressive .400 wOBA against southpaws dating back to last season and only built on that mark with the long fly. Flores is receiving consistent at-bats and sports a solid .281/.314/.492 slash line. His positional eligibility is also a nice fantasy bonus. |
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| Aug 8 2017 | Flores is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers. | This is notable because Neil Walker is getting his first career start at first base with Jose Reyes starting at second base, so Flores could see his playing time diminish over the rest of the season, especially once top prospect Dominic Smith gets promoted from Triple-A. Flores is hitting .232 with five home runs over his last 69 at-bats. |
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| Aug 5 2017 | Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Saturday against the Dodgers. | Flores launched his 12th homer of the campaign off Rich Hill to extend a first-inning lead that would eventually evaporate in a losing effort. He's currently posting career-best numbers in batting average and slugging percentage as he builds upon the mild breakout he had in 2016. |
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| Aug 4 2017 | Flores is not in Friday's lineup for the series opener against the Dodgers. | Flores takes a seat on the bench for the third straight game as Jay Bruce gets another start at first. Manager Terry Collins may choose to roll out a typical lineup with Bruce at first and Curtis Granderson in right, making it difficult for Flores to see time in the field. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Flores is out of the lineup Thursday against Colorado. | Flores will stay on the bench for a second straight game after starting the previous six. This is most likely due to the production of Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson, both of whom hit home runs during Wednesday's victory. Flores will likely return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 2 2017 | Flores is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies. | Although Flores is expected to nab most of the reps at first base moving forward, he was due for a night off after six straight starts. Jay Bruce will move in to replace him at first while Curtis Granderson fills the void in right field. |
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| Jul 30 2017 | Flores will start at first base and bat fifth Sunday against the Mariners. | Following the recent trade of Lucas Duda to the Rays along with T.J. Rivera (elbow) hitting the disabled list with a potential season-ending injury, Flores looks like a safe bet to enjoy regular starts at first base for the foreseeable future. He's already taken advantage of the uptick in at-bats by going 8-for-26 with three home runs over the Mets' last eight games, so it may be worthwhile to keep him active in deeper mixed leagues and NL-only formats while he continues to sizzle. |
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| Jul 24 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with his 10th home run Monday in San Diego. | Flores came into this one with a .522 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching, so it's not surprising that he found success against starter Clayton Richard. His ability to move all around the infield defensively has been crucial for a New York team that was hit hard by the injury bug, and it certainly helps that the 25-year-old can handle himself at the plate to boot. Flores has now hit double-digit home runs in three consecutive campaigns after launching 16 in each of the past two seasons. |
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| Jul 22 2017 | Flores went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Saturday's win over Oakland. | With the Mets healthy, Flores has reverted back to a part-time role. It's a huge fantasy blow. It's unfortunate because he's been solid when in the lineup and sports a serviceable .284/.312/.473 slash line. Without more consistent playing time, Flores' upside is capped, and he's best left to deep settings. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | Flores is not in Friday's lineup against the Rockies. | Flores will open the second half of the season on the bench, as the Mets trot out their lineup with T.J. Rivera manning the hot corner and Lucas Duda drawing the start at first. Although Flores is not an everyday starter, the 25-year-old has posted a slash line of .278/.308/.445 with seven home runs and 25 RBI this year, and should earn solid playing time moving forward. |
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| Jul 9 2017 | Flores (leg) is in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, batting fifth and playing second base. | Flores was sidelined the past few days due to leg cramps, but it seems like the issue has subsided enough to allow him to crack the starting lineup one last time before the All-Star break. He'll spell Asdrubal Cabrera at second base for the day, although Flores seems to be locked into a reserve utility role even now that he's healthy. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | Flores (leg) is out of the lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Flores has been dealing with leg cramps in the past few days, and he take a seat for the third straight game as he recovers. T.J. Rivera continues to start at third, while Flores will likely remain out of the lineup until after the All-Star break before settling back into his reserve role for the Mets. |
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| Jul 7 2017 | Manager Terry Collins said that Flores is currently dealing with leg cramps, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | This doesn't seem like an issue that would keep him out for an extended period of time, although it is possible that he sits out most of the weekend given that he'll effectively get a week off with the All-Star break coming up. Flores will likely continue to act as a reserve bench player even when he is healthy, however. |
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| Jul 2 2017 | Flores is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. | Flores -- who is currently hitting .285 with a .313 OBP -- will be stationed on the bench for the third time in the past four games. The hot-hitting T.J. Rivera will take his place at third base, batting sixth. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | Flores is not in the lineup Thursday against the Marlins. | Flores will head to the bench for a breather after starting each of the previous seven contests. Matt Reynolds is starting in his place at the hot corner. |
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| Jun 25 2017 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and two RBI during Saturday's win over San Francisco. | It was Flores' fourth homer of the month, and he now sports a respectable .280/.295/.524 slash line with 10 RBI and 12 runs through 21 June games. He's playing consistently and offers nice power upside for a hitter eligible as a middle infielder. Flores is also in line for a career-best season and checks out as a serviceable fantasy asset. |
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| Jun 24 2017 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Giants. | With Asdrubal Cabrera now playing second base and Jose Reyes at shortstop, Flores doesn't have a whole lot of competition for playing time at third, but he may be getting exposed in a full-time role. The 25-year-old snapped out of a 4-for-41 (.098) slump with the three-hit effort, but he'll need to keep raking to avoid a trip to the bench once Amed Rosario gets his inevitable promotion. |
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| Jun 20 2017 | Flores is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers. | Flores is just 1-for-15 (.067) over his last four starts, so he'll head to the bench to clear his head. T.J. Rivera will slide over to third base for the game, opening up a spot for Gavin Cecchini to start at the keystone. |
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| Jun 15 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the eighth inning of Thursday's loss to Washington. | The 25-year-old infielder has hit his way into a prominent role and sports a sterling .311/.333/.497 slash line. He's also collected an impressive four homers, 16 RBI and 17 runs through his past 35 games. Flores projects to continue seeing regular at-bats, and his fantasy arrow is pointing up. Additionally, his eligibility at multiple positions is a nice asset. |
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| Jun 12 2017 | Flores is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | With righty-throwing John Lackey taking the mound for Chicago's north side team, Flores will head to the bench in favor of Jose Reyes. The 25-year-old is slashing a healthy .326/.349/.507 with five homers in 138 at-bats this season. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Flores went 6-for-9 with two doubles, a triple, an RBI and three runs during Saturday's two wins over Atlanta in their doubleheader. | The 25-year-old infielder owns a .333/.359/.519 slash line with five home runs, 17 RBI and 19 runs through 145 plate appearances this season, and the bulk of those numbers have come over the past month. Flores has hit his way into a full-time gig, and his fantasy value is trending up. Being eligible at multiple positions is also a nice bonus. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pirates. | Flores added an insurance run in the fourth inning when he blasted a Tyler Glasnow curveball over the left field wall, his fifth home run of the season. Since being activated from the disabled list on May 3rd, Flores is 28-for-76 (.368) with 13 RBI. He's now started five of the last six games, so look to ride his current hot streak. |
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| Jun 1 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Milwaukee. | Now sporting a .308/.333/.471 slash line, Flores is making the most of his opportunities this season. His lack of a full-time gig caps his fantasy value, but he's still a serviceable option in deeper settings. Additionally, Flores' 1.037 OPS, .326 ISO and .434 wOBA against lefties dating back to 2015 make him a strong option in daily contests when the Mets face a southpaw. |
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| May 29 2017 | Flores went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Brewers. | Flores has done nothing but hit in part-time duty for the Mets in 2017. He's hitting .313 on the year in 100 plate appearances and sports a nice .393 average in May. His lofty .333 BABIP screams regression, but Flores can play mostly anywhere for New York and should remain a nice utility player to own in deeper leagues. |
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| May 25 2017 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run against the Padres on Wednesday. | He's gone exactly 2-for-4 in three consecutive games and is 12-for-26 (.462) with a homer and three doubles over the last eight contests. That stretch has lifted his average to .307, fully 40 points north of last season's .267 mark, but there's reason to think that might not be sustainable. Flores' BABIP is up, but his line-drive rate is down and he's hitting the ball in the air a lot -- not a promising combination. Still, he has the stick to provide fantasy value in deeper formats. |
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| May 21 2017 | Flores will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | T.J. Rivera has been serving as the Mets' primary third baseman for the last month, but with Rivera in the midst of a slump at the dish over the last handful of games, Flores has started to cut into his at-bats. Flores is starting for the fourth time in five games Sunday and could eventually carve out a full-time role if he's able to stay hot at the dish over the next few contests. |
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| May 18 2017 | Flores went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks. | He got the start at second base and hit third with Neil Walker getting a rest. Flores is now slashing .389/.405/.556 over the last two weeks, and should continue seeing action all over in fielder as a super-utility option for the Mets. |
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| May 16 2017 | Flores hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the ninth inning of Monday's loss to Arizona. | Flores recently missed time with a knee infection and hasn't been receiving regular at-bats when healthy, so his fantasy value is limited. Over 65 plate appearances this season, he's posted an underwhelming .254/.277/.429 slash line. It's worth noting that Flores has had an excellent track record against southpaws dating back to last season, though. He sports a 1.102 OPS and .458 wOBA against lefties over 125 plate appearances during that span and is a strong low-priced option for daily contests when the Mets face a left-handed starter. |
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| May 11 2017 | Flores went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Giants. | He now has seven hits in his last three games, adding nearly 80 points to his batting average in the process. It's hard to see where the 25-year-old fits into the starting lineup once Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb) is healthy, but Mets manage Terry Collins may try to find a way to get Flores consistent at-bats while he's hot. |
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| May 10 2017 | Flores went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's win over the Giants. | He's made five straight starts at third base while Jose Reyes covers for Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb) at shortstop, going 6-for-18, but with Cabrera expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, Flores should slip back into a bench role. |
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| May 3 2017 | Flores (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores had been unavailable for the Mets over the last two weeks due to the knee issue, which he acknowledged was a staph infection, according to Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record. The 25-year-old was fortunate to avoid surgery to address the infection, and after checking out fine during a three-game rehab stint in the minors, it looks like he'll be available off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Braves. Flores could enter the starting nine for the series finale Thursday. |
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| May 3 2017 | Flores (knee) will join the Mets in Atlanta for Wednesday's game against the Braes, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | The report doesn't specify whether Flores will be activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Wednesday's game, but that sounds like a good bet after the infielder wrapped up a successful three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Las Vegas, batting 5-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and five runs. The Mets have a void at first base with Lucas Duda (elbow) still on the DL, so Flores could push T.J. Rivera for at-bats at the position once he's formally activated. |
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| May 2 2017 | Flores (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. | It seems as if the infection in Flores' knee has subsided for the most part, although Tuesday's game action should give a better indication of how healthy he really is. If all goes well in Las Vegas, the utility man could return to big-league action sometime in the next week. |
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| Apr 28 2017 | Flores (knee) is close being ready to begin a rehab assignment, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports. | Flores first went down on April 21 when had to spend a night in the hospital due to an infection in his knee, resulting in a trip to the 10-day DL. If he can get back on the field rehabbing soon, the Mets will be hoping to have him back by the early-May. |
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| Apr 26 2017 | Flores (knee) has been released from the hospital and will remain at the Mets' spring training facility in Florida to continue his recovery, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | While it seems doctors were able to successfully treat the infection in Flores' knee, it's not clear when he'll be cleared to resume baseball activity. The Mets have recalled T.J. Rivera and Matt Reynolds to add some infield depth in the interim while Flores and Lucas Duda (elbow) remain on the disabled list. |
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| Apr 26 2017 | Flores (knee) is steadily improving while rehabbing at the Mets' spring training facility in Florida, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | There's still no definitive timetable for when Flores can return to regular action, but it seems he won't miss more than another week. The veteran infielder has been receiving treatment for an infection in his knee, a major blow to a Mets lineup ravaged by injuries. Look for Flores to retain his everyday role when he gets back to full strength. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Flores (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, Daniel Popper of The New York Daily News reports. | T.J. Rivera was summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Flores is receiving treatment for an infection in his knee, and as yet there's no indication he'll need to miss any more than the minimum amount of time. |
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| Apr 21 2017 | Flores (knee) is expected to be placed on the 10-day DL, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports. | The Mets have yet to formally announce the move, but it sounds like Flores will need more than week to recover from an infection in his knee joint. With Lucas Duda (elbow) also injured, it appears the team will lean on Jay Bruce at first base in the short term and a combination of Jose Reyes and T.J. Rivera at third base. |
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| Apr 21 2017 | Flores (knee) will be out at least two games after spending Wednesday night in the hospital due to an infection in his knee, The New York Daily News reports. "The infection is in the joint," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "These types of infections, that's where they go. I've unfortunately been around them, and they can be very bad unless they're taken care of immediately. So he's unavailable tonight [Thursday]. He may be unavailable tomorrow [Friday]. Depending on what it is and if they get it cleaned, he could be another day. But he won't be around for today and tomorrow." | Flores had been feeling discomfort in the knee for a couple of days before having it checked out. The timing is bad for the Mets, as Lucas Duda is also sidelined after hyper-extending his left elbow. Jay Bruce will fill in at first base while both Duda and Flores are out, but it appears at least the latter has avoided a more serious, and lengthy, absence. |
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| Apr 20 2017 | Flores is dealing with an infection and is unavailable to play Thursday against the Phillies, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Lucas Duda is dealing with a hyperextended wrist, so had Flores been healthy he would have likely filled in at first base. However, he's unavailable due to an unspecified infection. Consider him day-to-day for now, although there's yet to be word as to when the utility man will be available. |
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| Apr 14 2017 | Flores got the start at first base and went 2-for-7 with a solo home run, his second blast of the season, and a second run scored in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Marlins. | He shifted over to third base once Wei-Yin Chen was off the mound for Miami and Lucas Duda entered the game, but manager Terry Collins' decision to bench Jose Reyes might have prolonged the 16-inning marathon as Flores went 0-for-5 once Chen was out of the game, including grounding into an inning-ending double play in the ninth. Flores' primary value to the Mets remains as a lefty-killer, but if Reyes' early-season struggles continue he could see more action against right-handed pitching, giving him more run and RBI opportunities at the expense of his batting average. |
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| Apr 6 2017 | Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Braves. | Starting in place of Lucas Duda at first base, Flores picked an excellent time to get his first hit of the young season. The utility man parked a 2-2 offering from Jaime Garcia in the left-field seats to open up a lead the Mets wouldn't relinquish. Flores isn't expected to be an everyday player, but this performance along with his versatility should give him a decent amount of usage throughout the season. |
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| Mar 18 2017 | Flores got the start at third base in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, going 2-for-2 with a walk, a double and six RBI, four of which came on a grand slam off Adam Wainwright. | The Mets crossed the plate 14 times in the first three innings against Wainwright and top Cards prospect Luke Weaver, and Flores took full advantage of their struggles. He's ticketed for a bench role this season, but the Mets will look to get the 25-year-old into the lineup as often as possible against left-handed pitching, and in fantasy leagues with more liberal rules for qualifying at different positions, Flores could again wind up with eligibility at all four infield spots. |
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| Feb 28 2017 | Flores got the start at first base during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run. | He could see more action at first base than anticipated early in the season, given Lucas Duda's ongoing back issues, but Flores still figures to serve mainly as a platoon option off the bench this season for the Mets. His power and multiple paths to playing time still makes him a viable roster option in deep NL-only formats, however. |
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| Feb 24 2017 | Flores, who underwent minor minor wrist surgery in October, started at first base in the Mets' Grape League opener. | Flores appears to be fully recovered after having part of the hamate bone in his right wrist surgically removed this past October. In his first slate of action, the 25-year-old infielder went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. With a strong spring training, Flores could be in line a for a utility role off the bench for the Mets this season. |
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| Feb 4 2017 | Flores (wrist) will make $2.2 million in 2017 after winning his arbitration case, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports. | Flores returns to the Mets following a relatively strong 2016 campaign in which he slashed .267/.319/.469 with 16 home runs in 358 at-bats. While he won't be an everyday player for the Mets, he figures to see plenty of playing time at second base, particularly against left-handed pitching. He hit .340 with 11 of his home runs against southpaws in 2016. |
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| Oct 7 2016 | Flores successfully underwent surgery Friday to remove part of the hamate bone in his right wrist, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Thankfully for Flores, he's expected to be ready to go far before the start of spring training, so unless his rehabilitation hits some roadblocks, he should be ready to go for 2017. The 25-year-old will likely continue his role as a super utility sub next season. |
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| Oct 5 2016 | Flores will have surgery later this week to remove the hook of the hamate bone in the base of his right hand, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | It was thought that Flores was simply dealing with a significant bone bruise, but it will end up requiring surgery. While he has been ruled out for the postseason, it sounds like Flores will have no trouble returning in time for the start of spring training. |
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| Sep 30 2016 | Flores (wrist) will not return this season, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | This comes as no surprise, as Flores has continued to suffer setbacks in his attempts to return to action. The Mets will continue to deploy the likes of T.J. Rivera and Kelly Johnson at the keystone over the final two games of the season and into the postseason. |
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| Sep 27 2016 | Flores (wrist) tried to swing a bat Monday and has been shut back down for a few days, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Clearly, Flores' wrist did not respond well to the activity as he's been shut back down with just six days remaining in the regular season. The same thing happened last week, with the wrist flaring up after Flores attempted to take swings following his second cortisone injection. It seems he would only be an option for the postseason. |
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| Sep 24 2016 | Flores (wrist) is unlikely to return during the regular season, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | He remains not close to swinging a bat after suffering a setback Wednesday. Flores first injured his right wrist in a plate collision in Atlanta two weeks ago and has been diagnosed with a bone bruise. He has since received two cortisone shots, and is unlikely to contribute to the Mets down the stretch. Look for T.J. Rivera and Kelly Johnson to continue to fill in at the keystone over the final nine days of the regular season. |
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| Sep 21 2016 | Flores (wrist) tried swinging Wednesday but his injured wrist flared up and he's unsure about what the next step will be, The Record's Matt Ehalt reports. | It sounds like Flores is out indefinitely after this setback, and far from a lock to return before the end of the regular season. T.J. Rivera should continue to handle the duties at the keystone in his absence. |
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| Sep 20 2016 | Flores (wrist) received another cortisone shot Monday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Flores first received a cortisone shot Friday, but it seems the infielder needed another one to ease the pain in his wrist. These shots typically take a few days to get the players back to game preparedness, so Flores could return to the lineup later this week if all goes as planned. |
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| Sep 18 2016 | Flores, who received a cortisone shot in his injured wrist Friday, was unable to swing a bat Sunday, marking the ninth day he has been sidelined, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports | With two weeks left in the regular season, there is a decent possibility that Flores will need make it back for game action. Cortisone shots usually take a few days to take full effect, so the hope is that Flores might return to actin sometime during the next several days. |
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| Sep 16 2016 | Flores received a cortisone shot in his injured wrist Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | Flores said he still wasn't feeling great after receiving the shot but that he still hopes to return to play shortly. He is still expected to miss at least another couple of days, with a return early next week looking most likely. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Flores (neck) will visit a doctor Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Flores has been hampered by neck stiffness since being involved in a collision at home plate last weekend, and apparently there hasn't been any noticeable improvement in recent days. The Mets will send him for an exam to get a better read on the issue, and until the results are made public, Flores' status will remain in limbo. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Flores will visit a doctor Thursday for an exam on his right wrist, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Preliminary X-rays on the wrist were negative after Flores was involved in a collision at home plate last weekend, but the soreness has persisted. In fact, Flores said he cannot even swing a bat. He also hurt his neck in the collision but Flores suggested the neck issue is no longer a significant concern. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Flores (neck) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals. | T.J. Rivera, who was the hero in Tuesday's game, will get the start at second base and hit sixth. The Mets are off Thursday, so Flores will get another day to rest before potentially returning this weekend against the Twins. |
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| Sep 13 2016 | Flores (neck) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Although there was some speculation that Flores could return to his post at the keystone Tuesday, he'll get an extra day off to rest his ailing neck. Recent callup T.J. Rivera will slot into the lineup in his place. |
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| Sep 12 2016 | Flores (neck) is not in the lineup Monday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores was pulled from Saturday's contest with neck stiffness, and as expected, the Mets will give him his second straight day off to rest. The infielder is expected to only miss a couple of days due to the ailment, so he could rejoin the lineup as soon as Tuesday. For Monday's tilt, Kelly Johnson will take his place at the keystone. |
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| Sep 11 2016 | Flores (neck) is expected to miss a couple days, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | Flores continues to recover from a stiff neck but the issue shouldn't cost him too much time. If the timetable holds true, he would be scheduled to rejoin the lineup either Tuesday or Wednesday. |
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| Sep 11 2016 | Flores is still experiencing neck stiffness, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | It appears that Flores is feeling much better than he was Saturday, but he's not quite at 100 percent. X-rays revealed no damage to his neck, so consider Flores day-to-day heading into Monday's outing against the Nationals. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Flores said x-rays on his neck came back negative, but it remains painful, Adam Rubin of the ESPN.com reports. | Flores was removed from Saturday's game against the Braves after his head-first slide into home plate ended in a collision with Atlanta catcher A.J. Pierzynski. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Flores departed Saturday night's game against Atlanta after a collision at home plate, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | Flores went headfirst into home plate, colliding with Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski, and appeared to hurt himself somewhere in the head/neck/shoulder area. Flores, who started the game at first base, left under his own power and was replaced by James Loney. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | Kelly Johnson will get the start at second base against righty John Gant as the Mets look to get the platoon advantage Saturday. Flores has been playing almost every day lately, and is slashing .296/.340/.520 with six home runs in 106 plate appearances since the start of August. |
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| Sep 7 2016 | Flores came off the bench to hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Mets cap a 6-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday. | Flores has been an everyday starter of late, and was getting a rest day Wednesday before manager Terry Collins decided to use him as a pinch hitter. The home run was Flores' 16th of the year, and brought his batting line up to .270/.323/.473 to go along with his 49 RBI. |
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| Sep 7 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com. | Flores tallied six hits over his last three games, but he will get a day off after making nine straight starts. Kelly Johnson will get the start at second base Wednesday afternoon. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | Flores is in the lineup, starting at first base Friday against Washington. | Flores is splitting time at first, against lefties while James Loney sits, and second, when Kelly Johnson sits. Neil Walker's season-ending injury means that Flores is seeing additional time at the keystone spot, along with Johnson. Flores has shown he can hit lefties and he will get additional chances to produce against righties due to all the Mets' injuries. |
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| Aug 27 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies. | Flores hit a grand slam in Friday's win, his second home run in three games and 14th of the season, but manager Terry Collins will turn back to James Loney at first base with right-hander Jeremy Hellickson due up for Philadelphia. |
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| Aug 24 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals. | James Loney will start at first base as Flores heads to the bench Wednesday evening. Flores had a great game Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, but still owns a less than stellar batting average and on-base percentage of .259 and .315 for the season. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Marie I. Guardado of NJ Advance Media reports. | Flores started the Mets' last two games at first base, but will have the night off despite his improved performance at the plate. Over the last 14 days, Flores has posted a .286/.350/.459 line with two home runs and seven RBI. James Loney will start at first base and be hitting fifth Tuesday evening. |
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| Aug 13 2016 | Flores singled three times, scored a run and was the game-winning at-bat in Saturday night's 3-2 win over the Padres, as he forced a failed fielder's choice at home plate in the 11th inning. | Not only did the 3-for-4 performance get the third baseman back on track after failing to reach base in his previous nine at-bats, but it helped end his team's four-game losing streak. |
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| Aug 5 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. | Flores homered earlier in the week, his 11th on the year, but he's done most of his damage against lefties. The 24-year-old has struggled against right-handers to the tune of a .209/.274/.331 line, and he committed an error at shortstop Wednesday (his second start there this season). It seems Flores may be deployed primarily on the short end of a third-base platoon with Kelly Johnson for the time being -- at least that's the way things are trending. |
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| Aug 4 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores will get a night off as Kelly Johnson replaces him at third, batting eighth. Flores had made nine consecutive starts coming into Thursday, going 9-for-35 (.257) with four runs and two RBI during that time. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two runs scored in a loss Monday to the Yankees. | Flores was just 3-for-19 in his last five games but busted out of his slump with the blast off CC Sabathia in the second inning. With Jose Reyes out, he should see everyday at-bats. His power has been impressive this year, as he now has 11 home runs and a career high .459 slugging percentage in 209 at-bats. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Flores went 1-for-4 with an RBI Friday versus the Rockies. | Flores thought he had hit his 11th homer of the season in the bottom of the ninth inning, but it was overturned after the replay determined it was fan interference. Regardless of the call, Flores showed that the July power surge is still in effect. The third baseman has seven homers this month. Before 2016, Flores had never hit more than five in a single month (and he only did that once). |
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| Jul 26 2016 | Flores, starting in Game 2 of the Mets' doubleheader Tuesday had three hits and will be in line for short-term playing time due to Jose Reyes' injury. | Flores had been red-hot before Reyes was called up from his minor-league stint after signing with the Mets. Reyes will be out at least a few days with a Grade 1 intercostal strain, opening the door for Flores to start at third base. Kelly Johnson could also factor in the mix at the hot corner. |
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| Jul 22 2016 | Flores will play first base and hit fourth for the Mets on Friday. | Flores has homered in each of his last two games, allowing manager Terry Collins to slot him into the cleanup spot on Friday. Flores will hit behind Jose Reyes, Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes as they take on Adam Conley and the Marlins. On the season, Flores is hitting .333/.390/.704 with six home runs and 13 RBI in 54 at-bats against left-handed pitching. Flores makes for a great play on Friday. |
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| Jul 18 2016 | Flores, making his first start since the All-Star Break, went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday against the Cubs. | Playing time has been inconsistent for Flores since the promotion of Jose Reyes, but he has been tearing the cover off the ball when in the lineup. Flores is hitting .351 with six home runs, 11 RBI and nine runs scored in the month of July. If he continues to hit he'll force his way into the lineup in short order. |
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| Jul 15 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup Friday in Philadelphia. | Jose Reyes, who has three home runs in 26 plate appearances with the Mets this year, will get the start at third base and lead off Friday. Flores and Reyes, both of whom have pretty even career splits against righties and lefties, should wrestle for playing time at the hot corner going forward, with manager Terry Collins likely favoring whoever is swinging a hotter bat. |
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| Jul 9 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals. | Flores is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game as the Mets continue to roll with Jose Reyes at third base and Asdrubal Cabrera at shortstop. When given the chance, Flores has been on fire lately with 11 hits and 10 RBI in his last 25 at-bats. |
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| Jul 7 2016 | Flores went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk Thursday against the Nationals. | Flores entered the game in the fifth inning as part of a double switch, and promptly launched his eighth homer of the year to erase a two-run deficit in a game the Mets would win. He's now blasted five bombs over his last five contests, and he's slashing .259/.318/.451 on the season. |
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| Jul 7 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores will get a maintenance day, having started the Mets' last seven games, as Jose Reyes makes a start at third base and bats leadoff. Flores was highly productive during the seven-game stretch, homering four times and collecting seven runs and RBI apiece. |
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| Jul 6 2016 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a pair of bombs in the 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday. | It was his second multi-homer game of this week, and since July 3, Flores is 9-for-17 (.529) with four homers, seven RbI and six runs. His batting average is up over 30 points (.256) due to the short hot streak. He now also has seven bombs. |
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| Jul 5 2016 | With Jose Reyes being activated and playing third base, Flores moves over to start at second base for the Mets on Tuesday. | Neil Walker will get the day off Tuesday to make room for Flores. Flores has been productive over the past 30 days, hitting .303 with four home runs and 16 RBI. Look for Flores to become a utility player for the Mets moving forward with the addition of Jose Reyes to the roster. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Flores went 6-for-6, the second Met to ever do, with a pair of home runs in the team's 14-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday. | Edgardo Alfonso was the other Met to go 6-for-6 in game, doing so on August 30, 1999. Despite Flores' big game, he is likely to lose playing time when Jose Reyes is brought back to the majors. When that occurs, Flores will become the super-utility player he was to be opening the season. |
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| Jun 29 2016 | Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | After starting five consecutive games, Flores will take the night off in favor of left-handed hitting Kelly Johnson as manager Terry Collins look to get the best possible matchups against Max Scherzer. It is likely that Flores returns to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 27 2016 | Flores went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 11-4 loss to the Nationals. | Flores' playing time could be on the decline in the near future with the team's acquisition of infielder Jose Reyes, but he provided a strong reminder of his value with this performance. Still, the 24-year-old's .248/.315/.372 line could use some work. |
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| Jun 26 2016 | Flores went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Braves. | He's put together a solid month of June since taking over as the Mets' starting third baseman, hitting .308 (20-for-65) with two homers and 10 RBI. Flores is still only 24, so he may have just been scratching the surface of his potential with his 16-HR campaign in 2015. |
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| Jun 23 2016 | Flores is not in the starting lineup Thursday as the Mets face the Braves. | Taking the day off may help Flores as he has just one hit in his last 14 at-bats. During that stretch, his batting average has dropped from .250 to .228. Kelly Johnson gets the start at third base Thursday and will bat fifth. |
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| Jun 18 2016 | Flores (wrist) is back in the lineup Saturday, hitting sixth and playing third base against the Braves. | He was out of the lineup for two straight games due to the wrist ailment and the Mets are happy to have him back, as they are without starting corner infielders David Wright and Lucas Duda, both of whom are on the DL. Flores offers modest offensive potential in the short term, and could be useful in deeper mixed leagues and NL-only leagues. |
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| Jun 17 2016 | Flores (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. | Flores suffered a wrist injury after being plunked on the hand by a pitch during Thursday's game. He left the contest in the third inning and had X-rays taken on his left hand, which came back negative. Flores could end up missing Saturday's game as well, but will be replaced by Kelly Johnson at third base for Friday's game. |
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| Jun 17 2016 | Flores (wrist) can pinch-hit during Friday's game against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | According to manager Terry Collins, he believes that Flores will be back in the lineup Saturday and could pinch hit if need be for Friday's contest. Flores was hit by a pitch during Thursday's game and is out of the lineup tonight as Kelly Johnson will man the hot corner. |
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| Jun 16 2016 | X-rays on Flores' left hand came back negative Thursday, but he still may miss one-to-two games in order to recover, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | Flores exited Thursday's game in the third inning after being hit on the hand by a pitch. X-rays revealed no fractures, but he was diagnosed with a left hand contusion. If manager Terry Collins opts to hold him out Friday, the recently recalled Ty Kelly or the veteran Kelly Johnson could be called upon to take over at third base. |
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| Jun 16 2016 | Flores left Thursday's game after being on the wrist by a pitch, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | He stayed in initially after the hit-by-pitch in the second inning, but was ultimately lifted for Kelly Johnson in the bottom of the third. The extent of the injury is uncertain, but expect the Mets to continue leaning on Johnson at the hot corner if Flores is forced to miss additional time. |
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| Jun 16 2016 | Flores left Thursday's game in the third inning with a left hand contusion, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | The Mets immediately sent Flores for X-rays after he was hit by a pitch near his wrist in the bottom of the second inning. Fortunately, the tests came back negative for any fracture, although Flores' status for Friday is uncertain. Kelly Johnson replaced Flores at third base. |
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| Jun 15 2016 | Flores went 2-for-4, including hitting his second home run of the season, and drove in four runs in an 11-2 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. | Flores had just five RBI coming into Wednesday's game, and he nearly doubled it. He's gone 15-for-40 (.375) this month, taking advantage of the additional playing time afforded to him with David Wright sidelined due to a herniated disk in his neck. Wright may opt to undergo surgery, which would keep him out for three months, giving Flores additional value. |
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| Jun 8 2016 | Flores is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | The Mets will start Ty Kelly in his place. Flores is hitting just .211 with one home run, three RBI, and nine runs scored, making him an unlikely fantasy play on most nights. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Flores went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI, walk and two runs scored in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Marlins. | The 24-year-old has found success at the plate hard to come by this season, as even Friday's multi-hit effort still leaves his average at a sub-Mendoza-Line .191. Flores may have an opportunity to finally hit his stride in the coming weeks, as he's being given an opportunity to man third base every day while David Wright recovers from a herniated disk in his neck. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Flores will get the first chance to replace David Wright (herniated disc in neck) at third base. | Flores was signed as shortstop but moved to third base as he physically matured prior to shifting to a utility role. If Flores can replicate the power he provided last season, when he blasted 16 home runs and drove in 50 runs in 137 games, it would go a long way to making up for Wright's absence and enable Flores to remain in the lineup. Ty Kelly and Matt Reynolds are also in the hot corner mix, while T.J. Rivera, who is raking at Triple-A but not on the 40-man roster, could also factor into the equation. |
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| May 29 2016 | Flores (hamstring) was activated by the Mets on Sunday, MLB.com's Joe Trezza reports. | Flores, a shortstop by trade, is expected to see time at the corner infield spots upon his activation. With David Wright (neck) facing a multi-game absence, and Lucas Duda (back) on the DL, Flores will likely be utilized where the team needs him most. He certainly isn't a stranger to those positions, as he's made two starts at first base and five starts at third this year. He may have to compete a bit with the recently-acquired James Loney for some of those reps, but consider Flores a near-lock to start whenever a left-handed pitcher is on the mound for the opposing team. He could very well hold down that role for some time, especially if Wright requires a DL stint. |
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| May 29 2016 | Flores will start at third base and bat sixth in the order Sunday against the Dodgers. | Look for Flores to see regular playing time in the immediate future at the corner infield spots, which have been decimated by injuries of late. The 24-year-old has already appeared in 19 games this season (12 starts), and owns a .535 OPS through 55 plate appearances. |
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| May 28 2016 | Flores (hamstring), who is not in the lineup Saturday, could be activated in advance of Sunday's game against the Dodgers, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores was expected to be activated in time for Saturday's game, but it appears the Mets will wait an extra day before activating him. The Mets will again turn to Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera up the middle for Saturday's matchup with Kenta Maeda and the Dodgers. |
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| May 27 2016 | Flores (hamstring) will not be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game against the Dodgers, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | The Mets were fairly confident that Flores would be ready to take over at first base Friday, but it seems that they want to give him a bit more time rehabbing in the minor leagues. It doesn't seem to be a health issue, but it could be just a way to get him a few more at-bats prior to coming up to the big leagues. The 24-year-old is hitless over the past two days with Double-A Binghamton, so he'll stay their to get a bit more comfortable at the plate. Despite the minor delay, Flores still seems to be very close to a return to the Mets lineup. |
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| May 25 2016 | The Mets believe Flores (hamstring) will be recovered and ready to start at first base immediately when he becomes eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | In this case, Flores would only take the first base position for 4-to-6 weeks while Lucas Duda rehabilitates from a stress fracture in his back. Flores would then return to a more limited reserve infield role once Duda returns. The 24-year-old Flores is slashing .180/.255/.280 in 2016 in 50 total at-bats. |
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| May 23 2016 | Flores (hamstring), who is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Binghamton, will be the team's top priority to play first base once he returns from the disabled list following Lucas Duda's placement on the DL, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Eric Campbell will also be in the mix, but the Mets are holding off on moving David Wright or Neil Walker to first base in the coming weeks, while manager Terry Collins also said that Dominic Smith is not considered a short-term option. The Mets called up Ty Kelly from Triple-A to replace Duda on the roster Monday, but Flores could be in position for near everyday at-bats once he's healthy. |
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| May 21 2016 | Flores (hamstring) will begin a rehab stint Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Flores hit the DL earlier in the month with a strained left hamstring, but he appears to be progressing at a fairly quick pace. Barring a setback during rehab, Flores figures to have a good chance to return when first eligible on Friday. |
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| May 12 2016 | Flores (hamstring) was officially placed on the disabled list Thursday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | Flores injured his hamstring in Monday's game and hasn't been able to improve much since then. The Mets will be a little thin around the infield without their utility man around, but the bullpen will be bolstered with Sean Gilmartin being called up from Triple-A to take Flores' place on the roster. |
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| May 12 2016 | Flores will be placed on the disabled list Thursday with a left hamstring injury. | Flores suffered the injury in Monday's game, though it is not believed to occur during his stolen base attempt, during which his helmet popped off and cut him on his forehead. He has backed up at all four infield positions, but due to better health than expected by David Wright, a solid start by the incumbent at each spot and a lack of left-handed opposing starting pitchers, Flores has seen minimal at-bats. |
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| May 1 2016 | Flores, who hit his first home run of the season Saturday, starts Sunday at shortstop, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Flores has now played all four infield sports but been limited to just 12 at-bats on the season. With Lucas Duda, Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera off to hot starts and David Wright relatively healthy, Flores at-bats will continue to be limited. |
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| Apr 23 2016 | Flores will start at third base Sunday in Atlanta, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | With David Wright getting the day off, Flores will fill in at the hot corner, though his bat has left much to be desired this season. Across 17 at-bats, he's tallied just one single and one run scored, while managing three strikeouts versus a pair of walks. |
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| Apr 13 2016 | Flores is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. | Flores will make his second start of the season Wednesday, and he will get the nod at first base for the first time in the big leagues, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Flores will hit fifth against Marlins starter Adam Conley. |
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| Mar 25 2016 | Flores will make his spring debut at first base Friday, and should serve as the team's backup there this season, in addition to his other duties, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | While the Mets clearly wanted to upgrade from Flores defensively at shortstop by acquiring Asdrubal Cabrera, Flores will get plenty of at-bats this season as the top backup at all of the non-catcher infield positions. Considering that Cabrera (knee) and David Wright (back) are currently banged up, Flores could get a handful of starts in the first couple weeks on the left side of the infield. |
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| Mar 11 2016 | Flores should split time with Ruben Tejada at shortstop if Asdrubal Cabrera (knee) has to start the 2016 season on the DL, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | Flores is familiar enough with splitting time with Cabrera, considering the two did it for most of the 2015 season. It's hard to say which has a leg up for the lion's share of playing time, but it's worth noting that Flores saw 96 starts at shortstop to Tejada's 65 last year. |
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| Mar 8 2016 | Flores went 3-for-3 with an RBI during Tuesday's spring game against the Braves. | He missed a game last week due to illness, but has now played five of the last six days, showing no ill effects of the ankle injury he suffered during winter ball. The 24-year-old Flores figures to play primarily against lefties to start the year, though he could occasionally fill in at third base for David Wright against right-handers. |
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| Mar 1 2016 | Flores missed Tuesday's intrasquad game with an illness, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | Flores fractured a bone in his left ankle over the offseason, but that appears to no longer be an issue. The illness is apparently a minor one, so once it's passed, the 24-year-old should be ready to make his spring debut. |
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| Feb 4 2016 | Flores worked out at full strength and said he'll be 100 percent for spring training, Marc Carig of Newsday Sports reports. | Flores removed his walking boot just over a week ago, so it's a good sign that he's progressing fairly quickly. He'll likely act as a super utility man going forward for the Mets as long as he recovers fully from the injury. |
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| Jan 27 2016 | Flores, who fractured a bone in his left ankle after getting hit by a pitch in winter ball on November 26, has shed his walking boot and is working out in the Mets' complex in Port St. Lucie, ESPN New York reports. | Flores is slated to be a super-utility player, seeing time at all four infield positions, following the acquisitions of Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera. In addition, he would likely replace David Wright at third base if Wright's bad back forces him out of action for any extended period of time. Flores could end up with 400+ plate appearances, giving him solid value in NL-only leagues and some value in mixed ones. |
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| Dec 8 2015 | Flores will not need surgery after fracturing a bone in his ankle while playing winter ball, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports. | Considering it was a non-displaced fracture, Flores is expected to be ready for spring training come 2016. The 24-year-old was in the running for the starting shortstop job, but with the Mets opting to tender a contract to the arbitration-eligible Ruben Tejada, both players now could have the opportunity to win the job outright heading into the regular season. |
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| Oct 12 2015 | Flores (illness) is in the lineup for Monday's Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. | Flores had been dealing with strep throat and back stiffness to end the regular season, but was able to enter late in Game 2. With Ruben Tejada out for the remainder of the postseason, Flores figures to take over the starting job at shortstop the rest of the way. |
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| Oct 6 2015 | Flores reported Tuesday that his back is feeling better, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Flores had been kept out of the lineup the last five games due to back stiffness and a strep throat, however it appears like he will be good to go for the NLDS. That being said, Flores will likely be counted on off the bench with Ruben Tejada slated to get most of the starts at shortstop. |
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| Oct 4 2015 | Flores (illness) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. | Flores has been dealing with strep throat, and that will cause him to miss the regular season finale. Ruben Tejada will cover shortstop and bat eighth in his place. |
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| Oct 3 2015 | Flores has a case of strep throat and is not in the lineup Saturday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | The Mets will deploy Ruben Tejada and Dilson Herrera up the middle, and Flores, who is also dealing with a back issue, should be considered questionable for the regular season finale Sunday. |
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| Oct 1 2015 | Flores (back) could be unavailable for Friday's game against the Nationals, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores hasn't been able to finish a game since Monday --- he had been dealing with an illness since Wednesday --- and it now appears as if a tweak in his back could keep him out of the lineup again Friday. Ruben Tejada has been getting the starts in place of the injured 24-year-old and he could be in line for another one against Nats' lefty Gio Gonzalez when the two teams face off Friday. |
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| Oct 1 2015 | Flores (back) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies. | Flores had been dealing with an illness of late, but according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the young second baseman tweaked his back in Wednesday evening's contest. As a result, he'll get the day off in favor of Ruben Tejada at shortstop. Consider Flores day-to-day for the remainder of the regular season. |
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| Sep 30 2015 | Flores was lifted early from Wednesday's matchup against the Phillies. | Per Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Flores has been battling an illness of late, making this the most likely reason for his early exit. If this turns out to be the case, don't expect the shortstop's absence to extend into the playoffs. In the meantime, Ruben Tejada is the likely candidate to pick up any reps he leaves behind. |
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| Sep 27 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports. | Mets manager Terry Collins will rest nearly all of his regulars after the team clinched a playoff berth Saturday. Kelly Johnson will pick up the start at shortstop. |
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| Sep 25 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | Flores has now sat four of the last eight games, including three in a row now, so he appears to have lost his grip on everyday playing time. Ruben Tejada will get another start at shortstop in his place and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 24 2015 | Flores is not in Thursday's lineup. | He has started just four of the last seven games, as the Mets have been finding ways to get Ruben Tejada's glove in the field. Flores is hitting .284 with six home runs in 176 at-bats in the second half. |
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| Sep 20 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees. | Flores continues to share starts with Ruben Tejada at shortstop, and it's his turn to start again Sunday. Tejada will lead off for the Mets in place of Flores. |
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| Sep 15 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. | Flores and Ruben Tejada have alternated the starts at shortstop of late, so Tejada will get the nod Tuesday after Flores started at shortstop the previous day. Expect the timeshare to continue in some fashion moving forward. |
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| Sep 13 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves. | Flores and Reuben Tejada have alternated a fair amount at the shortstop position, so it's not unusual for Flores to get a day off. Tejada will man shortstop while batting seventh. |
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| Sep 11 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves. | After starting in six straight contests, Flores will get a day off against the right-handed Matt Wisler. Ruben Tejada will get the start at shortstop in his stead, batting eighth. |
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| Sep 5 2015 | Flores (personal) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Flores left the team to be with his ailing grandfather, but has now rejoined the Mets and the lineup. He'll bat sixth in his return, pushing Ruben Tejada to the bench. |
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| Sep 4 2015 | Flores (personal) is not in the lineup Friday, Mike Puma of the NY Post reports. | Flores left the team Wednesday to deal with a personal matter, and though he was expected back after Thursday's off day, he is not in the lineup Friday. Ruben Tejada will get the start at shortstop and bat eighth in his place. |
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| Sep 2 2015 | Flores (personal) is not with the team Wednesday and he is expected to be back Friday, the Wall Street Journal's Jared Diamond reports. | His grandfather apparently had a heart attack, so he understandably will be away for a couple days. Kelly Johnson and Ruben Tejada should hold down the middle infield spots while Flores is away. |
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| Aug 27 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. | After another multi-hit game Tuesday, his fifth in seven games, Flores is now batting .324/.359/.541 for the month of August. His playing time and spot near the middle of the batting order appear as secure as ever, but look for manager Terry Collins to keep Ruben Tejada involved with occasional starts. |
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| Aug 25 2015 | Flores hit two of the Mets' franchise record eight home runs in the team 16-7 comeback win over the Phillies. | Flores has been red-hot lately, upping his average to .265 and he now has 14 home runs and 54 runs driven in on the season. He is seeing most of his time at second but will also shift to short when Daniel Murphy is not at first while Lucas Duda is sidelined. The hot steak has also upped his on-base and slugging percentage, though the former is still below .300 on the season. |
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| Aug 22 2015 | Flores extended his modest hitting streak to four games, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one driven in Saturday against the Rockies. | Daniel Murphy say against a lefty with Flores sliding in at second. With Lucas Duda (back) on the disabled list, Murphy could see time at first base, which would open second for Flores. His overall numbers are similar to last year but he has gotten hot lately and should get a chance to build on his numbers by seeing consistent playing time. |
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| Aug 19 2015 | Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an RBI single in Wednesday's loss to Baltimore. | You can't fault Flores in the defeat, as he gave the Mets a 2-0 lead with his fourth-inning single and a 4-3 lead with his seventh-inning homer. Nonetheless, he simply hasn't been able to get hot, as his average, OBP and slugging percentage all continue to linger right around last season's uninspiring marks. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Lucas Duda's back injury has opened up more playing time in the infield for Flores with other players shuffling around to cover for the absence, but it doesn't sound like the 23-year-old will enjoy much more than a timeshare at any spot for the rest of the season. Though he's capable of providing the Mets with some pop, as evidenced by his 18 doubles and 11 homers on the campaign, Flores' shaky defense tends to make Ruben Tejada and Juan Uribe more trusted options at shortstop and third base, respectively. |
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| Aug 5 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Wednesday against Miami. | The Mets will go with Ruben Tejada at shortstop and Daniel Murphy at second base Wednesday, allowing Flores his third day off in the last seven games. He figures to continue to see spot starts at both positions down the stretch, but his playing time likely won't be consistent, especially with David Wright (back) expected back in the coming weeks. |
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| Aug 2 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals. | After learning he was not going to be traded to the Brewers this past Wednesday when the Mets' deal for Carlos Gomez fell through, Flores started two of the next three games at second base, supplying the walk-off homer in Friday's series opener. Flores' may remain a little inconsistent in the coming weeks with Kelly Johnson, Juan Uribe, and soon, David Wright, joining the infield ranks, so it could be difficult for him to establish any sort of rhythm at the plate. |
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| Jul 31 2015 | Flores was 2-for-5 with two RBI and a 12th inning walk-off home run in the Mets' win over Washington on Friday night. | Just a day after becoming the talk of the baseball world when he became emotional on the field after being mistakenly told he had been traded, he singled in the Mets' first run, and then homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to propel the Mets to a 2-1 victory. While his defense has been somewhat concerning, Flores does have a productive bat, and now as 11 home runs and 42 RBI to go with a respectable .251 average. |
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| Jul 29 2015 | Flores will not be traded to the Brewers, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said a trade "will not transpire." After the players were agreed upon, it seems possible the Brewers staff did not like the medical records for pitcher Zach Wheeler. Flores was emotional on the field, thinking it was his final game with the Mets, but for now, he will be on the roster for the Mets' day game on Thursday. |
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| Jul 29 2015 | The Mets have agreed to trade Flores and Zack Wheeler to the Brewers for Carlos Gomez, Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports. | Flores was recently squeezed out of an everyday role but made for a valuable trade chip, as he helped the Mets land the impact bat they've been looking for. The 23-year-old Flores has hit 10 homers so far this season, but he's managed just a .662 OPS and his defense at short left a lot to be desired. Look for the Brewers to install him as the regular option at third for now, relegating Hernan Perez to a bench role. |
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| Jul 29 2015 | Flores is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. | Flores gets the start at shortstop giving Ruben Tejada a day off with Kelly Johnson sliding in at second. With Johnson and Juan Uribe now in town, three of Johnson, Uribe, Flores, Tejada and Daniel Murphy will start at second, short and third daily while two will sit unless Johnson starts at first base or in the outfield. |
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| Jul 26 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. | Flores will sit for a second straight game as manager Terry Collins sticks with Kelly Johnson and Ruben Tejada as his midfielders one day after they went a combined 5-for-12 at the dish with four runs scored in the Mets' 15-2 victory. It still seems likely that Flores will be in the lineup as the Mets' regular shortstop most nights, so don't read too much into the back-to-back absences. |
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| Jul 25 2015 | Flores is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Dodgers. | With the addition of Kelly Johnson via trade Friday, Flores' playing time against right-handed pitching will likely take a significant hit over the final two-plus months of the season. Johnson will bat fourth against Dodgers rookie Zach Lee on Saturday night. |
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| Jul 4 2015 | Flores went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's win over the Dodgers. | Two of those hits came off Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw and the third came off closer Kenley Jansen. That has to have Flores feeling good following a lengthy slump; over the prior 14 games (13 starts), he'd gone just 8-for-49 (.163) with 10 strikeouts. He involved himself in both Mets rallies in this one, knocking home a run in the fourth and moving Lucas Duda to third with an infield hit in the ninth. The next hitter, Kevin Plawecki, then brought Duda home with a sacrifice fly. Flores is getting everyday run at second base now, and that situation figures to hold up for the duration of the campaign. |
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| Jun 24 2015 | The Mets are discussing moving Flores back to second base when Daniel Murphy (quad) comes off the disabled list, the NY Daily News reports. | The team isn't thinking of making the move because the Flores at shortstop experiment isn't working but because Flores played well at second base at the end of last year, This would allow Ruben Tejada to play short, his best defensive position, and Murphy to play third, which is likely his best defensive position. A final decision has yet to be made but we could see a change as early as this weekend, which is when Murphy is expected to return to the Mets. |
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| Jun 20 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Manager Terry Collins confirmed that Flores is getting a day to clear his head after a couple of rough games in the field Thursday and Friday. Ruben Tejada will get the start at shortstop Saturday, but the Mets have been patient with Flores all season and they have not suggested Flores' starting role is in jeopardy. |
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| Jun 12 2015 | Flores was 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs, and a solo home run in the Mets' win over Atlanta on Friday night. | Flores continues to provide some offense as the home run was a team-leading tenth of the season. He also has 28 RBI to go with a modest .249 average, but his erratic play in the field is a source of frustration for the Mets. He generally hits in the middle of the order, so he will continue to get chances to produce as long as the defense doesn't get so bad that it costs him playing time. |
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| Jun 7 2015 | Flores (general soreness) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Flores missed Saturday's game with what was described as "stiffness," but as expected, the issue isn't expected to have long-term consequences. A regular day of rest was all the infielder needed, as he'll return to his usual role Sunday afternoon. |
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| Jun 6 2015 | Flores is experiencing stiffness, which is why he is out of the lineup Saturday, the New York Post's Mike Puma reports. | It does not sound like a serious issue, and hopefully the day off will allow Flores to get right. He should be considered day-to-day for now. Ruben Tejada got the start at shortstop Saturday. |
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| Jun 6 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | This looks like a standard day off for Flores, who has started the team's last 26 games dating back to May 10. Ruben Tejada will move over to short Saturday as Danny Muno steps in to man second base. Flores has hit safely in seven straight games, raising his average 10 points over that span. |
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| May 26 2015 | Flores hit his seventh home run Monday and has now hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, batting .282 with three homers and nine RBI in that stretch, ESPN New York reports. | Flores' seven home runs leads all major-league shortstops. His defense is still questionable, but it has been passable lately, quelling some of the calls for him to be replaced. |
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| May 14 2015 | Flores went 1-for-4 with his fifth homer of the year Thursday, but also made a crucial error that led to two runs. | Flores has provided relatively competent offensive production from the shortstop position, but it hasn't been star-caliber production, which is what it needs to be to make up for the mess he's been creating in the field. Curiously, he grades out positively range-wise, so perhaps there's still hope that Flores can settle into an everyday shortstop, but the Mets have to be thinking about their alternatives. Nonetheless, most fantasy leagues don't count defense, and Flores has some batting-average upside to go with his pop, as he has just a .244 BABIP so far this year. |
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| May 5 2015 | Flores, who was given two games off to try and get mentally right, is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Flores and his teammates continue to say the right things related to his fielding and hitting wows but until he figure it out - especially defensively - the scrutiny will continue to rise. Right now, the Mets do not seem to have any intentions of making a change at shortstop, but further problems by Fkores might alter that view. |
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| May 3 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup for a second straight day Sunday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Manager Terry Collins is giving Flores a few days off to mentally get right, as his shortstop has been taking a beating due to his fielding struggles. Ruben Tejada is starting again at shortstop. |
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| May 2 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Flores continues to work out some defensive issues, but he's been decent at the plate, batting .240/.278/.387 with three home runs and eight RBI. He'll get a day off Saturday following a four-strikeout night Friday, with Ruben Tejada starting at shortstop in his place. |
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| May 1 2015 | Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Friday that Flores has "plenty of room" to work through his defensive struggles, ESPNNewYork.com reports. | After another error Thursday, Flores now has six this season, more than he committed in 78 games with the big club last year. Despite Flores' struggles in the field, Alderson still believes the 23-year-old is plenty capable of playing shortstop on a regular basis. Alderson suggested most of Flores' errors have come on routine plays that he made in 2014, though there are still understandable concerns about his range at short. |
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| Apr 30 2015 | Flores' fielding woes continued Thursday, as he made another critical error, bobbling a routine groundball that should have resulted in a double-play leading to three runs against Thursday. | The error was Flores' sixth of the season and it sapped all the momentum Jacob deGrom has built from retiring the first nine hitters of the game. if Flores' fielding woes continue, he could find himself on the bench or possibly back at Triple-a Las Vegas, |
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| Apr 28 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins. | Flores has been swinging a hot bat of late after a slow start to the season, hitting safely nine of his last 10 starts, with three home runs over that span. He'll give way to Ruben Tejada at short Tuesday, but look for Flores to be available off the bench and back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. |
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| Apr 22 2015 | Flores picked up an RBI single and hit his third homer Wednesday against Atlanta. | After a cold start to the year, he's gotten locked in -- Flores has hits in five straight games, with all three of his homers, seven RBI, six runs and just two strikeouts in that span. He's shaping up to be a very good fantasy option at shortstop. |
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| Apr 19 2015 | Flores is not in the lineup Sunday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores blasted his second home run in three games, hitting a two-run shot Saturday. Manager Terry Collins is surprisingly playing Ruben Tejada on Sunday, giving Flores, who has started to heat up, the day off. |
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| Apr 16 2015 | Flores ripped a three-run homer -- his first of the year -- in Thursday's win over the Marlins. | A day after he sat on the bench in favor of Ruben Tejada, Flores responded with the big blast, which erased a 3-0 Miami lead and sent the Mets on their way to a 7-5 win. Flores started the year with struggles both in the field and at the plate, but he's got tons of offensive upside and the Mets will give him an extended trial to settle into the starting shortstop role. |
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| Apr 15 2015 | Flores is out of the lineup Wednesday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Ruben Tejada gets the start at shortstop as the Mets go with a makeshift lineup with David Wright being placed on the DL with a pulled hamstring. Flores is likely just getting a standard day off and should be back in the lineup Thursday. |
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| Apr 11 2015 | Flores will be out of the lineup Sunday, the Star-Ledger's Mike Vorkunov reports. | Nobody doubts Flores' bat, but he has been a butcher at shortstop in the early going, so manager Terry Collins wants to give a day off to relax. Ruben Tejada will get the start at short Sunday in Flores' place. |
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| Apr 10 2015 | Flores was 0-for-3 in Friday night's loss to the Braves, dropping his average to .143 on the year. | Perhaps more importantly, the shortstop committed two errors, giving him three on the young season. He has enough pop in his bat to be a fantasy asset, but he's going to need to start producing or his questionable defense could start costing him at bats. |
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| Apr 2 2015 | Flores started at shortstop Thursday, going 0-for-2 in the Mets' 0-0 tie against the Cardinals. | Flores, who bruised his foot last week, has had no setbacks since returning to the lineup and is set to be in the Mets' Opening Day lineup as the starting shortstop. |
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| Mar 25 2015 | Flores (foot) took ground balls at shortstop Wednesday and is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's spring training game, Michael Baron of MLB.com reports. | Flores expects to be fine for Opening Day, and a return to the field Thursday would likely cement that outcome. He's currently ailing from a bruised left foot after fouling a ball off of it Sunday. Assuming no setbacks occur, he should be good to go. |
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| Mar 24 2015 | Flores (bruised foot) shed his boot Tuesday, Newsday's Anthony Rieber reports. | Flores said Monday that he will be fine for Opening Day, and he already seems to be making good progress. He fouled a ball off his foot Sunday afternoon, and while he was initially in a lot of pain, X-rays came back negative. |
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| Mar 23 2015 | Flores (foot) is not currently in jeopardy of missing Opening Day, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | It was revealed Sunday that Flores had X-rays that came back negative. All signs continue to point forward Flores serving as the Mets' starting shortstop this season. |
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| Mar 22 2015 | X-rays on Flores' left foot came back negative, but he is still expected to wear a boot for a day or two, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | After fouling a ball off his foot Sunday afternoon, Flores was diagnosed with a bruise. While the negative X-ray is excellent news for his owners, it's possible the bruise could be serious enough to threaten Flores' availability for Opening Day. If Flores isn't ready for the start of the season, Ruben Tejada and/or Dilson Herrera will likely handle most of the playing time at shortstop. |
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| Mar 22 2015 | Flores indicated he was "in a lot of pain" Sunday and will undergo X-rays on his left foot, Marly Rivera of ESPN Deportes reports. | Flores reportedly suffered the injury after fouling a ball off the foot. The fact that he was in a lot of pain doesn't sound good, but he'll likely receive an updated status and timetable when the results are made available. Flores is expected to be the team's starting shortstop this season, but an injury forcing him out for an extended period could open the door for Dilson Herrera or Ruben Tejada. |
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| Mar 9 2015 | Flores has had a strong start to spring training, both in the field and at the plate, the NY Post reports. | Flores is doing a good job with his pre-pitch set up, which is partially due to his increased receptiveness to data related to defensive positioning. In addition, he is focused solely on shortstop, which also has aided his focus on-and-off the field. Unless something radical happens, Flores will open the season as the Mets' shortstop. |
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| Mar 4 2015 | Flores left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch but is fine. | Flores should be fine going forward, but it's worth noting that he did get hit by a pitch in case something were to surface in the next few days. He is expected to serve as the Mets' starting shortstop in 2015, with Dilson Herrera and Ruben Tejada also potentially being in the mix. |
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| Feb 7 2015 | Flores has been working on his footwork and range this offseason during winter ball in Venezuela and through a workout program in St. Lucie, SNY.tv reports. | As it stands at the outset of spring training, Flores has the inside track to begin the year as the Mets' starting shortstop. Offensively, Flores hits enough to be an above average contributor from either middle-infield spot, but his glove needs to improve in order for him to remain a part of the team's everyday plans in 2015. |
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| Sep 16 2014 | Flores blasted two home runs and drove in a career-high six runs in the Mets' 9-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday. | Flores hit a three-run home run off a Brad Penny fastball in the fifth and then blasted a Penny curveball for a two-run tater in the seventh. After enduring a 1-for-21 slump, Flores is 8-for-15 with 10 runs batted in and four extra-base hits his last four games. Flores played second base Tuesday but is doing his best to convince the Mets he should be their starting shortstop in 2015. |
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| Sep 13 2014 | Flores, who got the day off Friday to clear his head due to a 0-for-18 slump at the plate, started at shortstop and hit his fourth home run of the season Saturday. | Flores provided most of the Mets' offense in their 10-3 loss to the Nationals. Despite the slump, he should be in the lineup most nights, as the Mets evaluate him looking toward next season. |
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| Sep 13 2014 | Flores, who got the day off Friday to clear his head due to an 0-for-18 slump at the plate, started at shortstop and hit his fourth home run of the season Saturday. | Flores provided most of the Mets' offense in their 10-3 loss to the Nationals. Despite the slump, he should be in the lineup most nights, as the Mets evaluate Flores looking towards next season. |
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| Sep 12 2014 | Flores is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals. | Flores is currently on a 0-for-18 stretch at the plate over the past five games, and will get a day off Friday to clear his head. Ruben Tejada gets the start at shortstop and will bat eighth for the Mets. |
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| Sep 3 2014 | Flores is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | Since manager Terry Collins announced on Aug. 8 that Flores would see more regular action at shortstop, the 23-year-old has responded with an acceptable .260 batting average, while adding 10 runs and seven RBI over 82 plate appearances. Flores will be given the night off Wednesday in favor of Ruben Tejada, but there's no reason to think he'll lose out on at-bats in September. |
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| Aug 31 2014 | Flores went 3-for-4 and played a solid defensive shortstop in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Phillies on Sunday. | Flores is pretty locked in as the Mets' starting shortstop for the remainder of this season. A strong final month could make the Mets think if they need to acquire a shortstop this off-season or entrust the role to Flores. |
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| Aug 24 2014 | Flores is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, MLB.com reports. | Manager Terry Collins has committed to Flores as his starting shortstop, but he'll still give way to backup Ruben Tejada on occasion. Flores' .225/.255/.285 hardly affords him a steady hold on his starting job, however, so he'll probably need to improve his production quickly in order to hang on to regular at-bats. |
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| Aug 17 2014 | Flores made a sparkling defensive play to end the top of the second and followed that up with a two-run single in the bottom of the frame Saturday against the Cubs. | The runs batted in are great for his fantasy value but the Mets were likely happier with the defensive play, as that has been the main area of concern with Flores. If he can play a passable shortstop, Flores should start nearly every day the remainder of the way at the position. |
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| Aug 8 2014 | Flores is starting Friday and the Mets plan to give him more regular playing time moving forward, Mike Vorkunov of the Star-Ledger reports. | Ruben Tejada has gone 16-for-85 (.188 average) with two extra-base hits since the start of July, and it seems the Mets have given up hope that he can be the everyday shortstop long-term. Flores has done little with his major league opportunities to this point, but he has hit .323/.367/.568 with 13 homers at Triple-A Las Vegas this season, so he'll likely get an extended look at the position. |
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| Jul 24 2014 | Flores won't immediately head to Triple-A Las Vegas after Ruben Tejada returns to the lineup, ESPN New York reports. | Flores was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday to serve as an extra infielder in case Tejada required a DL stint, and ended up receiving the starting nod in Tejada's absence Thursday night. The Mets don't sound ready to ship him out just yet, however, as manager Terry Collins has plans to exercise him at a few different infield positions while he's with the club. Flores likely won't challenge Tejada for the shortstop job any time soon, but he could be used to give Daniel Murphy or David Wright a day off over the weekend. |
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| Jul 24 2014 | Flores will start at short and bat seventh Thursday against the Brewers, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | The Mets gave Flores the call after Ruben Tejada was hit in the head by a fastball Wednesday, but Tejada passed his concussion tests and does not appear headed for the DL. Thus, Flores' stint with the big club may be a short one, but he has hit .323/.367/.568 with 13 homers in 55 games with Las Vegas this season, so he at least makes for an intriguing daily option. |
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| Jul 24 2014 | Flores was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. | Ruben Tejada was drilled with a 94-mph fastball Wednesday, but he reportedly passed his concussion tests and was feeling "pretty good" after the game, according to manager Terry Collins. Those comments would suggest Tejada is safe from the 7-day DL, but Flores, who has hit .323 with 13 homers in 55 games with Las Vegas this season, will be up to provide some security depth at short. A corresponding roster move was not immediately announced. |
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| Jul 24 2014 | Flores blasted his 13th home run of the season for Triple-A Las Vegas Wednesday and would appear to be in line for a call up if Ruben Tejada has any long-term ill-effects after getting hit by a pitch on the helmet earlier that same day. | Tejada traveled with the Mets to Milwaukee but will not play Thursday, replaced by Eric Campbell. Campbell is not a full-time shortstop, so if Tejada is sidelined for more than a day or two, Flores could get the call to replace him on the active roster. |
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| Jul 7 2014 | Flores has been red-hot at Triple-A Las Vegas since getting demoted on June 25, batting .419 his last 10 games. | Flores has really upped his production the past five games, blasting six home runs while driving in 15 runs in that span. Ruben Tejada has played well enough to hold on to the shortstop job for the Mets, but if Flores continues to hit, he may force the Mets to promote him and give him playing time. |
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| Jun 25 2014 | Flores was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas following Wednesday's game. | With outfielder Juan Lagares set to return from the DL on Thursday, Flores will return to Triple-A to clear a spot on the roster. In 29 games for Las Vegas this season, Flores slashed .307/.360/.500 with 25 RBI and five homers. He was unable to replicate those numbers in spot duty for the Mets, however, going just 18-for-82 (.228) at the dish in 24 appearances. The move leaves New York without a true backup shortstop on the 25-man roster. |
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| Jun 12 2014 | Tejada is starting at shortstop for the Mets on Thursday with Ruben Tejada, who led off the past two games, sitting, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | Shortstop is a fluid position, but Tejada had started six of the last seven games, giving him the edge at the position. If Flores can get hot in his spot starts, he might carve out a larger role. |
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| May 27 2014 | Flores in not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | Manager Terry Collins has given Flores the nod at shortstop in six of the team's last seven games, but will turn to the more defensively-inclined Ruben Tejada to man the position behind Jon Niese. Flores made his first error of the season Saturday, and has gone 1-for-9 in three games since. |
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| May 23 2014 | Manager Terry Collins believes that Flores, who is starting for the fourth straight game Friday, has made "enormous strides" in his footwork, balance and quickness, ESPN New York reports. | With the Mets needing to score runs, they will live with Flores' defensive deficiencies if he shows he can hit, since he has more potential at the plate that Ruben Tejada. |
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| May 22 2014 | Flores will start for the third straight game Thursday against the Dodgers, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. | Though manager Terry Collins neglected to use Flores upon his initial call-up two weeks ago, it seems he's now receiving the chance to displace Ruben Tejada for the everyday shortstop gig. Flores had a breakout performance in Wednesday's loss, going 3-for-4 at the dish. |
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| May 21 2014 | Flores went 3-for-4 at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. | Flores has conceded the starting shortstop role to Ruben Tejada, but will make it tough for manager Terry Collins to sit him if he puts up a few more performances like this. In a limited sample size, Flores is slashing .318/.400/.318 in an effort to earn more playing time in the Mets' infield. |
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| May 17 2014 | Flores, who sat for six straight games for Ruben Tejada, started Saturday, but it sounds as if Tejada has regained his starting shortstop spot, ESPN New York reports. | Manager Terry Collins indicated that Flores could get a start at second when Daniel Murphy gets a day off against a southpaw starter. In addition, David Wright is also due a day off, so Flores could start in his place. It looked as if Flores was about to overtake Tejada, but an illness kept him out and Tejada took advantage of the opportunity. |
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| May 15 2014 | Flores is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees. | With Flores now on the bench for the fourth straight game, it seems like he may have only been called up to light a fire under Ruben Tejada, rather than to replace him at shortstop. Whether or not that was manager Terry Collins' intention, it seems to have done just that, as Tejada has went 4-for-15 with two runs and two RBI while starting the last four games. Flores could soon be ticketed for a return to Triple-A. |
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| May 13 2014 | Flores (illness) remains out of the lineup Tuesday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Ruben Tejada is making another start at short for the Mets on Tuesday while Flores sit out the third consecutive game. |
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| May 13 2014 | Updating earlier reports, Flores is healthy enough to play, but is still on the bench Tuesday night against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Ruben Tejada is getting the start against lefty Vidal Nuno, as a strategic decision rather than a health-related one. |
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| May 11 2014 | Flores was out of the lineup on Sunday due to an illness, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | The illness sounds pretty serious, as Terry Collins said Flores couldn't even put on a uniform. He started each of the last two games at shortstop for the Mets, and could be the long-term answer at the position. Ruben Tejada started on Sunday in his place and will likely do so going forward if the illness causes Flores to miss an extended period of time. |
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| May 9 2014 | Flores will start at shortstop and bat seventh Friday against the Phillies. | The Mets officially added Flores to the active roster Friday and trot him out right away against right-hander Roberto Hernandez. While he's a bit of a liability in the field, Flores should prove an upgrade at the position, offensively, after batting .307/.360/.500 with five homer and 25 RBI in 29 games with Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the year. |
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| May 8 2014 | Flores will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Shortstop has been a black hole for the Mets to this point, as both Ruben Tejada and Omar Quintanilla have wholly underwhelmed, and Flores will get a chance to provide a spark at the position. Quintanilla was designated for assignment, and while it's uncertain how manager Terry Collins will split playing time between Flores and Tejada, it's clear Tejada's in line for a reduced role. Flores has hit .307/.360/.500 with five homers and 25 RBI in 29 games at Triple-A Las Vegas this season. |
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| May 3 2014 | Flores, 22, swatted a pair of homers in Friday's game against Triple-A Tacoma. | Since being sent back to Triple-A, Flores has been getting extended work at shortstop for the 51s. In 98 chances, he's committed six errors (.939 fielding percentage) at the position but has carried a steady .289/.346/.433 line with three homers and 16 RBI over 25 games in the Pacific Coast League this season. |
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| Apr 5 2014 | Flores was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. | With Jon Niese (elbow) coming off the DL, the Mets have opted to sacrifice infield depth. Flores played in one game during his brief stint in the majors, going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. |
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| Apr 1 2014 | Flores will be called up prior to Wednesday's outing against the Nationals. | Flores' stint with the Mets will be short-lived due to Daniel Murphy's placement on paternity leave. Eric Young Jr. will likely man the keystone in Murphy's absence, but Flores could very well factor into the equation. Before he was sent to minor league camp in the latter portion of spring training, Flores slashed .238/.313/.405 with two home runs, nine RBI, seven runs scored, and a 5:8 BB:K in 42 at-bats. |
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| Mar 24 2014 | Flores has been sent to minor league camp, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | Most likely, the Mets will use him regularly at shortstop with Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the year in order to give him more exposure to the position for potential use at the spot in New York later this season. |
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| Mar 18 2014 | Flores, who is making his third start of the spring at shortstop, could open 2014 as Triple-A Las Vegas' starter at the position, ESPN New York reports. | Starting Flores at the position in Las Vegas gives the Mets a chance to evaluate his progress and see if he can the position full-time. If Ruben Tejada falters and Flores proves ready, a switch could occur early in the year. |
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| Mar 12 2014 | Flores was rusty and shaky early in his first start of the spring at shortstop Tuesday, ESPN New York reports. | Flores bobbled the first ball hit to hit, recovering to get the force but missing a double-play due to the bobble. While he did not start Wednesday and won't do so Thursday, Flores will get more chances at shortstop, as the Mets look to get his bat in the lineup and see if he can be a back up at the position. |
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| Mar 11 2014 | Flores will get his first start of the spring at shortstop Tuesday, ESPN New York reports. | Flores still is likely to begin the season at Triple-A with Anthony Seratelli and Omar Quintanilla vying for the backup middle infield role. That could change if the Mets acquire a starting shortstop, pushing Tejada to the backup role, which remains possible. Flores is believed to lack the range and speed to play shortstop, despite improving that flexibility in the Mets' offseason program, but he will get a shot at disproving that view. |
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| Mar 6 2014 | Manager Terry Collins is considering Flores for a back-up infielder role, provided a starter at shortstop is now acquired, pushing Ruben Tejada to that spot, ESPN New York reports. | The original plan called for Flores to open 2014 as a starter in Triple-A if he failed to earn a similar spot with the parent club. Now, Collins is realizing that the team could use a bit more power off the bench, which could allow Flores to break camp with the Mets. That said, as of now, Anthony Seratelli may be the favorite over Omar Quintanilla to open 2014 as the Mets' backup infielder. |
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| Mar 2 2014 | Flores will see his first spring training action at shortstop Monday, ESPN New York reports. | With Ruben Tejada and Wilfredo Tovar nursing minor hamstring injuries, Omar Quintanilla will get the start against the Braves. Flores will relieve Q and play his first game at short since September 3, 2011, when he was in High-A St. Lucie. |
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| Feb 19 2014 | Flores will see time at second, third and shortstop in spring training but will likely start the yeat at Triple-A if he is not a starter, ESPN New York reports. | The only position possibly open is shortstop, but even though Flores improved his flexibility at the Mets' nutrition and fitness camp, he is a long shot to earn the spot due to his questionable range. |
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| Jan 30 2014 | Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Flores could receive some reps at shortstop this spring, MLB.com reports. | A lack of mobility has kept Flores out of the discussion for playing time at shortstop to this point, but the team is not totally closing the door on the idea of him playing short. Alderson said if Flores' winter conditioning program pays the type of dividends the team hopes, he could get a look there this spring. If not, Flores, who last played shortstop professionally in the United States in 2011, will likely open the year in a utility role, or perhaps down at Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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| Sep 18 2013 | Flores is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | Flores has seen a significant drop in playing time this month, and he hasn't done much with his limited opportunities (3-for-19). Josh Satin will take over at third base Wednesday. |
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| Sep 9 2013 | Flores (ankle), who sat out Saturday and Sunday, is back in the lineup for Monday's game against Washington, ESPN New York reports. | It's actually a bit surprising Flores is playing as it sounded last week as if he might be sidelined a few more days. With Josh Satin available and Lucas Duda at first, Flores must be truly healthy to play or Satin would be at third against lefty Gio Gonzalez. |
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| Sep 6 2013 | Flores (ankle) is back in the lineup for Friday's game in Cleveland, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores started just two of the last seven games heading into Friday, as he's been dealing with a balky ankle, and Josh Satin has been hot at the plate. Playing in an American League ballpark Friday, the Mets will use Satin at DH and Flores at the hot corner. Looking beyond this weekend, Satin may continue to cut into Flores' playing time. |
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| Sep 4 2013 | Flores (ankle) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, ESPNNewYork.com reports. | A combination of ankle soreness, fatigue, and Josh Satin's recent play has resulted in just two starts in the past seven days for Flores. Satin is also out of the lineup Wednesday, so it seems safe to say Flores is still ailing. |
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| Sep 3 2013 | Flores (ankles) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta, ESPN New York reports. | The main reasons for Flores' absence, his fourth in sixth days, are fatigue, some soreness in his ankles and Josh Satin's solid performance. Manager Terry Collins may sat Flores more than originally expected unless there is a change in the three aforementioned reasons for his recent lineup absences. |
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| Sep 2 2013 | Flores (ankle) is back in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | The ankle injury cost Flores two games, but he'll return Monday to take on left-hander Paul Maholm. Flores will look to break out of his current 1-for-18 funk. |
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| Sep 1 2013 | Flores has been dealing with an ankle injury and is expected to return to the lineup Monday, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | Flores was out of the lineup Saturday, and again Sunday, but it sounds like he's almost ready to return. Josh Satin will man the hot corner for the Mets on Sunday. |
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| Aug 31 2013 | Flores is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals, ESPN New York reports. | After getting off to a promising start to his big league career, Flores has languished since returning from an ankle injury, recording just one hit over his last 18 at-bats. Until he can provide more consistency offensively, he'll continue to split time at third base with Josh Satin. |
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| Aug 29 2013 | Flores is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, according to ESPN.com. | Flores will get the day off in favor of Justin Turner, who will start for the second straight day after going 2-for-4 in Wednesday's game. |
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| Aug 28 2013 | Flores will play his first major-league game at second base Wednesday against the Phillies, ESPN New York reports. | Manager Terry Collins had indicated that Flores would play second base sometime during the Mets' four-game series against the Phillies.Flores gets that chance Wednesday, as the Mets look to see what is his best position in the majors. |
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| Aug 26 2013 | Flores, who sat out Sunday's game against the Tigers to rest his injured ankle, will play second base during the Mets' upcoming four-game set against the Phillies, ESPN New York reports. | Flores is receiving treatment daily on the ankle and said it feels good. The Mets are trying to figure out where Flores' best position is, which is part of the reason for him seeing time at second base. |
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| Aug 25 2013 | Flores is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | Flores will get what appears to be a routine day off after making seven straight starts. He has just two RBI since returning from an ankle injury, after notching nine in his first seven games with the Mets. |
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| Aug 17 2013 | Flores (ankle) is back in the starting lineup Saturday against the Padres, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | An ankle injury cost Flores four straight starts, but the 22-year-old evidently held up well to running the bases Friday. He'll return to third base and bat fifth Saturday against right-hander Edinson Volquez. |
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| Aug 16 2013 | Though Flores (ankle) is out of Friday's lineup, he was able to test out his ankle by running the bases prior to the game, New York Newsday reports. | It's a more evident sign of progress for Flores, who first suffered the ankle injury in Monday's game. There's no word yet on how he looked while navigating the bases, but manager Terry Collins maintains hope that Flores can rejoin the lineup at some point this weekend. |
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| Aug 16 2013 | Flores (ankle) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Padres, ESPN New York reports. | Flores will miss his fourth straight game after rolling his ankle in Monday's game. There's little indication of how he's progressing in his recovery, but he did look a bit hobbled while running out his pinch-hit single in Wednesday's game. |
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| Aug 15 2013 | Flores (ankle) is out of the starting lineup Thursday against the Padres, ESPN New York reports. | Flores will be on the bench for the third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury, but it would appear he at least feels well enough to step into the batter's box, if needed. He was able to deliver a pinch-hit single in Wednesday's contest against the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 14 2013 | Flores (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | While Flores remains unavailable, manager Terry Collins said he doesn't think the injury is serious. Rather, the team just doesn't want to push Flores back too soon, and make it a bigger issue than it is. |
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| Aug 13 2013 | Flores (ankle) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores rolled his ankle Monday night and was seen walking with a limp after the game. He said that he thought he would be able to play Tuesday, but that clearly hasn't come to fruition. Instead, Justin Turner will get the start at third base. |
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| Aug 13 2013 | Flores (ankle) is only considered day-to-day, but he could become a disabled list candidate if his ankle does not feel better in a day or two, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores rolled his ankle during Monday's game and is out of the lineup Tuesday night. Justin Turner and Josh Satin could see bumps in playing time to account for Flores' absence. |
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| Aug 13 2013 | Flores twisted his right ankle going first-to-third in the second inning of the Mets' 4-2 loss to the Dodgers on Monday and was walking with a severe limp after the game, ESPN New York reports. | Flores did not undergo X-rays or other tests and believes he will be able to play Tuesday. Separately, manager Terry Collins said Flores will not play first base or left field, which had been rumored to be a poossibility. But he will see a game or two at second base as the Mets evaluate his best position moving forward. |
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| Aug 11 2013 | Flores blasted his first major-league home run, an opposite field shot, in the eighth inning of the Mets' 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | Flores now has nine RBI in his six games in the majors. In addition, he has struck out just once in his 23 at-bats since getting promoted. |
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| Aug 10 2013 | Flores drove in three runs with a single in the fourth and one in the eighth inning of the Mets' 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. | Flores has now driven in eight runs in his five games with the Mets, continuing a trend that began in the minors, where he drove in 86 runs in 106 games for Triple-A Las Vegas. With David Wright possibly lost for the year with his hamstring injury, Flores should play daily at the hot corner. |
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| Aug 7 2013 | Flores had his first career hit in the second and a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning of the Mets' 5-0 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. | Flores also looked much more comfortable in the field, as he admitted to nerves in his debut Tuesday. With David Wright out, look for Flores to start just about daily at third base. |
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| Aug 6 2013 | Flores, making his MLB debut Tuesday, went 0-for-4 and made an error at third base in a win over Colorado. | Not the most inspiring debut for Flores, who hit a couple weak fly balls and a couple weak grounders, but he should get some extended run at third while David Wright remains on the DL. Flores has had a great year with the bat in Triple-A, so it's easy to chalk this one up to nerves. |
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| Aug 6 2013 | Flores will make his major league debut and is making the start at third base for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, ESPN New York reports. | Flores, a top hitting prospect in the Mets' system, will make his anticipated debut in the big leagues. He slots in well at third base in the current lineup with David Wright on the DL and will get a solid look. He also can play second and first base, so he could work there as well in a lineup shuffle. |
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| Aug 5 2013 | Flores was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas following Monday's game, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Flores will be called upon to help fill the void at third base while David Wright is on the disabled list. He has been impressive with the bat at Triple-A this season, hitting .322/.358/.532 with 15 home runs and 86 RBI in 106 games. He was not immediately called up possibly due to his lack of range. He has been playing second and first base lately and may be able to play multiple spots for the Mets right away. |
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| Aug 3 2013 | With David Wright sidelined 3-to-5 weeks with a Grade 2 strained right hamstring, many expected Flores to be promoted, but his lack of range and foot speed is keeping him at Triple-A Las Vegas, ESPN New York reports. | Flores moved from third to second base this year due to those issues. Despite him raking - .320 with 14 homers and 85 RBI in 412 at-bats with the 51s - Flores is likely to remain in the minors. Lately, he has been playing first base, which could be his ticket to the majors. |
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| Jul 19 2013 | Flores, who is sidelined with a sprained ankle, was placed on the Triple-A 7-day DL on Thursday, ESPN New York reports. | Flores last played Saturday, so he is eligible to return on Sunday and he is not expected to be sidelined much beyond then. |
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| Jun 26 2013 | Flores continued his hot hitting, blasting his ninth home run on Tuesday. | Flores is batting .312 with 61 RBI and seemingly every game does something positive at the plate. He may force the Mets to promote earlier than expected if he is able to continue his strong production. |
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| Jun 18 2013 | Flores went 3-for-4 Monday, upping his average to .314 for the season. | All Flores does is continue to hit at Triple-A Las Vegas. With Daniel Murphy moving back to second Monday, there is no specific position for him in NY. But if he continues to hit, the Mets will have to find room for him. |
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| Jun 12 2013 | Flores went 3-for-5 Tuesday and is now slashing .313/.355/.492 with four home runs and 21 RBI for Triple-A Las Vegas.. | The calls to bring up Flores have begun in earnest with Ike Davis getting sent down and Daniel Murphy shifting to play first base, at least against righties. If Jordany Valdespin proves incapable to play the position and Davis is not yet ready to come back up, Flores could get a look-see at the position. |
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| May 29 2013 | Flores had three hits Tuesday and is now batting .292 for Triple-A Las Vegas. | Flores appears to have settled in at second base, but has also seen one game at first base, as the Mets try and find the right spot for him. He has clearly re-established himself as a prospect in the organization and likely will receive a call up in September, if not sooner. |
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