Mets at Cardinals March 20, 2020

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Andres Gimenez

Sent to Triple-A

2BNew York Mets

March 20, 2020

Gimenez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

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Tyler Bashlor

Sent to Triple-A

PNew York Mets

March 20, 2020

Bashlor was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

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Ali Sanchez

Beginning season at Triple-A

CNew York Mets AAA

March 20, 2020

Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

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Dominic Smith

Bench spot in jeopardy

1BNew York Mets

March 20, 2020

Smith could be squeezed off the Mets' 26-man roster if the delayed start to the regular season allows both Yoenis Cespedes (ankle) and Jed Lowrie (knee) to avoid the injured list.

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Rene Rivera

In hunt for backup job

CNew York Mets

March 20, 2020

Rivera was still in the running for the Mets' No. 2 catcher spot when MLB suspended the season.

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Rangel Ravelo

Tagged for utility/pinch-hit role

1BSt. Louis Cardinals

March 20, 2020

Ravelo, who's slated to fill in at both first base and the corner outfield spots this season, is also a primary candidate for the pinch-hit role Jose Martinez frequently occupied last season, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

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Andrew Knizner

Slated to start in Triple-A Memphis

CSt. Louis Cardinals

March 20, 2020

Knizner was hitting .154 (4-for-26) before spring training was suspended, and while he's slated to start the season at Triple-A Memphis, he hopes his next big-league opportunity arrives promptly, Corey Miller of KSDK.com reports. "Where I'm at now, where my skills are at, I feel great about where my body is at, so physically, mentally and skills-wise, I feel really good," Knizner said. "I think the point I'm at now in my career is needing that big league experience. I need that consistent playing time in the big leagues to continue to grow and be that consistent producer."

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