Kevin Pillar OF FA Thu 6/10/21 2:15 AM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar is not known for his power, but he made a big impact at the plate in this one -- he blasted a three-run shot off Matt Harvey in the third inning and later added a solo shot in the eighth off reliever Mac Sceroler. The slick-fielding outfielder has hit safely in just three of the Mets' last seven games, but he's recorded at least two knocks in each one of those contests.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Sun 6/6/21 3:56 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar will get a breather after going 4-for-19 while starting in the outfield in each of the Mets' last four games. So long as the Mets remain without both Brandon Nimmo (finger) and Michael Conforto (hamstring), Pillar should be locked into a near-everyday role.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Mon 5/31/21 7:13 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar (nose) will remain out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, despite being activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day.
EDGE Analysis
According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Fargas' surgically repaired nose remains broken and won't fully heal for 3-to-5 more weeks, so he plans to wear a protective mask in the outfield and on the bases -- but not at the plate -- to ensure optimal healing. Though Pillar was able to convince the Mets' brass he felt well enough to play, the team plans to ease the 32-year-old back into the mix. He may end up resting for another game or two before the Mets break Pillar back into an everyday role while fellow outfielders Brandon Nimmo (finger) and Michael Conforto (hamstring) remain without clear return dates.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Mon 5/31/21 5:57 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
The Mets reinstated Pillar (nose) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
New York gets two key players back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Pillar and Pete Alonso (hand), who was also activated from the IL. After being struck in the face by a pitch in a May 17 game and suffering multiple nasal fractures, Pillar made quick progress in his recovery from surgery. Expect the 32-year-old to fill an everyday role in the Mets outfield until both Brandon Nimmo (finger) and Michael Conforto (hamstring) return from the IL.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Sun 5/30/21 4:04 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar (nose) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming week, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old resumed light baseball activities Monday and has apparently progressed well over the past week after undergoing surgery for multiple facial fractures in his nose. Pillar may wear a protective mask on his face while playing the field upon his return.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Sun 5/23/21 10:57 AM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar (nose) is expected to begin participating in "light activities" Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old underwent surgery to address multiple facial fractures in his nose Friday, and he's set to resume workouts only three days later. Pillar figures to ramp things up slowly, so he shouldn't be expected to return from the injured list when eligible Friday.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Fri 5/21/21 6:49 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar underwent surgery to repair his broken nose Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures after getting hit in the face by a pitch Monday. He's on the 10-day injured list and won't be able to resume baseball activities for another 10-to-14 days, placing his expected return date still several weeks away.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Tue 5/18/21 6:33 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar (nose) will undergo surgery next week and can resume baseball activities 10-to-14 days after the procedure, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old suffered multiple fractures to his nose when struck by a pitch in the face Monday, and he'll need to wait for the swelling to subside before undergoing the necessary surgery. Pillar's return timetable will depend on when he actually goes under the knife, but he can safety be ruled out for the next few weeks given the initial timeline.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Tue 5/18/21 5:47 PM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
Pillar landed on the injured list with multiple facial fractures Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar was struck in the face by a pitch Monday, breaking his nose in multiple places. A timeline for his return has not yet been revealed. Infielder Wilfredo Tovar was recalled in a corresponding move, though it could be Cameron Maybin who takes his roster spot soon, as he was acquired in a trade with the Cubs on Tuesday.
Kevin Pillar OF FA Tue 5/18/21 10:25 AM
Kevin Pillar
OF FA
The Mets announced Tuesday that Pillar sustained multiple nasal fractures after being struck in the face by a pitch in Monday's 3-1 win over Atlanta. He'll meet with a specialist in Atlanta before the team determines his next steps.
EDGE Analysis
Pillar can almost certainly be ruled out from playing Tuesday while he meets with the specialist, and the 32-year-old would seem at great risk of becoming the latest Mets player to require a stint on the injured list. New York is already shorthanded in the outfield with Brandon Nimmo (finger), Michael Conforto (hamstring) and Albert Almora (shoulder) on the IL, and if Pillar joins them, recent call-ups Khalil Lee and Johneshwy Fargas could be thrust into everyday roles in the short term.