Frank Francisco (RP)

New York Mets RP Frank Francisco entered the game Sunday, May 20, to boos from ...

Mets closer Frank Francisco was able to close the door on a 6-5 win Sunday against the Blue Jays after running into some early trouble in the ninth inning. Francisco issued a leadoff walk to Yunel Escobar, who was moved over to second base by a Jose Bautista single to right field. But Francisco then settled down to strike out Edwin Encarnacion, J.P. Arencibia and Eric Thames to lock up his fifth May...

New York Mets manager Terry Collins was ready to replace RP Frank Francisco with RP ...

Mets closer Frank Francisco was able to secure his ninth save of the season during Monday night's contest against the Brewers. However, it did not come without incident. Francisco came on in the ninth inning protecting a 3-0 lead, but surrendered singles to two of the first three batters he faced, which brought Milwaukee's lone run of the contest. He also issued a walk, which bringing the tying run...

New York Mets RP Frank Francisco allowed one earned run, two hits and a walk ...

Following his latest meltdown on Sunday against the Marlins, Mets manager Terry Collins backed Frank Francisco as his closer Monday. Collins said he spoke to Francisco about making changes since he believes he could be tipping his pitches.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Monday that Frank Francisco will continue being used in the closer role.

New York Mets manager Terry Collins said RP Frank Francisco might have been tipping his ...

New York Mets manager Terry Collins said RP Frank Francisco will remain as the team’s ...

New York closer Frank Francisco couldn't get an out on Sunday in Miami in the ninth inning and the Mets turned a lead into a loss. Francisco entered the ninth inning with a 4-2 lead over the Marlins. He surrendered two base hits and a walk and allowed three earned runs to score without retiring a batter. Francisco was ejected for arguing balls and strikes and removed in favor of Manny Acosta with the...

RotoInfo.com | May 1st, 3:44pm

Mets manager Terry Collins said that closer Frank Francisco (hamstring) is available Tuesday.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 30th, 2:14pm

Frank Francisco has an upper hamstring issue and won't pitch Monday.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 22nd, 7:38am

Terry Collins said Frank Francisco remains the Mets closer. He said Frank is mad he pulled him, something Collins understands.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 1:58pm

Mets closer Frank Francisco said he expects he will get the ball in the Mets next save situation, despite his struggles.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 9th, 5:16pm

MLB.com reports on Monday that Mets closer Frank Francisco still feels some inflammation in his knee from time to time.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 8:26am

Mets closer Frank Francisco (knee) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and was very pleased with the outcome.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 7:12am

Frank Francisco (knee) will be ready for opening day.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 2nd, 2:40pm

Update: The Mets say they won't have Frank Francisco's MRI results tonight. manager Terry Collins said earlier the training staff initially thought it was patella tendinits.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 2nd, 9:22am

Mets closer Frank Francisco is having a MRI taken on his knee today.

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