Torrens, 29, has taken his fair share of hits behind the plate this season. However, he was hit on the arm a couple of days ago, and per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the team played shorthanded on Sunday in Cincinnati’s finale. 

Laura Albanese of Newsday commented that Torrens hurt himself on a play blocking the ball. The catcher believes it will be a minimum stay on the IL rather than a longer stay.

In his second year with the Mets, Torrens has seen substantial playing time with Francisco Alvarez‘s multiple injuries. Appearing in 88 games thus far, he’s hit .225/.287/.348 (.635 OPS) with five home runs and 29 RBIs. However, Torrens was on a bit of a scorcher the past week. In his last seven games, the catcher hit .316/.350/.654 (1.004 OPS) with two home runs, eight RBIs and five runs scored.

He’ll sorely be missed most behind the plate. According to Baseball Savant, Torrens ranks first in caught stealing percentage (45%) and catcher’s caught stealing above average (11). The next player is Boston’s Carlos Narváez (nine) and San Francisco’s Patrick Bailey (seven).

Carlos Mendoza noted before Sunday’s game that Francisco Alvarez, still nursing two hand injuries, would get a bulk of the catching time between him and Torrens. With Torrens now out of the equation, it’ll be interesting to see how the Mets continue to use Alvarez and Senger.

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Carlos Mendoza noted Winker will return to New York instead of joining the team in Kansas City for an MRI. Mendoza said that the designated hitter/outfielder might be looking at another IL trip but will know more after the test results.

The team recently placed Starling Marte on the IL with a knee bruise and designated Travis Jankowski for assignment. However, Jeff McNeil has proven he can man all three outfield spots, and the newly returned Luisangel Acuña has spent time at center in his recent stint in Syracuse.

Original Post: July 10 at 1:09 pm

The injury bug just won’t let Jesse Winker go.

Two days after returning from a two-month stint on the injured list with an oblique strain, the Mets outfielder exited Thursday’s game against the Orioles with back tightness, according to Mets officials.

Winker, 31, appeared in just one at-bat before being pulled from the lineup. He popped out in the second inning and appeared to grimace after the swing. Mark Vientos pinch-hit for him during his next scheduled plate appearance.

It marked yet another setback in what has been a stop-and-start season for the veteran slugger.

Before his injury, Winker was slashing a modest .232/.313/.406 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 24 games this season.

Throughout his MLB career, the 31-year-old has played in 750 games, while posting a .261 career batting average with 96 home runs and 334 RBIs.

Winker has dealt with a string of injuries in recent seasons, making it difficult for him to build any sustained momentum.

Each time he appears to be turning a corner, another setback seems to follow. The Mets had hoped his return would provide a spark to their lineup, but instead, he suffered yet another setback.

The stop-and-start nature of his season has only added to the uncertainty surrounding his role and impact moving forward, as the All-Star break approaches.

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Luisangel Acuña is starting at shortstop in place of Lindor, and hitting ninth. Much like Mookie Betts, his counterpart on Los Angeles, Lindor intends to play through the injury.

“I’m day-by-day,” Lindor said describing the injury that occurred after he was hit by a Tony Gonsolin slider in the first inning, “Hopefully I feel good enough to play sooner rather than later.”

It will be a pain management issue with Lindor, who said he’s dealing with a lot of it. According to Newsday’s Laura Albanese, Lindor was walking with a limp through the clubhouse ahead of first pitch.

When asked if he would be available to pinch-hit if needed today, Lindor responded with a coy smile.

“I don’t want to reveal the team secrets,” he said.

Lindor has only missed one game this season, which was for the birth of his son, Koa, back on March 31. The 31-year-old missed just one game when he suffered a fractured finger in Los Angeles in 2022.

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Prior to Friday’s game, manager Carlos Mendoza told the media that Paul Blackburn will start for the Mets on Monday in the team’s series opener in Toronto. Blackburn landed on the IL just a couple of weeks ago with a hand contusion thanks to being hit by a comebacker, but he is now set to return to help fortify what has been a strong Mets rotation down the stretch.

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Wild Card Update

The Mets remain tied for the third Wild Card spot after both they and the Braves won on Friday night. The Padres won as well, but the Mets gained a game on the Diamondbacks who were blown out by the Astros. The Mets are tied with the Braves, 1.5 games behind the Diamondbacks, and 3.0 games behind the Padres with 21 games to go.

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The Mets (77-64) defeated the Reds (68-74) 6-4 in 10 innings on Friday night. New York went up 2-0 and then again 4-2, but the Reds responded each time. The game headed to extra innings, where Mark Vientos gave the Mets their eighth straight win with a two-run walk off home run. It was his second two-run homer of the night.

The Mets’ series with the Reds continues on Saturday with Jose Quintana (7-9, 4.27 ERA) on the mound for New York and Cincinnati’s starter still to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on SNY.

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Former Met Dominic Smith refused an outright assignment to Triple-A and elected free agency after being DFA’d by the Reds. Smith had a .545 OPS in nine games with Cincinnati, however he was much better with the Red Sox earlier in the year, where he posted a .706 OPS in 84 games.

The Red Sox selected the contract of reliever Luis Guerrero from Triple-A and designated Rich Hill for assignment. Hill had recently joined Boston for his age-44 season, but he only got the chance to pitch in four games with the team, allowing two runs in 3 2/3 innings. Guerrero, meanwhile, has been great in Triple-A, owning a 3.31 ERA in 42 relief appearances.

The Red Sox are also planning on activating shortstop Trevor Story on Saturday and have him return to the lineup at shorstop. That will move Ceddanne Rafaela, who had been playing shortstop nearly every day, to second base. Story has not played since April 5 when he suffered a dislocated shoulder. In just eight games this year, he has a .617 OPS.

The Dodgers announced that they placed starter Gavin Stone on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. The team also optioned reliever Michael Petersen and recalled pitchers Landon Knack and Justin Wrobleski. The 25-year-old Stone had been the Dodgers’ best and most reliable starting pitcher this year, but he becomes the latest Los Angeles pitcher to end up on the injured list. In 25 starts, Stone was 11-5 with a 3.53 ERA.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer breaks down a hitless performance from Jonah Tong in his Double-A debut.

Jack Markowski evaluates the current state of the National League Wild Card race.

David Melendi talks about the unexpected contributions Danny Young has made out of the Mets’ bullpen.

On This Date in Mets History

1973: Jerry Koosman‘s scoreless streak came to an end when he allowed his first run in 31 1/3 innings during the third inning of a game against the Expos. Koosman’s streak was a Mets record that stood for nearly 40 years before R.A. Dickey had a stretch of 33 scoreless innings in 2012.

2000: Manager Bobby Valentine received the Branch Rickey Award, which goes to those who contribute unselfishly to their community and are strong role models for others. Valentine became the first non-player to win the award.

Born On This Date: Brian Stokes (1979), David Newhan (1973), Jason Isringhausen (1972), Darren Bragg (1969), Rick Sweet (1952)

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Starling Marte played in nine innings for the Syracuse Mets on Friday in what is likely his final rehab assignment. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that it’s possible Marte is activated on Sunday, which would end his lengthy IL stint. Marte had a .745 OPS prior to his injury and would hopefully provide a jolt for a Mets offense that has generally struggled lately.

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The Mets defeated the Marlins 7-3 in the series opener Friday night. Sean Manaea tossed seven strong innings while Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil both hit long balls.

The series between the two teams continues on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET. Luis Severino (7-6, 4.17 ERA) will try to break out of a skid facing off against Max Meyer (3-2, 5.20 ERA).

Reliever Dedniel Núñez faced live batters on Friday for the first time since his injury. Núñez has been progressing nicely and could begin a rehab assignment soon. Along with Marte, he could be another key addition to the team given his 2.43 ERA and 0.93 WHIP prior to landing on the IL.

In a news conference, David Stearns told reporters that Kodai Senga is about a week to 10days away from upright throwing. Stearns specified that he isn’t sure if Senga will be ready to pitch in October should the Mets make it to the postseason.

Stearns also gleamed about prospect Brandon Sproat, who has risen from High-A to Triple-A in his first season in pro ball, and didn’t deny that he or Luisangel Acuña could be called up in September.

Tim Britton of The Athletic wrote about how the Mets’ marketing team has capitalized on viral moments this season.

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The Dodgers placed pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list with right elbow tendinitis. Glasnow has been great for the Dodgers this year, owning a 9-6 record with a 3.49 ERA.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw 17 pitches in his first live session since going on the injured list. Yamamoto faced five batters and is set to go through at least two more live sessions before potential rehab assignments.

Per Robert Murray of FanSided, the Tigers DFA’d infielder Gio Urshela. Urshela had a .619 OPS in 92 games with Detroit this season. The Tigers also announced that prospects Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney were selected from Triple-A, while Akil Baddoo was optioned.

Murray also reported that the Red Sox DFA’d Dominic Smith. The former Met had a .706 OPS in 83 games in Boston this year.

Rob Bradford of the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast reported that the Red Sox officially signed Rich Hill to a minor league deal, and he is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester early next week.

According to Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, the Rockies released catcher Elias Díaz. Díaz was the All-Star Game MVP just a season ago, but he has a .693 OPS this year.

Former MLB pitcher Miguel Batista graduated in the Dominican Republic with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Procedure Law. Batista is a former Met who pitched in 39 games with the team between 2011 and 2012.

A federal judge blocked plans for Venu Sports, which was set to be a joint streaming venture by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer highlights first-round pick Carson Benge‘s impressive pro ball debut.

Michael Famulari recaps the two-home run day for Mark Vientos in the Mets’ loss on Thursday.

Alexis Farinacci breaks down the latest update to the MLB Pipeline prospect rankings, which has four Mets in the top 100 prospects.

On This Date in Mets History

1967: Bud Harrelson picked up his first career home run in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. Harrelson hit just seven home runs over his 16-year career.

1973: Just six years later, Willie Mays connected for 660th career home run, which would wind up being his last. It occurred in a 2-1 loss against the Reds.

Birthdays: Jesse Winker (31), Mike O’Connor (44), Skip Lockwood (78)

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After a putrid start to the season, optimism is flowing for the Mets lately, with the imminent return of the team’s ace the most recent reason.

Kodai Senga intends to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week, the 31-year-old told reporters Tuesday.

“I feel really good mechanically and physically,” Senga said through an interpreter.

Senga has dealt with a capsule strain in his right shoulder, as well as nerve inflammation in his triceps.

On Sunday he faced live hitters for the first time, throwing 22 pitches, and will throw another session on Thursday.

Senga’s return provides a potentially monumental boost for a Mets squad that is playing its best baseball of the season in recent weeks, winning 11 of its last 14 games.

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A quartet of home runs led the Mets past the Yankees Tuesday.

Starling Marte will miss at least a month.

Edwin Díaz began serving his suspension last night.

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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Dallas Keuchel from the Seattle Mariners.

The Minnesota Twins placed Chris Paddack on the injured list with right shoulder fatigue.

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Chris Bello explains why Brandon Nimmo deserves an All-Star nod.

The Subway Series is full of crosstown connections. David Melendi gives a full breakdown.

Tyler Antonelle discusses Alex Ramírez’s standout week in Binghamton in this edition of the Mets Minors Weekly Report.

Birthdays: Khalil Lee (26), Drew Gagnon (34), Luis Hernandez (40), Jason Middlebrook (49)

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Tim Healey of Newsday gave a few injury and roster updates in an article on Saturday. Most notably, the Mets are hoping for top prospect Drew Gilbert to return in mid July. He hasn’t played in a game since April 6. For more, read Healey’s report.

After an 11-1 series-opening win on Friday, the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Cubs, 8-1. Tylor Megill struggled heavily, giving up six of the eight runs, and the Mets struggled to get things going offensively.

The Mets and Cubs conclude their series on Sunday with a Sunday Night Baseball rubber match at 7:10 p.m. on ESPN. It will be Luis Severino (4-2, 3.52 ERA) on the mound for the Mets against Javier Assad (4-2, 2.75 ERA) for the Cubs.

Following their matchup against the Cubs will be on off day followed by a New York favorite: the return of the Subway Series, beginning Tuesday.

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Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are placing right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley on the injured list and recalling left-handed relief pitcher Danny Young. Young was optioned by the Mets following the game on June 12.

As tweeted by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized, Bryce Montes de Oca’s rehab assignment was moved to Double-A Binghamton. He threw one hitless inning and struck out two on 12 pitches (nine for strikes).

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The Washington Nationals lost Saturday night on the first walk-off pitch clock violation in MLB history. It kept the Mets within a half-game of Washington in the standings.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing Sanchez’s extension. It is a four-year extension that includes options and buys out his arbitration years to give the Phillies more control. Sanchez won’t be eligible for arbitration until 2026.

Per Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, the Miami Marlins are placing pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the injured list for the second time in 2024.

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Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ 8-1 loss to the Cubs on Saturday.

Colin Chatto discussed Starling Marte exiting Saturday’s game early and the note that he will undergo further testing on Monday.

On This Date in Mets History

1964: Ron Hunt became the first Mets player to be named a starter on an All-Star team.

Birthdays: Juan Castillo (54)

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The Houston Astros announced on Saturday that they scratched right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander from his start. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti pitched in Verlander’s place.

Of note, the Mets owe the Astros $17.5 million if Verlander pitches 140 innings. Before being scratched on Saturday, he was on pace for about 130 innings.

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We don’t want to jinx things, but things are looking up for the Mets as they have won four games in a row after a long slump of even being able to pull together back-to-back wins.

With J.D. Martinez swinging a very hot bat this month and going 3-for-3 on Saturday night, Martinez and the Mets put together a 5-1 win over the Padres. On Sunday, they go for the series sweep. Tylor Megill (1-3, 3.51 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets in the series finale against Dylan Cease (6-5, 3.36 ERA) for the Padres in a 1:40 PM ET matchup in New York.

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The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they selected outfielder Ramon Laureano to the major league roster and placed outfielder Michael Harris II on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider was also transferred to the 60-day injured list.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that on Saturday rookie phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto left his outing with triceps tightness.

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Matt Mongin recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, which included a Ryan Clifford walk-off for Binghamton.

The staff at Metsmerized Online discusses how we feel David Stearns should approach the trade deadline in a roundtable discussion.

Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ 5-1 win over the Padres on Saturday night, whichincluded two home runs from Martinez.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Calvin Schiraldi (62), Bob Rauch (75)

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said in a pregame press conference on Saturday that Kodai Senga is still only playing light catch and there are no current plans for him to advance to working on a mound yet.

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The Mets on Saturday retired former outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field. His family, friends, and many former teammates were on hand for the ceremony.

After winning two games in a row, the Mets dropped Game 3 of the series to the Diamondbacks 10-5 on Saturday.

The Mets and Diamondbacks close out their series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET. It will be Brandon Pfaadt (2-4, 4.16 ERA) on the mound for the Diamondbacks against Jose Quintana (1-5, 5.06 ERA) for the Mets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday announced the following roster moves:

• Right-handed pitcher Jordan Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
• Left-handed pitcher Brendon Little was recalled from Triple-A and was active on the roster on Saturday.

The Seattle Mariners announced the following roster transactions on Saturday:

• Right-handed pitcher Collin Snider was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
• Left-handed pitcher Gabe Speier was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 30 with a left rotator cuff strain.

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network, Julio Teheran is opting out of his minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.

The San Diego Padres announced a number of roster transactions on Saturday as well:

• Recalled right-handed pitchers Randy Vasquez and Logan Gilllaspie from Triple-A El Paso.
• Placed right-handed pitchers Yu Darvish (left groin strain; retroactive to May 30) and Joe Musgrove (right elbow inflammation; retroactive to May 29) on the 15-day injured list.

Per Los Angeles Dodgers reporter Kirsten Watson, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw faced hitters in a simulation game on Saturday for the first time post-surgery and said he feels good and has been recovering well.

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Matt Mongin recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday. The Syracuse-Buffalo game was called after an injury and Jiman Choi was granted release from the Mets.

Alexis Farinacci recapped the Mets’ offense’s explosive Friday night performance in which at least every starter had a hit.

Brian Wright writes an ode to the Mets’ home run king, Darryl Strawberry on the day of his retirement.

David Melendi recapped the Mets’ 10-5 loss to the Diamondbacks on Darryl Strawberry Day.

On This Day in Mets History

1994: The New York Mets drafted pitcher Paul Wilson.

Birthdays: Dean Chance (83)

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Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Acuña was removed from the Braves’ game against the Pirates on Sunday after going down while attempting to steal third base in the first inning. This is the second time Acuña has suffered a torn ACL, with the first occurring in July of 2021.

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Staring down a weekend sweep, the Mets rallied from a 3-1 ninth-inning deficit against Giants reliever Tyler Rogers, with Harrison Bader delivering a game-tying two-run double. After Brett Baty was intentionally walked, Omar Narváez dropped a walk-off single into center field – his first hit at Citi Field this season. Sean Manaea tossed five innings, allowing two runs, five hits, and one walk, striking out six. Adrian Houser allowed just a run on two hits in four innings of relief, earning his first win as a Met.

The Mets welcome the NL West-leading Dodgers to Citi Field for a three-game series beginning this afternoon. Tylor Megill (0-2, 3.00 ERA) will make his third start of the season, facing off against right-hander Gavin Stone (4-2, 3.60 ERA). The Dodgers are in the midst of their first five-game losing streak since 2019. This year, the Mets took two of three games at Dodger Stadium from April 19-21. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m.

Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that left-hander David Peterson will start for the Mets on Wednesday, with Adrian Houser shifting to the bullpen. Peterson has been on the injured list all season due to offseason hip surgery. Peterson had a rocky start to the 2023 season, including a demotion to Triple-A, but he had a 3.38 ERA after he was recalled on June 27.

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Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reported Sunday that MLB teams are preparing for Japanese fireballer Roki Sasaki to be posted after the 2024 season. The 22-year-old Sasaki has a 2.03 ERA with 437 strikeouts against 74 walks in 337 1/3 innings across four seasons for the Chiba Lotte Marines.

The Astros are optioning outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land, with veteran Jose Abreu expected to be activated. Loperfido is batting .333/.381/.436 in 43 plate appearances for Houston this season.

The Royals have placed infielder Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back sprain and recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha. Loftin has a .647 OPS in 35 plate appearances at the major league level this season.

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Johnluke Chaparro recaps the Mets’ win in their series finale against the Giants.

Christian De Block takes a look at Luis Severino‘s strong outing on Saturday.

John Wilson breaks down Pete Alonso‘s recent surge offensively.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: After George Foster crushes a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning, Dodgers hurler Tom Niedenfuer hits Ray Knight with a pitch, prompting the benches to empty. Ron Darling strikes out 12 in a complete game as the Mets dominate the Dodgers, 8-1.

2010: For the third straight day, the Mets shut out the Phillies, finishing off a sweep with a 3-0 victory. Mike Pelfrey dances around five walks in seven innings to outduel Cole Hamels for his seventh win of the season. Jose Reyes leads the way on offense, collecting three hits and driving in a pair of runs. This is the only second time the Mets have swept a series with just shutouts, with the other time being in 1969.

2014: Before the Mets’ contest against the Pirates, rapper 50 Cent throws out the first pitch at Citi Field, hurling the ball well past the left-handed batter’s box. The Mets then defeat the Pirates, 4-2, thanks to multi-hit efforts from Daniel Murphy and Juan Lagares.

2015: Noah Syndergaard tosses 7 1/3 shutout innings and crushes his first major league home run as the Mets roll to a sweep over the Phillies with a 7-0 victory. Syndergaard collects three hits on the day, while Lucas Duda goes deep twice and Michael Cuddyer adds a long ball of his own.

2016: After the Dodgers erase a 5-1 Mets lead in the top of the ninth inning, Curtis Granderson leads off the bottom half of the frame with a walk-off home run to give the Mets a 6-5 victory. David Wright and Juan Lagares also go deep, and Jacob deGrom holds the Dodgers to one run over seven innings.

Birthdays: Ed Nuñez (61), Danny Young (30)

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