Good morning, Mets fans!
Tonight will mark the pitching matchup of the year. The hottest pitcher on the planet (Jacob deGrom 5-2, 1.51 ERA) will face off against the pitcher of the decade (Clayton Kershaw 1-4, 2.76 ERA). DeGrom has been on fire lately, as he’s posted a sub-one ERA in his past 11 starts. You can watch this game at 7:15 p.m. on FOX, MLB Network and listen on 710 WOR.
Yesterday, one pitch ruined Zack Wheeler‘s otherwise strong outing as the Mets lost their fourth consecutive game 4-2.
Latest Mets News
The Mets made a couple of roster moves for the previously reported call-ups of Kevin Kaczmarski and Drew Smith. They transferred AJ Ramos to the 60-day DL and DFA’d Hansel Robles. They also sent Chris Flexen and Paul Sewald to Las Vegas.
Lindsey Alder of The Athletic disclosed how Drew Smith learned that he was going to New York.
Mets prospect Jaison Paniagua was suspended for the next 72 contests after testing positive for Stanozolol. He had been knocked around to tune of a 9.54 ERA throughout his first five DSL games.
The Mets released Vance Worley from their Triple-A affiliate.
In his press conference yesterday, Sandy Alderson talked about Jose Reyes‘s important contributions to the team. Alderson also didn’t confirm or deny that the Mets would be a seller this summer.
David Wright continued his rehab and took swings in a batting cage.
Andres Gimenez (72) and Peter Alonso (73) made MLB.com top-100 prospect rankings.
Brandon Nimmo could participate in the home-run derby, per Tim Healey of Newsday.
Latest MLB News
Evan Drellich of NBCSBoston.com believes the Red Sox are interested in trading for a reliever and utility infielder. If that report is true, it could make the Red Sox as a potential fit for Jeurys Familia and Asdrubal Cabrera.
Despite earlier speculation that Hanley Ramirez was involved in a federal probe, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweeted that that was not the case.
The White Sox reinstated Avisail Garcia from the 10-Day DL.
Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna received a 75 game suspension due to domestic violence allegations.
The Pirates placed Francisco Cervelli on the 7-day concussion DL.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports learned Major League Baseball will not allow players that are affiliated with Mexican League teams to sign with MLB teams.
Latest NL East News
The Phillies signed longtime National Danny Espinosa to a minor-league deal.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has inquired on Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, but found the asking price to be too high.
The Braves put SP Mike Soroka on the 10-day DL with shoulder inflammation.
Bryce Harper will participate in the Home Run Derby if and only if he’s selected to the MLB All-Star team.
Latest on MMO
Mathew Brownstein revisited his interview with Drew Smith.
Tim Ryder recapped Alderson’s press conference.
John Sheridan continued his 3 Up: 3 Down series.
On This Date in Mets History
Ron Hunt was named as the Mets first-ever All-Star representative in 1964
Birthdays: Juan Castillo (48).
Let’s Go Mets!!
