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Michael Conforto took batting practice on Saturday as he progresses in his return to the field, as noted by Logan Barer of Metsmerized.
The Mets will look to split their four-game series against the Padres today at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Latest Mets News
As reported by Tim Healey of Newsday, according to a source, the New York Mets signed Cesar Puello to a minor league deal. Puello, who was with the Mets organization from 2007-2015 will join Triple-A Syracuse. Puello was batting .158/.370/.184 prior to being signed by the Mets.
Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, The San Diego Padres have claimed Mets pitcher Sam McWilliams off of waivers. He was DFA’d by the Mets this past week.
According to Metsmerized’s Michael Mayer, the New York Mets have signed 26-year old infielder Luis Gonzalez who reached the Triple-A level in 2019.
Latest MLB News
Per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, the New York Yankees called up Chris Gittens ahead of their Saturday night game against the Red Sox. Gittens was hitting .283/.486/.585 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before being called up on Saturday.
Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated noted in a tweet that Gittens is the first player in Yankees franchise history to wear the No. 92 in pinstripes.
According to the Gazette Sports, former Air Force pitcher Griffin Jax is the first Air Force Falcoln to reach the major leagues.
Per the WBSC, Team USA Baseball has officially qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and is Japan bound for this Summer’s Olympic Games. Former Met Todd Frazier is one of the players that will be headed to Japan this Summer. Congratulations Team USA!
Latest Minor League Baseball News
MiLB-Transactions reported on Saturday night that the Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed pitcher Matt Mullenbach to a minor league contract.
Mets Minor League Scores from Saturday, June 5, 2021
Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3 New Hampshire Fisher Cats 8
St. Lucie Mets 4 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 9
Brooklyn Cyclones 4 jersey Shore BlueClaws 5
Syracuse Mets 7 vs Buffalo Bisons 6
Latest on MMO
Connor Grey recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate action from across the minor leagues from Friday night, June 4.
Dan Quinones recaps Joey Lucchesi’s tough loss in San Diego on Friday night.
John Flanigan breaks down Jose Peraza taking advantage of increased playing time.
Michael Mayer looks back on the day in history when the Mets drafted the captain, David Wright.
Jack Ramsey dissects Francisco Lindor’s slow start in the 2021 season.
Joseph Langan talks about the hard work Brett Baty put in to help get him to where he is today.
Elliot Teichman was on the Mets vs Padres game thread for Saturday night.
On This Date in Mets History
1992: Eddie Murray set a new RBI record for switch hitters with 1,510 runs.
Birthdays: Joey Lucchesi (28), Jesus Feliciano (42), David Lamb (46), Bud Harrelson (77)
Let’s go Mets!
