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Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway was fired by Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League just 33 games into his tenure. The team has just a 16-17 record and sports a team ERA of 6.78. Callaway remains on MLB’s ineligible list through at least 2022 after the league office concluded that he had violated its policies on harassment.
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The Mets extended their winning streak to a season-high four games, routing the Nationals 13-5. Washington jumped out to a 3-0 lead against David Peterson, but the Mets fired back with 12 runs over the next four innings. Starling Marte and Nick Plummer both homered and drove in four, Francisco Lindor collected three hits and drove in a run for the eighth straight game, and Pete Alonso added his 13th homer of the year. The Mets are now 33-17 on the year and lead the second-place Braves by 9.5 games.
Righties Michel Otañez and Bryce Montes De Oca have both been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. Otañez has pitched to a sparkling 1.80 ERA with six saves and 20 strikeouts in 15 innings (12.0 K/9) for Binghamton. Montes De Oca has picked up three saves while turning in a 3.31 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 16.1 innings (13.2 K/9). Both hurlers have touched 102 miles per hour this year.
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The Cubs placed outfielder Seiya Suzuki and former-Met infielder, Jonathan Villar, on the injured list. Suzuki suffered a left ring finger sprain while Villar suffered a mouth injury during a workout. Pitchers Anderson Espinoza, Matt Swarmer, and Brandon Hughes were recalled along with outfielder Nelson Velàzquez, while ex-Met Robert Gsellman was designated for assignment. The Cubs also promoted former-Met prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to High-A South Bend.
The Royals placed Zack Greinke on the IL with a forearm strain along with fellow pitchers Matt Peacock and Gabe Speier. Outfielder Kyle Isbel was reinstated from his injury, and pitchers Arodys Vizcaino, Jose Cuas, and Foster Griffin were summoned to the big-league roster.
The Brewers were dealt a big blow as they placed righty Brandon Woodruff on the IL with a sprained right ankle. The two-time All-Star was off to a bit of a rocky start, but his peripherals suggested a more encouraging picture. Last season, Woodruff finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting. Right-hander Peter Strzelecki was called up to take his place.
Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez hit the longest home run of the season on Monday afternoon in Colorado. The ball traveled 496 feet and landed by the Silver Bullet Bar that sits beyond the stands in the upper deck in right field.
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Alexis Farinacci writes about Nick Plummer’s memorable first MLB hit.
Daniel M. breaks down Mike Vasil’s debut in Brooklyn in the latest Mets Minors recap.
On This Date in Mets History
1964: The Mets are swept in a doubleheader by the Giants which takes an MLB-record nine hours and 52 minutes to complete. Juan Marichal throws a complete game in the opener, but the nightcap goes 23 innings and last seven hours and 23 minutes, with the Giants taking an 8-6 victory.
Birthdays: Dwight Bernard (70), Joe Orsulak (60), Gerson Bautista (27)
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