Morning Briefing: Lindor Admits Concern Regarding Calf Strain

Good morning, Mets fans!

The New York Mets held on for a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins, earning a second straight victory and a series win. After Christian Scott exited early, the offense, highlighted by Brett Baty and Bo Bichette, and the bullpen carried the load. Devin Williams escaped a shaky ninth to secure the win. For more on this game, check out our recap.

Now onto the morning briefing!

Latest Mets News

Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports that Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed Mark Vientos after he blew through a stop sign on the bases, with Vientos acknowledging he can’t ignore coaching signals moving forward.

In more concerning news, Francisco Lindor admitted there is “definitely a level of concern” regarding his calf strain, though he intentionally doesn’t want to know the severity as he rehabs. Lindor exited Wednesday’s game after injuring his calf coming home on a hit and was placed on the IL the next day.

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In Brooklyn, Cyclones designated hitter Corey Collins launched a home run for Brooklyn off the rehabbing Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.

Latest MLB News

Expansion chatter is heating up as Kenneth Chan of the Daily Hive Vancouver reports that Vancouver’s city council has approved a formal process to pursue a Major League Baseball expansion team, signaling real momentum for a potential new franchise.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced they recalled pitcher Nolan Hoffman, optioned pitcher Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and released veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker.

Latest on MMO

David Melendi writes about Luke Weaver and his fearless attitude that helped the Mets end their 12-game losing streak.

Jordan Baron emphasizes Clay Holmes‘ strong performance that helped the Mets break their 12-game losing streak.

On This Date in Mets History

2007: On this day in 2007, the Mets defeated the Rockies with a surprise bunt walk-off. After nine scoreless innings, the Colorado Rockies took a 1-0 lead in the 10th inning against Billy Wagner. However, closer Brian Fuentes quickly got ahead of Damion Easley. Easley fought back and tied the game with a home run. Two innings later, with two outs and runners on second and third, Endy Chavez executed a perfectly placed drag bunt past Ryan Speier, snatching the Mets a walk-off win.