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The Mets had a field day at the plate on Tuesday as they defeated the Tigers in the series opener by a score of 10-2. New York faced an early deficit after Freddy Peralta allowed two runs in the top of the second, but the offense slowly piled on. A.J. Ewing had a highly productive debut, going 1-for-2 with three walks. His first big league hit was a triple on a high-and-in sinker that he scorched on the ground. Overall, it was an extremely productive day for the Mets’ bats.
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Today, the Mets face off against the Tigers in the second game of their series. Christian Scott (0-0, 3.27 ERA) takes the mound for New York. He’ll face veteran Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.57 ERA), who is returning from a six-game suspension. The game kicks off at 7:10 p.m. ET and will air on SNY.
As a corresponding move for Ewing’s promotion to the big leagues, the Mets have designated outfielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment, according to MLB.com‘s Anthony DiComo. Ibáñez went 0-for-6 in his only plate appearances as a Met.
Carlos Mendoza said (via DiComo) that Luis Robert Jr.‘s lumbar spine disc herniation injury is not progressing well, which should give Ewing a prolonged chance to prove himself.
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MLB.com recently held a poll ranking AL and NL Rookie of the Year candidates. The Mets’ Nolan McLean topped the NL rankings with 23 out of 39 first-place votes, followed by Sal Stewart and JJ Wetherholt. In the AL, Munetaka Murakami is the current frontrunner with Kevin McGonigle ranking second.
The Diamondbacks have traded outfielder Alek Thomas to the Dodgers for 17-year-old minor leaguer Jose Requena. Thomas, now 26, was once one of the best prospects in the league but has struggled to find his footing, as he owns a career .634 OPS across nearly 1500 career plate appearances.
Per ESPN‘s Jeff Passan, MLB and the MLBPA are currently holding their first talks about the collective bargaining agreement. The current CBA expires in December.
The Braves have placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger. To take Murphy’s place on the roster, Atlanta signed veteran backstop Sandy León to a major league deal.
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Brandyn Pokrass previews the Mets’ series against the Tigers.
David Melendi looks at the newly called up A.J. Ewing’s trek to the big leagues.
Tyler Antonelle writes his weekly report on the Mets’ minor league system.
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Born on This Date: Bobby Valentine (1950), Mychal Givens (1990).
