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Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that the Mets have hope that Francisco Lindor may be back from injury in about a month. However, there is still no firm timetable in place. Both Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. are still without any timetable for a return to play.

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On Monday night, the Mets defeated the Nationals 16-7 in 12 innings. After a closely contested contest throughout, a 10-run top of the 12th inning gave the Mets a commanding lead 10-run lead. The breakout was much needed for an offense that underperformed through the first month-plus of the season.

The Mets will play the second game of a four game set against the Nationals on Tuesday at 6:45 pm EST, with Nolan McLean taking the mound.

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On Monday, the Mets announced that their No. 13 ranked prospect, Zach Thornton, is being called up to the big leagues per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He will start in place of the injured Clay Holmes, who would have been Wednesday’s starter in Washington.

This season, Thornton has been good in seven starts across Double-A and Triple-A, working to a 3.16 ERA. The 24-year-old’s last outing may have influenced the decision, pitching six one run innings, allowing just three hits while striking out nine. If Thornton can perform in his debut, he could very well stay around long-term given the timeline of Holmes’ injury.

SNY Mets shared video of Carlos Mendoza saying Kodai Senga threw live BP Sunday, throwing three innings on 46 pitches, with his velocity reaching 96 mph.

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MLB shared that Gio Urshela announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons, after spending time with the Guardians, Blue Jays, Yankees, Twins, Angels, Tigers, Braves and A’s.

The Braves announced that OF Ronald Acuña Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list, placing INF Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Orioles announced that INF Jackson Holliday has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

MLB announced the NL and AL players of the week. Angel Martínez won in the American League, going 7-for-19 (.368 AVG), with 4 HR, 7 RBI and a 1.481 OPS. Gavin Sheets won in the National League, going 10-for-16 (.625 AVG), with 4 HR, 8 RBI and a 2.177 OPS.

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Christian De Block discussed the Mets’ promising offensive homestand.

Brandyn Pokrass previewed the Mets’ series with the Nationals.

David Melendi provided details on the promotion of Thornton.

David Melendi presented 3 Up, 3 Down.

Nathan Cooper recapped the Mets’ minor league performances from Sunday.

On This Date in Mets History

2015: The Mets’ three-game winning streak was snapped in a 10-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. St. Louis broke the game open with a six-run sixth inning off Dillon Gee.

Born on This Date: Rick Cerone (1954), Turk Wendell (1967).