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Will Sammon and Tim Britton from The Athletic report that multiple teams are expected to show interest in Clay Holmes, despite his fractured fibula. As a result, the Mets are reportedly considering offering him a midseason extension, and Holmes has expressed a willingness to remain in New York. Retaining the 33-year-old beyond 2026 could provide much-needed stability to a rotation that has several uncertainties, rather than risking his departure in free agency.
Holmes has already proven that he can perform well in the New York market and would be a valuable addition to a rotation that raises numerous questions moving forward.
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Now onto the morning briefing!
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Sean Manaea rebounded impressively after allowing a leadoff home run, pitching seven strong innings and surrendering only two runs while striking out six batters. The Mets defeated the Royals 7-3, thanks in large part to a five-run fifth inning, which featured Tyrone Taylor‘s game-tying home run and crucial RBIs from Carson Benge, Francisco Alvarez and Bo Bichette. Additionally, Juan Soto contributed with a solo homer. This victory marked the Mets’ first series win in nearly a month. For more details on this game, check out our recap!
Not all news coming from Queens was positive, as Mark Vientos was placed on the injured list with a fractured hand after being hit by a pitch from Michael Wacha during the series finale against Kansas City. Vientos is expected to miss significant time and was considered a potential trade candidate. Although his overall statistics have not been strong, he has performed well against left-handed pitchers this season and could have served as a valuable trade asset for a team in need of right-handed hitting help.
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is the fifth confirmed participant for the 2026 Home Run Derby, which will take place on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Walker will be the eighth player from the Cardinals to compete in the event, joining a list that includes Jack Clark, Ray Lankford, Mark McGwire, Jim Edmonds, Albert Pujols, Matt Holliday and Carlos Beltran. He aims to become the first Cardinals player to win the competition.
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Robert Colonna gives us a mock draft update of pitchers, outfielders and shortstops for the upcoming MLB Draft.
On This Date in Mets History
1986: The Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium, 5-1. Bob Ojeda pitched a complete game, notching six strikeouts on one run and seven hits. Gary Carter would homer in the second, while Mookie Wilson and George Foster would drive in runs of their own as well, with Foster driving in three.
Born on This Date: Phil Bickford (1995), Bob Bailor (1951), Larry Burright (1937).
