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Clay Holmes threw four scoreless innings in his second rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out three over 59 pitches.With the Trade Deadline approaching, the start also served as a showcase for interested contenders, and the Mets are considered more likely to trade Holmes than keep or extend him.
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The Syracuse Mets announced that manager Dick Scott has taken a leave of absence after undergoing successful surgery for kidney cancer, and he hopes to return to the dugout before the end of the season.
According to Pat Ragazzo of Athlon Sports, the Mets have recently sent scouts to evaluate players in the Cubs’ farm system, particularly at Double-A. With Chicago seeking pitching help, the two teams would be possible trade partners. Top 100 prospect Jefferson Rojas could be among the players on New York’s radar, although the Mets likely lack the available talent needed to pry him away.
A group of recent Mets draftees made their pro debuts on Tuesday with the St. Lucie Mets. Ryan Tayman homered on the first pitch he saw as a pro and John Smith III homered twice.
Latest MLB News
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap that would split certain baseball revenues evenly with players. The union argues the plan is misleading because owners could deduct billions in expenses and exclude major income sources, potentially lowering player compensation. Evan Drellich of The Athletic wrote about the dispute.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday’s game early with right hamstring tightness.
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Jorge Eckardt talks about the Mets’ plethora of left handed options incoming from the farm.
Rafael González looks at outfielder Tyrone Taylor‘s recent hot stretch.
Robert Colonna writes about Francisco Lindor‘s resurgence.
Tyler Antonelle writes his weekly report on the Mets’ minor league affiliates.
On This Day In Mets History
2004: Eric Valent hits for the eighth cycle in Mets history.
2015: Lucas Duda hits three home runs in a game against the Padres.
2015: Wilmer Flores becomes emotional on the field and in the dugout as rumors of a potential trade to the Brewers spread throughout the ballpark. After the game, Sandy Alderson announces that no deal has been reached and that Flores will remain in Queens.
On This Day In 1986 Mets
The Mets split their July 29 doubleheader against the Cubs, winning the opener 3-0 before dropping the nightcap 2-1. Ron Darling throws a six-hit shutout with eight strikeouts in Game 1, while Lenny Dykstra drives in two runs during a three-run fourth inning. In Game 2, the Mets tie the score on George Foster’s RBI single, but two Howard Johnson errors contribute to Chicago’s decisive unearned run in the seventh.
Born On This Date: Félix Mantilla (1934), Tyson Miller (1995)
