Good morning, Mets fans! Tim Healey of Newsday gave a few injury and roster updates in an article on Saturday. Most notably, the Mets are hoping for top prospect Drew Gilbert to return in mid July. He hasn’t played in a game since April 6. For more, read Healey’s report. After an 11-1 series-opening win on Friday, the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Cubs, 8-1. Tylor Megill struggled...
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Jose Iglesias was back in the lineup for a second day in a row on Friday. The Mets were facing left-hander Shota Imanaga, so the move wasn’t peculiar. The move to pencil in Iglesias proved fruitful for manager Carlos Mendoza. The veteran went 2-for-2 against Imanaga, driving in Mark Vientos in the third inning to extend the Mets’ lead to 7-1. Iglesias, along with the entire offense,...
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The Mets took a seven-game win streak into Wednesday night’s series finale against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, looking for their eighth straight win and second series sweep in a row. The Mets were unable to get it done, dropping the series finale to the Rangers 5-3, snapping their win streak at seven. Sean Manaea (4-3, 4.00 ERA) was on the mound for his 15th start of the season. Manaea...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Houston Astros announced on Saturday that they scratched right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander from his start. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti pitched in Verlander’s place. Of note, the Mets owe the Astros $17.5 million if Verlander pitches 140 innings. Before being scratched on Saturday, he was on pace for about 130 innings. Latest Mets News We don’t want to...
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Cue the Trumpets. Edwin Díaz has returned. After throwing a hitless inning on Thursday night to secure his first save off the injured list against the Marlins, Carlos Mendoza gave the ball back to Díaz on Friday night looking for a consecutive save. Díaz came in, and while he bent, he did not break. The former All-Star allowed a lead-off single to Jurickson Profar, but struck out Manny...
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