New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that outfielder Aaron Judge has avoided a UCL tear, instead suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow. The two-time AL MVP has had a fantastic start to the 2025 season, batting .342 with 37 home runs throughout 103 games.

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The Mets squeaked out a 2-1 win to record their sixth consecutive victory Saturday night. David Peterson gave another strong outing, and the Mets’ big three relievers got it done. Read more here.

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According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Rays are acquiring infielder Tristin Gray from the White Sox in exchange for cash. Gray, 29, is hitting .270/.333/.472 with nine homers and 44 RBIs over 72 games for Triple-A Charlotte this season, while playing all four spots in the infield.

After leaving Saturday’s game early, Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone was placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. He’s hitting .148 in 40 games this season.

Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Kansas City Royals are acquiring outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Throughout 69 games this season for Arizona, Grichuk has slashed .243/.280/.462.

According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees have acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher Clayton Beeter and outfielder Brown Martinez. Rosario has played third base, second base and the outfield this season while batting .270 with 18 RBIs and five home runs.

Braves manager Brian Snitker announced that pitcher Grant Holmes will go on the IL with elbow tightness. In 111 innings this season, Holmes has posted a 3.81 ERA.

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David Melendi recaps Drew Gilbert‘s success and the latest news in the Mets minor league system.

Mojo Hill breaks down Brandon Nimmo‘s latest success.

Christian De Block evaluates the top middle/low leverage realif pitchers the Mets should covet at the trade deadline.

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In four at-bats, Alvarez logged two walks and a clutch double in the eighth inning that sparked a comeback rally for the desperate Mets. He also scored twice. But before he saw a pitch in his first at-bat, he was welcomed back to the bigs with a round of applause.

“It felt really special to be able to get that reception from the fans,” he said following the win. “I’m super-appreciative of all the fans here.”

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Alvarez, once heralded as a cornerstone of the Mets’ future after a breakout 2023 campaign that included 25 home runs and 63 RBIs across 123 games, has seen his power production fade over the last few years.

After struggling to replicate that impact in 2024, managing just 11 homers in 100 games, the downward trend continued into this season. In 35 appearances, Alvarez hit just three home runs and posted a .652 OPS before the Mets ultimately optioned him back to the minors in hopes of resetting his swing and confidence.

Speaking to reporters ahead of Monday’s matchup, Alverez said that he “learned a lot” from his time back in Syracuse.

“I think being down in Triple-A, what helped me was I learned how to be patient,” Alvarez said, via a translator. “I continued to work hard, continued to do what I needed to do, and just put in the time to eventually get back to the big leagues.”

Throughout his 19 games in Triple-A, Alvarez batted .299 with a jaw-dropping 11 home runs in 19 games, including seven in his last six games.

Alvarez’s return couldn’t have come at a better time, for both the Mets and the young catcher looking to reclaim his place in the lineup. He ended up throwing out a base runner, too.

With his power stroke seemingly rediscovered in Syracuse and renewed patience at the plate on display, Monday’s performance served as a reminder of the talent that once made him one of baseball’s most promising prospects.

Now back in Queens with a chip on his shoulder, Alvarez has a chance to rewrite the narrative and re-anchor his role in the Mets’ future.

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On Saturday, the Mets suffered a 5-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, securing a series loss to start off the second half. Clay Holmes started, tossing 5 1/3 innings while allowing four earned runs on six hits. He walked two batters and struck out two. Read more about the game here.

New York aims to land a win to close out the series this afternoon. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET.

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The Mets held a pregame ceremony to honor David Wright and retiring his number. Read more about the festivities here.

The Mets announced they have recalled Kevin Herget to the majors, while optioning Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. In two major league appearances this season, Herget has logged a 3.00 ERA.

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Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, the Yankees announced that they have recalled pitcher Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton and designated former Met Rico Garcia for assignment.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Guardians are listening to offers on pitchers Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase. Heyman also added that the prices are set very high and they are seen as not too likely to trade either one.

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Ahead of David Wright’s number retirement ceremony, Brian Wright wrote about his best moments.

MMO writer Matt Mancuso also talked about meeting Wright himself.

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According to The Athletic’s Evan Drellich, the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to finalize their sale to a group led by Patrick Zalupski for approximately $1.7 billion. The team is likely to remain in the Tampa Bay area.

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The Mets lost reliever Rico Garcia to waivers, as the Yankees claimed the right-hander after the Mets DFA’d him earlier this week, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. Garcia pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in two outings with the Mets this season.

Outfielder Travis Jankowski elected free agency rather than report to Triple-A Syracuse. In limited big-league action, Jankowski slashed .244/.286/.575 over 45 at-bats with three different teams this season.

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Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby last night. In case you missed it, check out the full results here.

The All-Star Game is set for tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

The Hanshin Tigers of Japan have signed right-hander Grant Hartwig, formerly of the Mets, according to Japanese baseball reporter Yakyu Cosmopolitan.

The Minnesota Twins selected shortstop Bruin Agbayani in the sixth round of the MLB draft (No. 179 overall). Agbayani, ranked No. 234 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 250 prospects list, is the son of former Mets outfielder Benny Agbayani.

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The Mets selected Peter Kussow with their fourth-round pick and Peyton Prescott with their fifth-round selection.

Check out Mets Minors for coverage and scouting reports of every single player the Mets selected in this year’s draft, including rounds 4-20 from Monday.

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Carlos Mendoza noted Winker will return to New York instead of joining the team in Kansas City for an MRI. Mendoza said that the designated hitter/outfielder might be looking at another IL trip but will know more after the test results.

The team recently placed Starling Marte on the IL with a knee bruise and designated Travis Jankowski for assignment. However, Jeff McNeil has proven he can man all three outfield spots, and the newly returned Luisangel Acuña has spent time at center in his recent stint in Syracuse.

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The injury bug just won’t let Jesse Winker go.

Two days after returning from a two-month stint on the injured list with an oblique strain, the Mets outfielder exited Thursday’s game against the Orioles with back tightness, according to Mets officials.

Winker, 31, appeared in just one at-bat before being pulled from the lineup. He popped out in the second inning and appeared to grimace after the swing. Mark Vientos pinch-hit for him during his next scheduled plate appearance.

It marked yet another setback in what has been a stop-and-start season for the veteran slugger.

Before his injury, Winker was slashing a modest .232/.313/.406 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 24 games this season.

Throughout his MLB career, the 31-year-old has played in 750 games, while posting a .261 career batting average with 96 home runs and 334 RBIs.

Winker has dealt with a string of injuries in recent seasons, making it difficult for him to build any sustained momentum.

Each time he appears to be turning a corner, another setback seems to follow. The Mets had hoped his return would provide a spark to their lineup, but instead, he suffered yet another setback.

The stop-and-start nature of his season has only added to the uncertainty surrounding his role and impact moving forward, as the All-Star break approaches.

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According to MLB reporter Francys Romero, New York is among several organizations showing interest in Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera ahead of the deadline.

Cabrera, 27, has quietly put together a strong season for Miami. Through 15 starts, he owns a 3.33 ERA with 80 strikeouts and a 1.23 WHIP across 78 1/3 innings. Known for his electric fastball, Cabrera’s four-seamer averages 96.7 mph this season.

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While walks have occasionally been an issue, as he has issued free passes to nine percent of the batters he has faced, Cabrera’s ability to limit hard contact and rack up strikeouts makes him an appealing mid-rotation arm.

In recent weeks, the 27-year-old has taken his game to another level. Over his last seven starts, Cabrera has posted a 1.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 42/16 K/BB ratio in 37 innings, while earning a win in three of those outings.

Since making his big league debut in Miami during the 2021 season, Cabrera has tossed 372 1/3 major league innings, posting a 20-25 record with a 4.11 ERA.

Cabrera is under team control through the 2028 season. Cabrera represents a potential high-upside deadline addition to the Mets’ rotation.

With the deadline approaching, Cabrera stands out as a cost-effective option to bolster the back end of the Mets’ rotation for the back end of the regular season and a potential postseason run.

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A division rival has claimed pitcher Tyler Zuber off waivers from the Mets.

The Miami Marlins announced they have claimed Zuber, a 30-year-old right-hander, who the Mets initially acquired at last year’s trade deadline from the Rays for right-hander Paul Gervase. Zuber spent the majority of his time in the Mets organization at Triple-A Syracuse. 

Zuber made just one relief appearance for New York this season—on June 22 at Philadelphia, logging two innings, allowing two earned runs on three hits, striking out three, and exiting with a 9.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. New York optioned him on June 23 after recalling him just two days earlier; he was later designated for assignment on Saturday.

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In Triple-A Syracuse this season, Zuber posted a 6.11 ERA across 28 innings pitched.

Throughout four major league seasons while spending time with the Royals, Rays, and Mets, Zuber has appeared in 56 games, compiling a 1‑5 record with a 5.27 ERA and 62 strikeouts across 54 2/3 innings.

Zuber is known for his mid-90s fastball, which features above-average spin and induced vertical break. He also features a cutter, sweeper and changeup. Despite limited major‑league success, he brings swing‑and‑miss potential, posting a strikeout rate above 10 per inning in the minors and majors.

The right-hander will kick off his Marlins tenure in Triple-A Jacksonville.

Zuber heads to Jacksonville aiming to revive his career and earn another shot at the majors.

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“My confidence is not low right now, but I am not going to tell you that it’s very high, too,” Alvarez said via The Athletic’s Will Sammon. “My confidence is always there. It’s a part of my game, and it’s a part of my mindset. So, for me, it is always there, but it’s not 100 percent. But we can say it is at 90 percent right now.”

Following a rough start to the season at the plate in the big leagues, slashing .236/.319/.332, the Mets elected to send Alvarez down to Triple-A to make some adjustments, where he remains over two weeks later.

Despite heading down to Syracuse, the work ethic remains the same for the catcher.

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“Baseball never stops,” said Alvarez. “If I stop and think about why I am down here and start to feel angry or sad or frustrated, I’m losing time. And I don’t have that much time to lose. I don’t have time to think about all of that. I just have to keep working, keep doing my thing, and that’s it.”

Since his demotion, Alvarez has reestablished himself at the plate, batting .256/.326/.590 while blasting four home runs in 11 games.

“The day he got here, he was ready to work and committed to being better,” said Syracuse bench coach and Alvarez confidant J.P. Arencibia, who described his attitude as “unbelievable,” per Mike Puma of The New York Post.

Initially earning his shot in the big leagues during the 2023 season, primarily due to his offensive firepower, the Venezuela native has been experimenting with batting stances in Syracuse that he used during the 2023 season.

“I’ve been working on putting both together,” said Alvarez. “I feel more powerful.”

Defensively, Alvarez, once considered one of the game’s premier pitch framers, took a clear step back in 2024 at the big league level, ranking fourth worst in strike rate on borderline pitches among 57 qualified catchers before his demotion and subsequent adjustments.

Despite his struggles as a framer to open the season in the MLB, Arencibia, Syracuse’s bench coach, believes his framing has been refined throughout his two-plus weeks in Triple-A.

“He’s in the 100th percentile in Triple-A [in framing] in the 10 [games] that he’s been here,” said Arencibia.

With his swing potentially rediscovered and his framing refined, Alvarez is positioning himself to return and contribute at a high level in the big leagues. If Alvarez says in the minors through Saturday, he will not become a free agent until after the 2029 season, a year later than anticipated.

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The Mets secured a Subway Series win with a dominant 12-6 victory on Saturday. After a rough start on the mound from Frankie Montas, the Mets’ offense erupted with Pete Alonso leading the charge, driving in five runs. Read more about the game here.

The Mets will aim to collect a series sweep over the Yankees this afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET.

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The Mets announced they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a one-year major league contract. Pop has made four big league appearances this season, posting a 13.50 ERA over 5 1/3 innings. To make room, right-hander Austin Warren was optioned to Triple-A, and Tyler Zuber was designated for assignment.

The organization also made international history, signing 19-year-old right-hander Matteo Marelli from Rovigo, Italy, as reported by Metsmerized’s own Michael Mayer. Marelli is the first European amateur player ever signed by the Mets and will begin his pro career in the Dominican Summer League.

Francisco Alvarez homered for the fourth time in seven games with Triple-A Syracuse.

Kodai Senga continued his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton, allowing three earned runs on six hits over 3 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four on 68 pitches (44 strikes). Before going on the injured list, Senga was 7-3 with a 1.47 ERA in 13 starts.

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Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery after suffering a likely UCL tear, according to manager Aaron Boone.

Bartolo Colón announced that he has been inducted into the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame. Over his MLB career, Colón went 247-188 with a 4.12 ERA and 2,535 strikeouts in 3,461 2/3 innings.

The White Sox announced the sad passing of former All-Star closer and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks. Jenks passed away on July 4 in Sintra, Portugal, after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44.

Infielder Jeimer Candelario confirmed he has signed a minor league deal with the Yankees and will report to Triple-A on Monday. Before being released by Cincinnati earlier this season, Candelario hit .113/.198/.213 in 22 games.

The Astros signed right-hander Héctor Neris to a major league contract and optioned right-hander Jason Alexander to Triple-A. Neris has posted a 7.80 ERA over 15.0 innings in 23 appearances this season.

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Alexis Farinacci wrote about Juan Soto’s latest big performance.

Chris Bello continued his MLB power rankings series.

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The Mets signed infielder Pablo Reyes to a minor-league deal on Saturday, per The Athletic’s Will Sammon. In 25 games with the New York Yankees this season, Reyes is slashing .194/.242/.226. He appeared in one game for the Mets last year, along with 63 games in Syracuse.

The Mets also announced that they have recalled Chris Devenski and Tyler Zuber from Triple-A and optioned Blade Tidwell and Justin Garza. Tidwell was optioned after tossing 3 2/3 innings on Friday, while Garza was tagged for four earned runs in two innings before being sent down.

On Saturday, the Mets snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the division rival Philadelphia Phillies. New York’s offense was humming with seven home runs. The seven solo homers tied an MLB record for a single game. Griffin Canning tossed five innings while allowing three earned runs on six hits. Devenski got the final three outs.

The Mets look to win the series over Philly tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

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According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, right-hander Max Kranick will miss 3-4 weeks after an MRI revealed a minor flexor strain. Kranick has logged a 3.65 ERA across 37 innings this season.

Top prospect Jonah Tong continued his dominant stretch in Double-A, tossing 7 2/3 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and two hits allowed for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The 21-year-old righty now owns a 1.75 ERA over 67 innings in 2025.

Reliever Brooks Raley looked sharp in his second rehab outing for Single-A St. Lucie, throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts on 15 pitches (13 strikes) as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

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The Padres announced that they designated outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment.

The Braves announced that they recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A Gwinnett and placed veteran starter Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list with a fractured rib cage. Cox has a 4.21 ERA in 25 2/3 innings this year in Triple-A.

Per C. Trent Rosecrans, Chase Burns will start for the Cincinnati Reds against the Yankees on Tuesday. In the minors this season, Burns has tossed 66 innings while logging a 1.77 ERA. He was the second overall pick in the draft last year out of Wake Forest.

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