Right-hander Christian Scott will start the Mets’ series finale against the Twins on Thursday, Carlos Mendoza announced. Kodai Senga, who was in line to start that day, will remain in the starting rotation but will be pushed to Saturday. Mendoza also said David Peterson will remain in the bullpen through this turn in the rotation. “The way Scott has been throwing the ball over the...
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The big club gets a much-needed day off today, but all four of the Mets’ full-season minor league affiliates are in action. In Syracuse, Jack Wenninger will look to continue his strong start to the season, while Will Watson aims to build on his solid outing from a week ago. In Brooklyn, A.J. Minter will make his second appearance in his rehab assignment. 6:35 PM · NBT Bank Stadium ·...
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The Mets have placed utilityman Jared Young on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Outfielder MJ Melendez has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Young’s roster spot. Additionally, the team has released right-handed pitcher Luis García. Young has been one of the few bright spots for the scuffling Mets offense, going 7-for-20...
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A.J. Minter made his first rehab appearance of the year, tossing a clean inning with one strikeout for Low-A St. Lucie. Minter’s fastball averaged 93 miles per hour and topped out at 93.5. The southpaw averaged 94.5 mph on his fastball in each of the last two seasons. His rehab assignment can last as long as 30 days. “We started the clock,” Carlos Mendoza said. “It will...
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While we wait for the Mets to begin their series in San Francisco tonight, their minor league affiliates have a couple of games this evening. St. Lucie begins their season in Jupiter, and Jonah Tong makes his second start of the season for Syracuse. 4:05 PM · NBT Bank Stadium · Toledo (1-4) at Syracuse (3-2) Syracuse Lineup Nick Morabito, DH MJ Melendez, RF Ronny Mauricio, SS Ryan Clifford, LF...
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