Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans. Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Acuña was removed from the Braves’ game against the Pirates on Sunday after going down while attempting to steal third base in the first inning. This is the second time Acuña has suffered a torn ACL, with the first...

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Morning Briefing: Concern Level Low Over Kodai Senga’s Tricep Tightness

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Kodai Senga did not throw his scheduled bullpen session because he was experiencing tricep tightness. Mendoza said the concern level is low with Senga, and they expect the right-hander to throw a bullpen session at the end of this week. Senga is eligible to come off the injured list on May 27. Latest Mets News Tylor Megill allowed four...

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Morning Briefing: Tylor Megill Set to Make Return to Rotation Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin a three-game series against the Guardians at Progressive Field this evening, with Tylor Megill (0-1, 2.25 ERA) slated to make his return to the rotation against righty Ben Lively (2-2, 3.06 ERA). Megill has been sidelined since April 1 due to a shoulder injury. This is the Mets’ first series in Cleveland since 2016 and Francisco Lindor’s first...

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Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga Provides Rehab Update

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga spoke to reporters on Monday about his rehab process, saying he wants to make sure his mechanics are right before taking the next step. Senga said he believes his injury at least partially was caused by an issue with his mechanics. Senga offered some optimism regarding his progress, but he didn’t give an exact timeline. He’s eligible to come off...

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Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez Has Stitches Removed From Thumb

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Alvarez had his stitches removed from his thumb on Monday, but he’ll continue to travel with the team to participate in pregame pitcher and catcher meetings. Alvarez had surgery on his left thumb roughly two weeks ago, and the recovery period is expected to be eight weeks. Since Alvarez went down, the Mets have gone just 6-10. Latest Mets News Brandon...

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