Author: Michael Mayer

Game Thread: Braves vs. Nationals, 6:45 PM

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves entered Wednesday tied for the third wild card spot. The Mets pulled off an incredible win on Wednesday when they rallied back from being no-hit through eight innings to winning 6-2 over the Blue Jays. The Mets have a half-game lead over the Braves, pending Atlanta’s result. The Padres enter their Wednesday game with a two-game lead for the first wild...

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Mets Minors Recap: Jonah Tong Makes Double-A Debut in Hitless Fashion

Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong made his Double-A debut on Thursday night, and all he did was toss six hitless innings. Triple-A Syracuse utility player Luke Ritter hit his Mets minor league leading 26th home run of the season. Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (77-56) 11, Syracuse Mets (71-62) 5 BOX SCORE DH Drew Gilbert: 0-for-5, 3 K (.659 OPS) LF Luke Ritter: 2-for-4, HR (26th), SB,...

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Mets Activate J.D. Martinez; Claim José Azócar Off Waivers

The New York Mets announced a series of roster moves on Thursday. Veteran designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been activated off the paternity list and outfielder DJ Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding move. The Mets also added an outfielder to the 40-man roster when they claimed José Azócar off waivers from the Padres. To make room on the 40-man, the Mets moved...

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Assistant GM Ian Levin Leaving Mets After 20 Years

Mets assistant general manager and vice president of baseball operations Ian Levin announced that he’s leaving the team after the 2024 season. The news comes a week after it was reported that director of major league operations Elizabeth Benn won’t return to the Mets for the 2025 season a couple of weeks after the Mets decided not to bring back multiple long-time scouts, including...

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Dedniel Núñez Returns to Injured List

On Thursday, the New York Mets announced right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez is returning to the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness. The Mets recently activated Núñez off the IL with forearm tightness, and he made one appearance on August 24. Núñez has been arguably the Mets’ best reliever this season with a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 35 innings during his...

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