Sunday was a day of offense for one, and almost none for the rest. The organization went 2-2, with a few promising performances and some discouraging ones. Both Syracuse (Triple-A) and Brooklyn (High-A) picked up a win, with Syracuse’s being particularly impressive, while Binghamton (Double-A) and St. Lucie (Single-A) each lost.

There have been two prospects making noise in Syracuse over the past week-plus. Ryan Clifford has been a major power threat, with six home runs in his past 11 games, while the generally underperforming Kevin Parada has suddenly found his stride.

It seems that a call to Triple-A has done wonders for the 24-year-old Parada, who, since being drafted 11th overall in 2022, has severely underperformed his lofty expectations. However, since being called to Syracuse, he is batting nearly .400 with an OPS over .900 in seven games. A very welcoming sight for a prospect many deemed to have passed his timeframe for a jump to the big leagues.

Ryan Clifford. Photo by Herm Card

Triple-A

Syracuse Mets 11, Rochester Red Wings 6

Box Score

• CF Nick Morabito: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB
• 1B Ryan Clifford: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB
• C Kevin Parada: 1-for-5, R, 2 RBI
• SS Jackson Cluff: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI

The Syracuse offense erupted for 11 runs on Sunday, led by the scorching hot Clifford, who homered for the sixth time in 11 games. Before Clifford’s 416-foot, 110.7 mph blast in the fifth, Kevin Parada kept his elite stretch of hitting since his promotion, diving in a pair of runs in the fourth. Since being promoted to Triple-A, the catcher is batting .385 with a .914 OPS, seemingly finally turning a corner in his development.

• RHP Jack Weisenburger: 4.1 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 5 K
• LHP Nate Lavender: 1.2 IP, H, R, ER, 5 K, W
• RHP Joey Gerber: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB
• RHP Jonathan Pintaro: 1.2 IP, H, R, ER, 4 K
• RHP Dylan Ross: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 2 K

It was a solid day for the Mets’ pitching staff, led by Weisenburger. The right-hander’s fifth start of the season was his best, allowing just one earned run after allowing three or more in the previous four. Ross had a nice outing, something that has not necessarily been easy to come by in 2026 for the Mets’ No. 17 prospect, lowering his ERA to 7.15.

Double-A

Portland Sea Dogs 3, Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1

Box Score

• DH Marco Vargas: 2-for-3, 2B
• C Chris Suero: 0-for-4, K
• 3B Jacob Reimer: 0-for-3, BB, K
• 1B JT Schwartz: 3-for-3, HR, RBI

As has been the case for much of the season, Binghamton struggled to hit the baseball in Sunday’s contest. The number four Mets prospect, Reimer, struggled as he has for the majority of the season, striking out twice, with his batting average dropping to .207. The troubling aspect of Reimer’s game over the past 10 games is his lack of power, mustering just two extra-base hits over the stretch while striking out 12 times.

• LHP Jonathan Santucci: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 5 K
• RHP Guillo Zuñiga: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• LHP Gabriel Rodriguez: 0.2 IP, H, 3 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, K, L
• RHP Dan Hammer: 1.1 IP, 0 R, BB
• LHP Jefry Yan: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R

The pitching for the Rumble Ponies on Saturday was superb, with the staff not allowing an earned run. All of their runs allowed came on a throwing error in the seventh inning. Mets’ eighth-ranked prospect Santucci delivered a superb outing, striking out five over his five innings, lowering his season ERA to 4.30. The only blemish on the outing was his inability to get past the fifth inning, something he has only done twice in his 10 starts this season.

High-A

Brooklyn Cyclones 2, Wilmington Blue Rocks 0

Box Score

• 2B Mitch Voit: 0-for-3, BB, K
• C Ronald Hernandez: 2-for-4, K
• 1B Corey Collins: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, BB, 2 K
• RF JT Benson: 1-for-4, 2B, R

Despite a quiet day, as seems to be the norm this season, the Cyclones mustered just enough offense to get the job done. However, the season-long struggles for the offense continue to persist heading into June. Of the nine batters in the lineup on Sunday, just four have batting averages above the Mendoza line, and just two have an OPS higher than .700. After a two-hit day yesterday that included a home run, Mitch Voit, the Mets’ sixth-best prospect, did not follow his offensive outburst with much. However, he has been heating up as of late, having nine hits, including three extra-base hits, over his last 10 contests.

• LHP Daviel Hurtado: 3.2 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 3 K
• RHP Bryce Jenkins: 1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K, W
• RHP Juan Arnaud: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
• RHP Hunter Hodges: 1.1 IP, H, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Cristofer Gomez: 1.0 IP H, 0 R, 2 K

It was an elite showing for the Brooklyn pitching staff, holding the opposition scoreless. Hurtado made his second consecutive scoreless outing since his call to High-A, pitching 7.2 innings, allowing three hits, and just one walk. If he can keep his strong pitching performances going, he could reach Double-A by the end of the season.

Single-A

Bradenton Marauders 8, St. Lucie Mets 3

Box Score

• SS Elian Peña: 0-for-4, BB, K
• CF Yohairo Cuevas: 1-for-1, 2B, 2 R, 2 BB, HBP
• C Julio Zayas: 2-for-2, R, 2 BB
• 1B Randy Guzman:  0-for-5

It was a rough day for the St. Lucie offense on Sunday. Peña, the Mets’ seventh-best prospect, struggled after going 10-for-21 over the previous six games. Cuevas and Zayas reached base a total of eight times, showing promise for the future.

• RHP Jonathan Jimenez: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, L
• RHP Elwis Mijares: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, ER, 3 K
• RHP Justin Armbruester: 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Josh Blum: 1.0 IP, 0 R, K
• RHP Joe Scarborough: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB

It was a struggle for the Mets’ pitching staff on Sunday, allowing eight earned runs, including seven earned runs. Coming off of a bounce back outing, Jimenez struggled mightily with his control, walking three in his three innings of work. It has been a theme this season, per the young right-hander, who has walked two or more in eight out of his 10 appearances.

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Despite poor play from the team, several Mets players are on track for a return to play in the coming weeks. Carlos Mendoza shared in a video from SNY Mets that Francisco Lindor has started baseball activities, although there is still no timetable for his return.

In more immediate news, there is a “good chance” that Jared Young will be activated on Tuesday, and a possibility that LHP A.J. Minter could follow the same track.

Jorge Polanco went through a full workout on Monday, and will possibly begin a rehab assignment this week. Francisco Alvarez is hot on his heels, as the catcher has already begun baseball activities and appears to be on track to beat his eight-week timetable.

Kodai Senga is getting closer to a return to play, as the righty threw a bullpen on Monday and the goal is for him to make a rehab start on Thursday.

Finally, there is still no update on Luis Robert Jr.

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On Monday, the Mets lost their fourth straight game, this time 7-2 to the Reds. Nolan McLean had a second consecutive poor performance, allowing seven earned runs, which raised his ERA to 4.40. The loss drops the squad to 10 games below .500, and 14 games behind the first-place Braves.

The Mets will return to action on Tuesday night at 7:10 p.m. ET in the second game of a three-game set with the Reds. The team has yet to announce a starter for the contest.

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MLB shared that the Astros completed the first no-hitter since the Cubs’ combined effort on Sept. 4, 2024. Former Met Brandon Nimmo recorded the final out. Tatsuya Imai threw the first six innings, Josh Okert pitched the seventh and Alimber Santa — in his MLB debut — locked down the final two frames.

Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the White Sox designated former Mets prospect Jarred Kelenic for assignment.

The Blue Jays announced that RHP Dylan Cease was placed on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain. RHP Tanner Andrews has been selected to the MLB roster making his MLB debut.

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Andrew Steele-Davis presented 3 Up, 3 Down.

David Melendi recapped the Mets’ minor league performances from Sunday.

Christian De Block spoke about Christian Scott‘s pitching performance from Sunday’s game.

Brandyn Pokrass previewed the Mets’ series against the Reds.

Gianna Arantes recapped the Mets’ game on Monday.

On This Date in Mets History

2011: Johan Santana threw a superb 96-pitch, complete-game shutout against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. The Mets backed their ace with an explosive 9-0 win.

Born on This Date: Paul Sewald (1990), Gabriel Ynoa (1993), Sam Haggerty (1994).

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Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that the Mets have hope that Francisco Lindor may be back from injury in about a month. However, there is still no firm timetable in place. Both Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. are still without any timetable for a return to play.

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On Monday night, the Mets defeated the Nationals 16-7 in 12 innings. After a closely contested contest throughout, a 10-run top of the 12th inning gave the Mets a commanding lead 10-run lead. The breakout was much needed for an offense that underperformed through the first month-plus of the season.

The Mets will play the second game of a four game set against the Nationals on Tuesday at 6:45 pm EST, with Nolan McLean taking the mound.

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On Monday, the Mets announced that their No. 13 ranked prospect, Zach Thornton, is being called up to the big leagues per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He will start in place of the injured Clay Holmes, who would have been Wednesday’s starter in Washington.

This season, Thornton has been good in seven starts across Double-A and Triple-A, working to a 3.16 ERA. The 24-year-old’s last outing may have influenced the decision, pitching six one run innings, allowing just three hits while striking out nine. If Thornton can perform in his debut, he could very well stay around long-term given the timeline of Holmes’ injury.

SNY Mets shared video of Carlos Mendoza saying Kodai Senga threw live BP Sunday, throwing three innings on 46 pitches, with his velocity reaching 96 mph.

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MLB shared that Gio Urshela announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons, after spending time with the Guardians, Blue Jays, Yankees, Twins, Angels, Tigers, Braves and A’s.

The Braves announced that OF Ronald Acuña Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list, placing INF Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Orioles announced that INF Jackson Holliday has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

MLB announced the NL and AL players of the week. Angel Martínez won in the American League, going 7-for-19 (.368 AVG), with 4 HR, 7 RBI and a 1.481 OPS. Gavin Sheets won in the National League, going 10-for-16 (.625 AVG), with 4 HR, 8 RBI and a 2.177 OPS.

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Christian De Block discussed the Mets’ promising offensive homestand.

Brandyn Pokrass previewed the Mets’ series with the Nationals.

David Melendi provided details on the promotion of Thornton.

David Melendi presented 3 Up, 3 Down.

Nathan Cooper recapped the Mets’ minor league performances from Sunday.

On This Date in Mets History

2015: The Mets’ three-game winning streak was snapped in a 10-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. St. Louis broke the game open with a six-run sixth inning off Dillon Gee.

Born on This Date: Rick Cerone (1954), Turk Wendell (1967).

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The Mets’ No. 5 prospect, RHP Jack Wenninger, lasted just 2.1 innings in his start for Syracuse (Triple-A). The early exit was due to four walks and two runs, tying his shortest outing of the season to date.

On the other hand, Binghamton’s (Double-A) Jacob Reimer (the Mets’ fourth-best prospect per MLB Pipeline) broke out, going 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs. The performance was hopefully a sign of things to come for the previously struggling 22-year-old, having struck out 38 times in his 113 at-bats this season.

Jacob Reimer. Photo by Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Triple-A

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5, Syracuse Mets 3

Box Score

• CF Nick Morabito: 1-for-4, 3B, R
• 1B Ryan Clifford: 0-for-4, K
• 3B Yonny Hernández: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
• DH Jihwan Bae: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB, K

The Syracuse offense solidly started the day, scoring three runs in the first six innings. In the field, Morabito made a spectacular catch in center field in the second inning, robbing a would-be two-run home run. In the top of the sixth, Hernánez singled in a run to give the team a 3-2 lead heading into the later innings. However, after that run, the Mets (Triple-A) would fail to score for the remainder of the contest, going just 2-for-11 with RISP. 

• RHP Jack Wenninger: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, K
• LHP Matt Turner: 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Ryan Lambert: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 3 K
• RHP Alex Carrillo: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, L
• LHP Cionel Pérez: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• LHP Anderson Severino: 1.0 IP, 0 R

As previously mentioned, Wenninger struggled in his outing on Sunday. With talks of the Mets potentially calling up a young arm to replace the injured Clay Holmes, a strong outing may have made Wenninger’s case for a call to the big leagues. However, plagued by command issues, the young righty was pulled after raising his ERA to 1.51. The most notable performance in the loss came from Lambert, who struck out the side in the fifth inning, his fastest pitch reaching 99.8 MPH. The flamethrower will be a major league candidate if he can string together a few more dominant performances.

Double-A

Binghamton Rumble Ponies 10, Somerset Patriots 7

Box Score

• 3B Jacob Reimer: 3-for-3, HR, 2 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, SB
• DH Chris Suero: 0-for-4, R, 3 K
• LF Eli Serrano III: 0-for-4, RBI, BB
• CF Jose Ramos: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 K

As previously mentioned, Reimer stole the show for Binghamton in Sunday’s win. The third baseman did everything at the plate, showing off his power, speed, and plate discipline, which have been an issue in the first stretch of the season. His sixth-inning, three-run home run proved to be the difference in the game. The rest of the squad joined Reimer in his power display, totaling three home runs, including Vincent Perozo‘s first at the Double-A level. Pairing the power with going 3-for-10 with RISP, the offense made up for a poor pitching performance in a high-scoring win.

• RHP Brendan Girton: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
• RHP Douglas Orellana: 2.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, 3 K, W
• RHP Dan Hammer: 1.0 IP, 0 R, BB, 2 K
• RHP Saul Garcia: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Ben Simon: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

Sunday’s game began dreadfully for the Rumble Ponies’ pitching staff. Girton, who until Sunday’s start had been very solid, allowing more than two earned runs in just one start and a 3.81 ERA, imploded. His six earned runs brought his ERA up over a point, to 5.01. However, the rest of the staff responded as well as could be expected, allowing just one run while striking out nine over the final five innings.

High-A

Rome Emperors 3, Brooklyn Cyclones 1

Box Score

• 2B Yonatan Henriquez: 1-for-4, SB
• C Ronald Hernandez: 0-for-3, HBP, 2 K
• LF John Bay: 1-for-4, 2B, R, K
• 1B Trace Willhoite: 1-for-4, RBI

It is hard to find many positives in Brooklyn’s (High-A) offensive performance on Sunday, as has been the case the entire season. Accumulating just four hits while going 1-for-12 with RISP resulted in yet another losing effort for a team that now sits 18 games below .500. 

• RHP Brady Miller: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 K, L
• RHP Felix Cepeda: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Juan Arnaud: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, K
• RHP Hunter Hodges: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

Brooklyn had a fine pitching performance on Sunday, only allowing two earned runs. Although he suffered the loss, Miller, who was just recently signed to the Cyclones, tallied a second consecutive 5.0 IP, two ER start.

Single-A

St. Lucie Mets 3, Jupiter Hammerheads 1

Box Score

• DH JT Benson: 0-for-4, K
• 1B Jared Young: 0-for-2, BB
• LF Randy Guzman: 1-for-3, 2B, 2 R
• RF AJ Salgado: 2-for-4, R, RBI

Mets No. 7 prospect Elian Peña got the day off for St. Lucie on Sunday after a 1-for-4 performance on Saturday. However, his absence did not hold the offense back from getting the job done. Benson, who has a .292/.370/.667 slash line in May, went hitless leading off in place of Peña, while Mets’ No. 23 prospect Guzman scored two of the three runs for St. Lucie (Single-A). Young, who was recently assigned to St. Lucie for his rehab assignment, walked while not recording a hit, signaling he still has work to do before rejoining the big league club.

• RHP Emilio Obispo: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K
• LHP Nicolas Carreno: 5.0 IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W
• RHP Joe Scarborough: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB, K, S

The Mets (Single-A) pitching staff was superb on Sunday. 19-year-old Carreno continued his excellent beginning to the season, lowering his ERA to 1.93 on the season in 28.0 IP with 42 strikeouts. The other 19-year-old Obispo matched Correndo’s level of play, going three scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.45, while only walking one. Hitters are batting just .209 off the young pitcher; if he can keep the walks down, he will continue to rise in the prospect rankings.

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Holmes began his start in strong fashion, setting down all three Yankees in a scoreless top of the first inning with two strikeouts, the only blemish coming on catcher’s interference to back-to-back American League MVP Aaron Judge.  The Mets went down in order in the bottom of the inning, leaving the game scoreless after one.

After two strong innings from both Holmes and Schlittler, the Yankees struck first in the top of the third on an RBI double by Cody Bellinger. The scoring did not end there, as a second double, this time driving in two, by Jazz Chisholm Jr. made it 3-0 Yankees in the middle of the third inning. 

After the Mets failed to score in the bottom of the third, the Yankees loaded the bases with two outs for Judge. However, Holmes jammed the slugger, resulting in a lazy flyout, and escaped the inning unscathed.

Holmes was taken out of the game after 4 1/3 innings, his shortest outing of the season. Manager Carlos Mendoza revealed after the game that he suffered a fractured fibula on a line drive off the bat of Spencer Jones, which will keep him out for an extended period of time.

Austin Warren replaced him, and allowed the inherited runner to score to make it 4-0 Yankees.

Warren stayed on for the top of the sixth inning and set the Yankees down in order, lowering his season ERA to 0.71. The Mets came to bat in the bottom of the sixth, where they once again went down in order, mustering just one hit over six innings.

Tobias Myers replaced Warren in the top of the seventh, where the right-hander worked a scoreless inning. In the bottom of the inning, Juan Soto  finally got the Mets on the board when he hit his 250th career home run. A two-out Brett Baty walk knocked Schlittler out of the game, and a Marcus Semien infield single brought the tying run to bat. However, an A.J. Ewing flyout would strand the pair, with the score standing at 4-1 Yankees after seven.

Myers returned for the top of the eighth, where he was once again effective, pitching a second scoreless inning in relief. His season ERA dropped down to 3.25 as a result.

Craig Kimbrel relieved Myers in the top of the ninth, where he was rudely greeted by a Ben Rice solo home run. However, the veteran would limit any further damage, keeping the Yankees’ lead at 5-1.

In the bottom of the inning, Soto lead off with a walk. A Mark Vientos double play would erase the runner, before MJ Melendez tallied a two-out single. Brett Baty singled in Melendez after he took second on defensive indifference. However, a Semien lineout would spoil a rally opportunity for the Mets.

Player of the Game: Juan Soto

Despite going just 1-for-3 with a walk at the plate, Soto was responsible for the only Mets run of the game. His seventh inning home run off of Schlittler was the 250th of his career, becoming the 42nd fastest player in MLB history to reach the milestone. It was Soto’s sixth long ball of the season, and his second in as many days.

On Deck

The Mets will resume action on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. EST in the middle contest of the three-game set against the Yankees. The Mets will use an opener, likely setting up David Peterson for a bulk relief appearance. The game will stream live on FOX, with radio on WCBS 880, and the Audacy app.

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On Monday night, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Mets were calling up their No. 2-ranked prospect A.J. Ewing.

The move comes after the well documented struggles and injuries of the Mets, currently holding the worst record in all of Major League Baseball. With Luis Robert Jr. out, the Mets are in need of consistent center field play, and this move looks to pair that with a youth movement.

Ewing has been tearing the cover off of the ball so far this season across two levels. The 21-year-old is slashing .339/.447/.514 with 13 extra base hits, 11 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. His patient approach mixed with elite speed should help the Mets get more traffic on the base paths, and a paring with Carson Benge in the outfield will provide defensive consistency.

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After Monday’s day off, the Mets will return home on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET to face the Detroit Tigers in a three-game series. Freddy Peralta is probable to make his ninth start of the season, hoping to begin a positive homestand for the team.

Michael Pfaff of the Long Island Ducks reported that the Mets purchased the contract of infielder Nick Roselli, who becomes the fourth member of 2026 Ducks to have their contract purchased. Roselli was recently released by the Mets, and hereturns with this move.

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Jack Harris of the California Post reported that Alex Freeland is expected to be optioned by the Dodgers with Mookie Betts returning from the injured list.

Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Carlos Correa tore the peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle, according to the Astros. He underwent successful, season-ending surgery on Monday.

The Giants announced several roster moves including reinstating former Met Harrison Bader from the injured list.

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Alexis Farinacci discussed the promotion of Ewing.

Jorge Eckardt weighed the Mets’ options in turning to the next generation.

Andrew Steele-Davis presented three up, three down.

Christian De Block discussed David Peterson‘s results as a bulk reliever.

Nathan Cooper recapped the Mets Minors performances on Sunday.

On This Date in Mets History

1983: Tom Seaver made his triumphant return to the Mets, pitching against Steve Carlton and winning 2-0 at Shea Stadium.

2013: Carlos Beltran hit three home runs in a single game against the Colorado Rockies.

Born on This Date: Tom Umphlett (1931), Bob Heise (1947), Joe Nolan (1951), Kevin Bass (1959), Kenny Greer (1967), Mark Clark (1968), Jack Egbert (1983).

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For the third consecutive Sunday, there was a doubleheader played in the Mets organization, once again by the Rumble Ponies (Double-A). Across all four levels, the Mets’ affiliates went 0-5, truly a poor day for the organization as a whole.

Despite the poor team play, there were a few notable player performances. In Triple-A Syracuse, A.J. Ewing and Ryan Clifford each totaled two hits, with three extra-base hits between the two. Ewing is slashing .326/.392/.435 in Triple-A, and with the major league club’s struggles, a call to the big leagues may be in his future.

Down in Single-A St. Lucie, Shortstop Elian Peña had another stellar day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a walk. The 19-year-old is slashing .303/.413/.420 in 2026.

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Triple-A

Rochester Red Wings 8, Syracuse Mets 5

Box Score

• DH A.J. Ewing: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI, SB
• CF Nick Morabito: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
• RF Ryan Clifford: 2-for-3, HR, 3B, 2 R, RBI, BB, K
• SS Jackson Cluff: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI, SB, K

The Syracuse (Triple-A) offense had a solid day as a team, especially productive in the power category with three home runs, a triple, and a double. However, they fell short with RISP, going just 1-for-6, leaving five on base.

• RHP Xzavion Curry: 5.0 IP, 5H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 K
• RHP Joey Gerber: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, L
• LHP Cionel Pérez: 1.0 IP, H, R, ER, 2 BB, K
• RHP Dylan Ross: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
• LHP Anderson Severino: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, K
• RHP Alex Carrillo: 0.1 IP, 0 R, K

It was not a good performance from the Mets’ (Triple-A) pitching staff on Sunday, allowing 12 hits, eight earned runs, and seven walks. After a solid five innings from Curry, things fell apart from there, with the only saving grace being Mets’ 17th ranked prospect Ross.

Double-A

Game 1

Hartford Yard Goats 5, Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2

Box Score

• DH Eli Serrano III: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 K
• 3B Jacob Reimer: 0-for-4, 3 K
• CF Jose Ramos: 1-for-2, BB
• C Kevin Parada: 1-for-3, K

The Rumble Ponies’ offense struggled in the first game of the doubleheader. As a unit, they totaled just four hits and two runs, going 1-for-9 with RISP, leaving six on base.

• RHP Irving Cota: 4.2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 K, L
• LHP Gabriel Rodriguez: 1.1 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• LHP Jefry Yan: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K

The right-hander Cota was not up to par in Sunday afternoon’s game for the Rumble Ponies (Double-A). He allowed five earned runs in his 4.2 innings of work, raising his season ERA to 9.64. However, the rest of the staff was spotless in the seven-inning contest, not allowing a baserunner over the last 2.1 IP. 

Game 2

Hartford Yard Goats 5, Binghamton Rumble Ponies 0

Box Score

• DH Eli Serrano III: 0-for-2, 2 BB, K
• DH Jacob Reimer: 0-for-3, 2 K
• C Chris Suero: 3 BB
• RF Jose Ramos: 1-for-3, K

The Rumble Ponies’ (Double-A) offense was dreadful in the second game of the double header. As a team, they failed to score while only recording four hits, going 0-for-7 with RISP, leaving seven on base.

• RHP R.J. Gordon: 1.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, K, L
• LHP: Matt Turner: 1.1 IP, 0 R, K
• RHP Brian Metoyer: 1.0 IP, 0 R, K
• RHP Douglas Orellana: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
• LHP Felipe De La Cruz: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, K

It was a similar performance from the first game of the double header for Binghamton’s (Double-A) pitching staff in game two. After a bad start from Gordon that saw his ERA go to 16.20, the rest of the staff locked things down, holding the Yard Goats to just one hit over the final 5.1 IP.

High-A

Bowling Green Hot Rods 5, Brooklyn Cyclones 4

Box Score

• SS Mitch Voit: 0-for-4
• 2B Yonatan Henriquez: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
• DH Ronald Hernandez: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K
• LF Vincent Perozo: 2-for-3, R

It was a fairly average afternoon for the Cyclones’ (High-A) offense, with Hernandez starring despite the loss with a home run and two RBI. As a team, they went just 1-for-3 with RISP, leaving two on base in limited opportunity. Voit, the Mets’ top pick in the 2025 MLB Draft is hitting .160/.192/.240 in May.

• RHP Brady Miller: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 7 K 
• RHP Garrett Stratton: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 2 K
• RHP Bryce Jenkins: 1.1 IP, 0 R
• RHP Joe Charles: 0.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB, L

The Brooklyn (High-A) staff was up and down on Sunday, with Miller delivering a strong five-inning start, allowing two runs while striking out seven. However two runs by Stratton and Charles allowing the game winning run spoiled the outing.

Single-A

Lakeland Flying Tigers 8, St. Lucie Mets 3

Box Score

• SS Elian Peña: 2-for-4, R, RBI, BB
• CF Simon Juan: 3-for-4, R
• LF JT Benson: 1-for-4, 2B, BB, K
• 1B Randy Guzman: 1-for-4, BB, 3 K

Despite the Mets (Single-A) totaling 10 hits and five walks in their contest on Sunday, they simply failed to come through when it counted on offense. Going 2-for-10 with RISP while leaving nine runners on base only produced three runs despite the traffic, something they will look to improve on moving forward.

• LHP Daviel Hurtado: 2.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, 4 K
• LHP Nicolas Carreno: 4.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, 3 BB, 7 K
• RHP Elwis Mijares: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, K, L
• RHP Joe Scarborough: 1.2 IP 2 H, R, ER, 2 K

The St. Lucie (Single-A) pitching staff was good through the first six innings on Sunday, allowing just two runs. However, things went south in the seventh when Mijares allowed five earned runs in a third of an inning, raising his ERA to 6.59.

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After the Mets went down in order to begin the game in the first, McLean took the mound, looking to bounce back from the worst start of his career. Despite a two-out double, the rookie would do just that, keeping the game scoreless through one.

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Leading off the top of the second inning, Mark Vientos smoked a 104 MPH, 401-foot home run to left field, giving the Mets an early lead. In the bottom of the inning, Nolan Arenado would match Vientos with a leadoff home run, tying the game at one after the second inning.

After the second inning, a pitching duel began. At the end of the sixth inning, both teams combined had five hits, with the game still tied at 1-1. McLean’s outing ended after throwing his 100th pitch, allowing just one earned run and three hits in six innings pitched. The outing was a spectacular bounce-back for the right-hander, a start he will look to build on moving forward.

Luke Weaver replaced McLean in the bottom of the seventh inning. The veteran worked through trouble to produce a scoreless inning, with his fastball topping out at 97.6 MPH.

Brooks Raley replaced Weaver in the bottom of the eighth inning. The left-hander worked the sixth consecutive scoreless inning for the Mets staff. In the inning, Diamondbacks’ rookie Ryan Waldschmidt recorded his first career MLB hit in his first plate appearance. The score remained 1-1 after eight.

After the Mets once again failed to score in the top of the ninth, Devin Williams replaced Raley, looking to hold the score and push the game into extra innings. The Airbender would do just that, setting the Diamondbacks down in order.

Leading off the 10th inning, Vientos came through once again, doubling down the left field line, driving in the free runner Brett Baty. Carson Benge added on, smoking a ground-rule double into the left-center field gap that drove in Baty. That hit parade continued with a perfect bunt by Marcus Semien, making it first and third with nobody out. After MJ Melendez struck out and Francisco Alvarez grounded into a fielder’s choice, Luis Torrens grounded out to end the inning after taking a 3-1 lead.

Tobias Myers replaced Williams in the bottom of the 10th, coming off a poor outing in Colorado. He would bounce back wonderfully in his inning of work, retiring the side in order on 10 pitches, closing out a Mets win.

Player of the Game: Nolan McLean

McLean was in need of a strong start after failing to pitch beyond the fourth inning in his last outing, while allowing three earned runs. The National League Rookie of the Year candidate did just that, working six spectacular innings, the only blemish being a solo home run to the veteran Arenado. McLean’s season ERA dropped down to 2.78 and his WHIP to 0.90, good for the 14th and 5th best marks among qualified National League pitchers.

On Deck

The Mets will resume action on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. EST in the middle contest of the three-game set against the Angels. Clay Holmes will take the mound for his eighth start of the season, looking to continue his elite early-season pitching. The game will stream live on FOX, with radio on WCBS 880, and the Audacy app.

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Laura Albanese of Newsday reported that A.J. Minter could be slated for a return to the Mets by this weekend or early next week.

On Monday, the Mets won their series opener in Colorado 4-2, thanks to a strong sixth inning. The second game of the series is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. ET, with Freddy Peralta on the mound. However, there is rain and potential snow in the forecast, so stay tuned to Mets socials as the weather situation progresses.

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Latest Mets News

On Monday, longtime Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez returned to the booth after an absence due to a back surgery. An image of Keith’s announcement can be found in a post by SNY Mets. To celebrate Hernandez’s return, the crew decorated the booth with balloons, something that was quite amusing to play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen.

Jay Horwitz announced that Marc Levine will be honored with Mets Hall of Fame Achievement Award.

Latest MLB News

MLB announced the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. Through his unique style and passionate play-by-play calls, Sterling endeared himself to generations of players and fans as radio voice of the Yankees from 1989 to 2024.

Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that veteran lefty reliever Andrew Chafin opted out of his Reds deal and is a free agent.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. Such procedures typically sideline players for 2-3 months.

Robert Murray of FanSided reported that free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a major-league contract.

The Braves announced the reinstatement of C Sean Murphy from the injured list after returning him from his rehabilitation assignment on Sunday. The club designated C Jonah Heim for assignment.

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Andrew Steele-Davis presented 3 Up, 3 Down from the Mets vs. Angels series.

Nathan Cooper recapped the Sunday Mets minor league games.

Christian De Block discussed Mark Vientos‘ performance against the Angels on Sunday.

Brandyn Pokrass previewed the Mets vs. Rockies series.

Gianna Arantes recapped the Mets’ win against the Rockies on Monday.

On This Date in Mets History

2004: Mike Piazza hits his 352nd home run, setting the all-time record for a catcher.

1980: The Mets defeated Tom Seaver and the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in 10 innings at Shea Stadium.

Born on This Date:Juan Acevedo (1970).

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Another Sunday, another double header in the Mets organization, with the Rumble Ponies taking part for the second week in a row. Across all four levels, the Mets’ affiliates went 3-2, keeping up with season trends. Syracuse (Triple-A) won dominantly, Binghamton (Double-A) went 1-1, Brooklyn (High-A) lost, and St. Lucie (Single-A) won.

There were several notable player performances, including A.J. Ewing, who has yet to have a game at the Triple-A level in which he has not recorded a hit. Zach Thorton was dominant in the second end of Binghamton’s (Double-A) double header, pitching four shutout innings, with seven strikeouts. In A-ball, Elian Peña failed to reach base, a rare occurrence in 2026, despite the St. Lucie (Single-A) win.

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Triple-A

Syracuse Mets 5, Lehigh Valley IronPigs 0

Box Score

• CF A.J. Ewing: 1-for-4, K
• LF Nick Morabito: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB, SB
• 1B Ryan Clifford: 1-for-4, R, K
• RF Cristian Pache: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB, K

It was a productive afternoon for the Syracuse Mets (Triple-A) offense on Sunday, scoring five runs on nine hits. All three of the most well-regarded prospects at the top of the lineup recorded hits, with Ewing now batting .500 with a 1.196 OPS since his Triple-A debut. As a team, the Mets (Triple-A) went 3-for-7 with RISP, leaving three runners on base.

• RHP Daniel Duarte: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K
• LHP A.J. Minter: 1.0 IP, 0 R, K
• RHP Carlos Guzman: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K
• RHP Jonathan Pintaro: 2.o IP, 0 R, BB, 5 K, W
• RHP Dylan Ross: 1.0 IP, 0 R, BB, 2 K
• RHP Alex Carrillo: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 2 K

It was a spectacular afternoon for the Syracuse (Triple-A) pitching staff, with six pitchers combining for the four-hit shutout. Pintaro was particularly impressive, striking out five of the seven batters he faced, lowering his season ERA to 3.20.

Double-A

Game 1

New Hampshire Fisher Cats 4, Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3

Box Score

• 3B Jacob Reimer: 2-for-4, 2B, R, BB
• C Kevin Parada: 0-for-4, BB, 3 K
• LF Jose Ramos: 2-for-4, R, RBI, BB
• 2B Diego Mosquera: 1-for-3, RBI, SF, 2 K

The Binghamton (Double-A) offense sputtered in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. After only scoring one run in the first eight innings, a late comeback attempt fell just short, with two runs in the ninth. As a team, the Rumble Ponies (Double-A) went 2-for-12 with RISP, leaving 12 runners on base.

• LHP Jonathan Santucci: 3.2 IP, H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 5 K, L
• RHP Brian Metoyer: 1.1 IP, o R, K
• LHP Jefry Yan: 1.0 IP, H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, K
• RHP Zach Peek: 1.0 IP, 0 R
• LHP Matt Turner: 1.0, o R, K

The long ball and a lack of control hurt the Binghamton (Double-A) pitching staff in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. The highlight of these issues was in Santucci’s 3.2 IP; he allowed a home run and six walks. As a team, the staff allowed two hits, but with both of those being home runs plus eight walks, it was not a winning formula.

Game 2

Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3, New Hampshire Fisher Cats 0

Box Score

• 3B Jacob Reimer: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
• C Chris Suero: 1-for-3, 2B
• 1B JT Schwartz: 2-for-3, 2 RBI
• RF Eli Serrano III: 0-for-4, K

After taking the loss in the first game of the doubleheader, Binghamton (Double-A) had a very similar performance in game two, but this time with a winning outcome. As a team, the Rumble Ponies (Double-A) went just 1-for-6 with RISP, leaving eight on base. However, putting the ball in play and striking out just four times as a team won them the game.

• LHP Zach Thorton: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K
• RHP Douglas Orellana: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 2 K
• RHP Saul Garcia: 1.0 IP, o R, K
• RHP Ben Simon: 1.0 IP, 0 R, BB, K

The Rumble Ponies’ (Double-A) pitching staff was dominant in the seven-inning win. Thorton was the highlight, striking out seven across four innings of work, lowering his season ERA to 3.60. Control was still an issue, as the staff walked four, bringing their two-game total to 12.

High-A

Frederick Keys 4, Brooklyn Cyclones 1

Box Score

• C Ronald Hernandez: 1-for-4
• SS Colin Houck: 1-for-4, 3 K
• 3B Yonatan Henriquez: 0-for-3, RBI, BB, 3 K
• 1B Trace Willhoite: 0-for-2, BB, K

The Cyclones (High-A) offense was almost nonexistent on Sunday, with the team mustering just two hits in the contest. As a team, they went 0-for-4 with RISP, left six on base, walked four times, and struck out 13 times.

• RHP Noah Hall: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, L
• LHP Nate Lavender: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, K
• RHP Joe Charles: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, K
• RHP Garrett Stratton: 1.1 IP, 0 R, BB, 3 K
• RHP Cristofer Gomez: 1.0 IP, 0 R, K

The Brooklyn (High-A) pitching staff was solid in Sunday’s loss, allowing four runs on just five hits. Hall, who earned the loss, got in trouble by walking three and allowing a home run, despite striking out six across four innings.

Single-A

St. Lucie Mets 7, Tampa Tarpons 6

Box Score

• SS Elian Peña: 0-for-5, 2 K
• CF Edward Lantigua: 0-for-3, R, 2 K
• RF-1B Randy Guzman: 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB
• 1B Julio Zayas: 1-f0r-3, 2B, R, RBI, BB, 2 K

The St. Lucie Mets (Single-A) came through when it mattered most on offense in Sunday’s win, going 4-for-9 with RISP and leaving just three on base. Notably, Mets’ eighth ranked prospect Peña struggled in the win, failing to reach base in five at bats.

• RHP Emilio Obispo: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, ER, BB, 2 K
• RHP Zack Mack: 1.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB, 3 K
• LHP Nicolas Carreno: 3.0 IP, 2 H, R, ER, 3 BB, 5 K
• RHP Christian Rodriguez: 3.0 IP, 0 R, 3 K, W

The Mets (Single-A) had a decent day from a pitching perspective. Although they allowed six runs, only three were earned, and came on just six hits. However, walks were a problem, leading to more traffic on the base paths. Everything changed when Rodriguez entered the game, shutting down nine straight batters while striking out three, picking up the win.

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