Max Scherzer Returns to Rotation; Chasen Shreve Designated for Assignment

The Mets reinstated Max Scherzer from the injured list Tuesday afternoon ahead of a start with the Reds. In order to make room on the 26-man roster, the Mets have designated for assignment relief pitcher Chasen Shreve. Scherzer is making his return to the rotation on Tuesday. He has not pitched since May 18 after being sidelined with an oblique injury. Before landing on the IL, Scherzer had gone...

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Dominic Smith Hitting With “Malice” Since Return from Syracuse

Dominic Smith was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse on May 31 and recalled three weeks later on June 20 Prior to being sent down to Triple-A Syracuse, Smith was slashing just .186/.287/.256–just a .524 OPS. He had 16 hits in 101 plate appearances, including four doubles, a triple, seven runs, and 14 RBI’s. Since being recalled, Smith is now batting .333 with a .524 slugging percentage in 21...

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Brandon Nimmo Powers Mets to Independence Day Victory

  Brandon Nimmo celebrated the 4th of July with a stellar performance in the Mets’ 7-4 win over the Reds in Cincinnati. The Mets’ center fielder, who is having another solid season with the bat while playing the best defense of his life, was at the center of the fireworks show the Mets offense provided on Monday. Nimmo, operating in his customary leadoff spot, hit Reds starter...

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Players of the Week: Escobar, Diaz Earn Honors in Short Week

After beginning last week by getting swept in a quick two-game series against Houston, the Mets bounced back by taking two of three from Texas. In a seesaw week against teams from the Lone Star State, two players emerged as the Mets heroes of the week. Eduardo Escobar homered in all three games against Texas, while Edwin Díaz pitched 2 2/3 shutout frames, including two saves against the Rangers....

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Mets Minors Recap: Francisco Álvarez Makes Triple-A Debut

Francisco Álvarez made his Triple-A debut on Monday, singling and driving a run in the process. All of the Mets’ minor-league affiliates played Monday due to the July 4 holiday. All teams’ typical weekly off day will be Tuesday. AAA: Syracuse Mets (33-45) 4, Buffalo Bison (41-37) 3 Box Score CF Travis Jankowski: 1-for-2, BB, SB (1), .500/.667/.500 C Francisco Álvarez: 1-for-3, RBI,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Are First Team In NL To 50 Wins

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets began their road trip with a big 7-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Taijuan Walker held the fort on the mound while Eduardo Escobar and Francisco Lindor stepped up at the plate. With that, the Mets are the first time in the National League to win 50 games (though the Dodgers also reached 50 later Monday night). For more on this, check out our recap of...

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