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Bo Bichette returned to Toronto on Tuesday, and his defense helped propel the Mets to a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays. Nolan McLean tossed six scoreless innings, and the Mets got home runs from Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens. Read more about Bichette’s defense here. Luke Weaver extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings.

The Mets and Blue Jays are back at it on Wednesday with Freddy Peralta vs. an opener in a 3:07 p.m. ET start.

Latest METS News

In a Podcast with Francisco Arzola from Trabuqueando podcast, Alex Cora called the Mets “a solid organization,” describing Steve Cohen as “a big dog.” “The ‘POBO’ is intelligent, and they’ve spent the money. It hasn’t worked out yet, so they’re getting killed for it, but how many other teams are in the exact same situation right now?”

Per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online, Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-2 with a walk in his first rehab game with the Syracuse Mets. Jorge Polanco was 0-for-3.

Will Sammon of The Athletic was first to report on Tuesday that the Mets and Christopher Morel are in agreement on a minor league deal that contains multiple opt-out opportunities for Morel. He will report to Triple-A Syracuse.

Latest MLB News

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the Blue Jays scratched Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from Tuesday’s lineup with back tightness.

Per Aaron Gleeman, Chris Paddack made his Rangers debut on Monday and was designated for assignment on Tuesday.

The MLB Players Association announced that they and MLB are making a joint $1 million donation to the Red Cross for Venezuela Earthquake relief.

The Kansas City Royals announced that Connor Seabold left their game on Tuesday with lat tightness.

According to Tyler Milliken of Section10Pod, The Boston Red Sox said Connelly Early left the game Tuesday night with left elbow discomfort.

Per MLB, Junior Caminero is officially the first Home Run Derby participant for the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.

The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday made several roster transactions, including:

  • Activated right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan from the 15-day injured list.
  • Optioned right-handed pitcher Zach McCambley to Triple-A Louisville.
  • Place outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion.
  • Selected infielder/ outfielder, Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville.

The Miami Marlins made several roster moves on Tuesday:

  • Reinstated catcher Liam Hicks from the 10-day injured list.
  • Recalled right-handed pitcher Zach Brzykcy from Triple-A Jacksonville.
  • Placed right-handed pitcher Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list.
  • Optioned infielder Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville.

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno and optioned right-handed pitcher Juan Burgos back down to Triple-A Reno.

Per RotoBaller MLB, Corey Seager exited Tuesday night’s game early with back discomfort.

The New York Yankees recalled right-handed pitcher Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox are designating veteran relief pitcher, Tommy Kahnle for assignment.

Latest on MMO

Tyler Antonelle recapped the last week in the Mets’ minor leagues in the MMO Minors Weekly Report that included Wandy Asigen making his pro debut.

Rafael Gonzalez breaks down the Mets offense’s issues as they stay cold in game one against the Blue Jays.

Patrick Glynn takes a look at who from the Mets could potentially get traded ahead of the August trade deadline.

Robert Colonna discusses the Mets signing Christopher Morel to a minor league deal.

Alexis Farinacci recapped the Mets’ 3-0 game two win over the Blue Jays that included six shutout innings from Nolan McLean and Bo Bichette’s best game he’s played at third, putting on a defensive show in Toronto.

On this Day in Mets History

Happy Deferral Day! The Mets will again pay the retired Bonilla $1,193, 248.20 as his deferred buyout contract signed in 2,000 continues. The contract runs until 2035. But, he wasn’t the first and certainly not the last. Follow our own @mikemayer22 for his thread on deferrals today.

1984: George Foster hit his 300th home run of his career.

1987: The Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 at Shea Stadium.

Born on this Date: Chris Flexen (1994), Michael Wacha (1991), Craig Anderson (1938)