Good morning, Mets fans!
As reported by Jorge Castillo of the LA Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Albert Pujols are in agreement on a major league deal for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Pujols was released by the Angels earlier in May. Jon Heyman of MLB Network elaborated on the deal saying Pujols and the Dodgers “are said to have had very open and honest conversations in which they explained a very limited role.” Pujols is expected to be all in on the agreement. It is expected he will serve in a pinch-hitter type role for the most part.
The Mets and Rays close out their series this afternoon at 1:10 pm at Tropicana Field. It will be Marcus Stroman (3-3, 2.01 ERA) taking the mound for the Mets this afternoon. The Mets will look to give the home town kid Pete Alonso one win in his hometown before leaving town.
Latest Mets News
Per Tim Healey of Newsday, Brandon Nimmo was not in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday as was expected. The Mets were hoping he would return after not playing Friday, however he was still not in the lineup on Saturday.
Latest MLB News
MLB Trade Rumors reported late Friday night that the Atlanta Braves has signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Lucroy elected free agency after being outrighted to the Nationals’ alternate site in April.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper is day-to-day with right shoulder soreness.
Per Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record, according to Yankees manager, Aaron Boone, Aaron Hicks (left wrist injury) is headed to the injured list. It is possible that Hicks will need surgery.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday night that they have acquired infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers have transferred infielder Edwin Rios to the 60-day injured list.
Mets Minor League Affiliate Scores from Saturday, May 15, 2021
- Lucie Mets 1 Daytona Tortugas 5
- Syracuse Mets 5 Worcester Red Sox 10
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 Altoona Curve 6
- Brooklyn Cyclones 4 Greenville Drive 8
Latest on MMO
Cam Adams recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate scores and performances from Friday, May 14, including Mark Vientos’ second home run.
Dan Quinones recaps David Peterson’s Friday night start against the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of the series.
John Flanigan discusses Pete Alonso’s defensive improvements.
Thomas Hall discusses Brandon Nimmo nearing his return at a time when the Mets’ are starting to roll.
Mojo Hill discusses J.D. Davis and Seth Lugo getting ready to begin rehab assignments.
Patrick Glynn discusses the Mets’ Saturday 12-5 loss to the Rays in a bullpen game at Tropicana Field.
On This Date in Mets History
1983: As a rookie right fielder, Darryl Strawberry hit his first major league home run in an 11-4 win over the Pirates. It was a two-run home run off of Pittsburgh’s Lee Tunnell at Three Rivers Stadium.
2008: Similar to 2021, the Mets had a rough start to the 2008 season. The rocky start prompted a closed-door meeting between staff and players before the start of a subway series against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Birthdays: Jerrod Riggan (47), Frank Seminara (54)
Let’s go Mets!
