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Buck Showalter told the media on Friday that Edwin Díaz will travel to Port St. Lucie on Monday to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session. Díaz’s rehab since tearing his patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic has gone well, and this is the next step toward pitching in a real game. Díaz has maintained all year that he wants to pitch this season, and while that may be tough with just 15 games to go, the possibility of him even being close is a great sight to see for Mets fans.
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The Mets dropped their game Friday against the Reds, 5-3. David Peterson pitched well, tying a career-high in strikeouts with 10, while Pete Alonso provided the only offense of the night with a three-run homer, his 45th of the season.
Jim Callis of MLB.com attempted to answer whether Mets’ prospect Jett Williams can be the next Jose Altuve. Callis stated that while they might seem similar, it would be tough for Williams to develop the power that Altuve has. He argued, though, that Williams has more speed and defensive versatility than Altuve did when he was at the same stage in his career.
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Shohei Ohtani cleared out his locker and packed his belongings after the Angels’ 11-2 loss to the Tigers on Friday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange Country Register. The Angels have stated they won’t have any information on what has happened until later today.
After his firing on Thursday by the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom sent a statement to The Athletic on Friday. In his statement, Bloom said, “Every day, I gave my teammates and this organization everything I had, and I never took a second for granted.”
Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune wrote about Justin Steele, his wife Libby who was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, and how they have battled it and persevered together during Steele’s breakout season.
Cardinals’ president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirmed that manager Oli Marmol will be the manager for the 2024 season despite the team’s disappointing 2023 season.
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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Sean Kenny highlights strong pitching performances from prospects Mike Vasil and Joander Suarez.
Michael Famulari argues that Kodai Senga should be in National League Cy Young conversation.
Allison Waxman poses a list of questions that incoming president of baseball operations David Stearns will have to face.
On MetsMinors.net, John Sheridan breaks down how the Mets’ trade deadline acquisitions led to a playoff berth for the Double-A Binghamton Mets.
On This Date in Mets History
1976: Jerry Koosman recorded his 20th win of the season, the first time in his career that he reached the 20-win mark. He did so while striking out 13 in a complete-game victory over the Cardinals.
1996: Lance Johnson became the first Met to record 20 triples in a season and the first National League player to record the feat since Willie Mays in 1957.
Birthdays: Chris Carter (41), Desi Relaford (50), Orel Hershiser (65)
