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Per Andy Martino of SNY, Francisco Álvarez has been experiencing right ankle soreness and will be evaluated in New York this week. There is a possibility he will have to miss time.

Past and present Mets joined together on Saturday afternoon for a special Old Timers’ Day at Citi Field. The term used most often in press conferences and interviews was “special.” Players talked about how good it was to be back together at Citi Field. It was also a historic and special day for Willie Mays, who’s number 24 was retired by the Mets, making him the fourteenth player in baseball to have his number retired by multiple MLB clubs.

Afterwards, the Mets were able to tally a 3-0 victory thanks to a big day by Brandon Nimmo and stellar pitching. With the victory, and Braves’ loss, the Mets’ division lead increased back to 3.0 games.

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Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, with Eduardo Escobar returning from the injured list, and the roster moves announced (below), the Mets are keeping rookie Brett Baty in the major leagues. Expect Escobar to play more against the left-handed pitchers.

According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online, the New York Mets made the following roster transactions ahead of their game on Saturday night against the Rockies:

The Mets retired Willie Mays’ number 24 during the Old Timers’ Day ceremonies on Saturday. Mike Teevan explained that Mays joins an elite group of 14 pitchers who have had their numbers retired by multiple MLB clubs:

According to New York Post Sports, Steve Cohen said the Mets will do, ‘whatever we can,’ to keep Jacob deGrom after the 2022 season.

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According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, a spokesperson from Adidas announced that they have terminated their partnership with Fernando Tatis Jr. “We believe that sport should be fair,” stated a spokesperson for the company. “We have a clear policy on doping and can confirm that our partnership with Fernando Tatis Jr. will not continue.”

Per Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Inquiry, the Cincinnati Reds placed Mike Moustakas on the 10-day injured list and selected Colin Moran.

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Jarren Duran was optioned by the Red Sox to the Triple-A WooSox.

Per Justin Toscano of AJC, Jackson Stephens suffered a mild concussion and was placed on the seven-day injured list.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Saturday that they optioned left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrogh to Triple-A Durham and recalled left-handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from Durham.

According to Marly Rivera of ESPN, Yankees’ pitcher Aroldis Chapman has a leg infection due to a new tattoo and will be placed on the injured list.

The Seattle Mariners on Saturday welcomed Ichiro Suzuki into the Mariners Hall-Of-Fame.

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Sam Klein recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, August 26th. This included a home run by Jose Peroza in Brooklyn’s victory.

Brian Wright looked back at August 27th, 2019 when Pete Alonso broke the Mets’ single-season home run record.

Andrew Steele-Davis discussed Mark Canha‘s August hot streak and his strong performance against the Rockies on Friday night.

Brian Wright previewed the Mets’ Old Timers’ Day festivities on Saturday.

Mojo Hill talked about the Mets’ announcement during Old Timers’ Day of retiring Willie Mays’ number.

Mojo Hill recapped the Mets’ first Old Timers’ Day festivities and game since 1994.

Mojo Hill discussed Steve Cohen’s intentions to do, ‘whatever he can,’ to keep Jacob deGrom after 2022.

On This Date in Mets History

1984: The New York Mets received Ray Knight from the Houston Astros for Gerald Young, Manuel Lee, and Mitch Cook.

1989: The two reigning Cy Young award winners faced off against each other.

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