Good morning, Mets fans!
There’s some not-so-great news about Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says that Alvarez needs thumb surgery, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Mendoza also mentioned that, after 10-14 days, the Mets will try to see if he can play through it. If he can’t, there’s a chance he might not be able to play the rest of the season.
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NL Standings Update
The Phillies beat the Mariners 6-4. It was their third win in a row to match the Mets’ current winning streak. They maintain a 5.5-game lead over New York in the division.
The Reds, meanwhile, beat the Angels 6-4 to extend their winning streak to three as well. They remain a game behind the Mets for the third Wild Card spot.
The Padres ended their four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Giants. They’re 2.5 games ahead of the Mets for the second Wild Card spot.
Latest Mets News
The Mets have placed catcher Alvarez on the 10-day injured list. Catcher Hayden Senger has been called up to replace him.
Pitcher Paul Blackburn’s tenure with the Mets has concluded with his official release.
The Mets breezed to an 8-1 series-opening victory versus the Nationals. For a game recap, click here. Today, Kodai Senga (7-4, 2.35 ERA) will go up against Brad Lord (3-6, 3.26 ERA) in the second game of a three-game set.
Latest MLB News
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Seattle Mariners OF Victor Robles has been suspended 10 games by MLB for his actions where he threw a bat at an opposing pitcher during his minor league rehab assignment.
New York Mets beat writer Laura Albanese shares something that has not been done in an MLB game. For the first time, two managers from Venezuela are facing off against each other. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is going up against fellow countryman Miguel Cairo of the Nationals in this series.
According to Blue Jays beat writer Mitch Bannon, Blue Jays manager John Schneider reported that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent hamstring MRI indicated some inflammation, which is considered a positive development.
According to Kendall Barker of Yahoo Sports, preliminary negotiations regarding MLB rights deals “are close to being done.” Apple would withdraw its bid for the rights to broadcast Friday Night Baseball. NBC and Peacock would secured exclusive rights to broadcast Friday and Sunday games, as well as the Wild Card Series. Additionally, MLB.TV would be sold to ESPN in a substantial transaction. Netflix would also acquire the rights to host the Home Run Derby.
Latest on MMO
Read more about the latest news on Alvarez here at MMO from Allison Waxman.
On This Date in Mets History
1985: Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 Giants in a game. He became the first National League pitcher to strike out at least 200 batters in his first two seasons as a pro.
1989: Howard Johnson goes deep off of Dodgers pitcher Ramon Martinez for his 30th home run of the season. Coupled with 32 stolen bases, HoJo had a 30/30 season for the second time in his career.
Born on This Date: Cliff Cook (1936), Cory Sullivan (1979), Lance Broadway (1983).
