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Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Jose Buttó is expected to start Sunday for the Mets against the Royals. Buttó started the year in Triple-A after a strong 2023 season and spring training, but he has recorded one start for the major league team during a doubleheader earlier in the season. He went six innings, allowing one run on three hits, and it appears the Mets are putting their faith in him, especially with the decision to designate Julio Teheran for assignment.
José Butto. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized
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The Mets (6-7) defeated the Royals (9-5) 6-1 on Friday night. Luis Severino went five innings, allowing one run on one hit. The Mets also received multi-hit games from Pete Alonso, Brett Baty, Jeff McNeil, and Harrison Bader as the offense finally looks like it’s hit its stride.
Tim Britton of The Athletic wrote a story on Dwight Gooden and just how good of a pitcher he was, ahead of his number retirement with the Mets this Sunday.
According to the transaction log, the Mets traded for catcher Joe Hudson, with cash going back to the Cubs. Hudson was assigned to Double-A Binghamton. The 32-year-old had a .767 OPS with the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate in 2023.
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Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani‘s former interpreter, surrendered to law enforcement early Friday morning. He appeared in court with shackles around his ankles and was released on $25,000 bond with numerous conditions including being unable to leave the central district of California without permission, being unable to contact Ohtani, and enrolling in a gambling addiction program.
Per Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline, steals and stolen base success rate are both up across all minor league levels through the early portion of the season. Teams are averaging 1.40 steals per game, up from 1.19 in 2023. Additionally, teams are swiping bags at an 82.2% success rate, up from 77.2% a season ago.
Rimas Sports, the sports agency started by Bad Bunny, is facing discipline from the MLB Players Association for reportedly offering improper benefits to players. Will Arroyo, who represented Francisco Alvarez, had his MLBPA certification revoked. When asked about this, Álvarez declined to comment.
Per Robert Murray of FanSided, pitcher (and former Mets prospect) Simeon Woods Richardson is joining the Twins as the 27th man for their doubleheader Saturday and will likely start the second game.
The White Sox made a few roster moves on Friday, including transferring Yoán Moncada to the 60-day injured list, designating Bryan Shaw for assignment, and optioning Oscar Colás to Triple-A.
Rockies closer Daniel Bard went through a setback during rehab and will require right flexor tendon surgery. He will miss the entire 2024 season.
Rays infielder Brandon Lowe was put on the injured list with an oblique injury. Through the first 14 games of the season, he has a .578 OPS.
Tejay Antone underwent UCL flexor tendon repair on Friday.. Though it’s not a reconstruction, he’s still expected to miss the rest of the season.
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Michael Famulari breaks down the Mets’ offensive breakthrough during their series in Atlanta.
Sean Kenny recaps the day the Mets’ minor league affiliates had on Thursday, highlighted by Dominic Hamel striking out 10 batters in five innings.
Christian De Block previews the Mets’ series with the Royals.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The Mets played their first ever home game at the Polo Grounds on this day 62 years ago. The Mets played the Pirates and fell by a score of 4-3.
1967: Tom Seaver made his major league debut for the Mets on this day 57 years ago. He pitched against the Pirates and threw for 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and four walks. He also struck out eight.
Birthdays: Ricardo Rincón (54), John Stephenson (83)
