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Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in Port St. Lucie today, the second he’s thrown since arriving there over the weekend. If all goes well, Verlander will throw live batting practice and then make a rehab start shortly thereafter. Assuming there are no setbacks, Verlander could join the Mets at the end of next week. He was placed on the injured list back on Opening Day due to a right teres major strain.
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Daniel Vogelbach hit his first homer of the year, and Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil collected three hits each as the Mets rallied from behind three times to beat the Dodgers, 8-6. Brett Baty went 1-for-4 in his season debut, driving in a run with a single in the fourth inning. David Peterson gave up six runs on seven hits – including three homers (two by Freddie Freeman) while striking out six in six innings. Brooks Raley recorded five outs, and Drew Smith struck out Miguel Vargas with runners on second and third to end the eighth inning. Adam Ottavino tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn the save, and he was helped out by another spectacular catch by Brandon Nimmo.
The Mets will be back in action for Game 2 of the series tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET.
Max Scherzer said he was “good to go” after throwing off a mound on Monday and will make his start on Wednesday afternoon. Scherzer was pushed back three days due to back soreness, which was an issue he dealt with in 2019 he told Todd Frazier on Foul Territory. Scherzer thinks the extra rest should be enough to ease the soreness.
The Mets sent José Butto down to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled right-hander Edwin Uceta. The Mets claimed Uceta off waivers from the Pirates on April 6. In addition, Tim Locastro was placed on the injured list with back spams, clearing a roster spot for Brett Baty.
Mets outfielder prospect Stanley Consuegra has been the South Atlantic League Player of the Week. The Mets’ 15th-ranked prospect hit .375/.444/.833 with three homers and 10 RBIs for the Brooklyn Cyclones.
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The Twins are signing right-hander Pablo López to a four-year extension worth $73.5 million. The 27-year-old is off to a fast start for Minnesota, pitching to a 1.73 ERA with an MLB-leading 33 strikeouts through 26 innings.
The Rangers revealed their City Connect uniforms on Monday, and they explained the story behind the new threads on Twitter.
The Braves activated Max Fried from the injured list on Monday. They also placed Lucas Luetge on the IL with left bicep inflammation.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has rejoined the Padres in San Diego ahead of his expected activation on Thursday. The Padres plan on having Tatis work out with the team in the afternoons but won’t play any more minor league games before his suspension ends.
Jacob deGrom departed his start on Monday after four no-hit innings due to wrist soreness. He will continue to be evaluated.
Hunter Greene was removed from his start on Monday due to a right tibia contusion. X-Rays came back negative.
The Astros partnered up with Make-A-Wish to host a young fan named Zayne for their game on Monday. Zayne signed a one-day contract and got to meet with several players during batting practice.
The White Sox signed right-hander Luke Farrell to a minor league contract according to the MLB.com transactions log. Farrell spent 2022 with the Reds and Cubs.
Kumar Rocker was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for his eight shutout innings over two starts. Rocker struck out 12 while allowing just four hits and one walk.
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Rivka Boord sets some realistic expectations for Brett Baty.
Jack Markowski looks at Francisco Lindor and David Robertson earning MMO’s Players of the Week honors.
On This Date in Mets History
1970: Nolan Ryan tosses a complete-game one-hit shutout as the Mets beat the Phillies, 7-0. It’s the first shutout of Ryan’s career.
2015: Travis d’Arnaud and Wilmer Flores both hit homers, and the Mets hold off a late rally by the Marlins to win their seventh game in a row. Jacob deGrom pitches seven shutout innings to earn the win.
2016: The Mets belt four homers – two from David Wright, and one each from Lucas Duda and Neil Walker to beat the Phillies, 5-1. Noah Syndergaard tosses seven innings of one-run ball to earn his second win of the year.
2018: Trailing the Nationals 4-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Mets rally four nine runs, capped off by a grand slam by Yoenis Céspedes. AJ Ramos pitches a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in an 11-5 decision.
Birthdays: Doug Flynn (72), Brady Clark (50)
