Morning Briefing: Lindor, Díaz Want Beltran Back with Mets

Good morning, Mets fans!

Carlos Beltran returned to Citi Field on Thursday. Following the visit, Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz spoke with members of various media outlets and discussed how Beltran should be brought back to the Mets and how they would welcome him back with history aside.

The Mets won their second straight game against the Pirates Friday, righting the ship after suffering a sweep to the Cubs. The Braves got back in the win column as well, so the Mets’ division lead remains at an even 1.0.

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Baseball America announced their organizational minor league players of the year on Friday. Mets third base prospect Brett Baty was named the 2022 Mets minor league player of the year.

Stephanie Apstein of Sports Illustrated talked with Francisco Lindor about how this year’s Mets organization and team is a different group than 2021. They discussed how the Mets are overcoming decades of dysfunction and how this year’s organization is more professional than last year’s.

Carlos Beltran returned to Citi Field for the first time on Thursday since being let go by the Mets’. In the wake of the visit, Andy Martino of SNY spoke with Francisco Lindor and Edwin Diaz and they both expressed wanting Beltran back with the Mets’ organization.

In the wake of the announcement of the passing of John Stearns, Mike Piazza tweeted out a statement expressing his condolences, stating: “Deeply saddened by the passing of John Stearns. His soul and family are in my prayers. Nothing but amazing memories of the fun we had. No one had more love for the game and the Mets, thrilled he experienced the field one last time this past August. #Mets.”

According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the following Mets prospects were selected to play in the 2022 Arizona Fall League this year:

Right-handed pitcher Grant Hartwig
Right-handed pitcher Franklin Sanchez
Right-handed pitcher Christian Scott
Right-handed pitcher Troy Miller (taxi squad)
Right-handed pitcher Mike Vasil
Utility player Kevin Kendall
Infielder Luke Ritter
Outfielder Stanley Consuegra (taxi squad)
Outfielder Brandon McIlwain

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Mets rookies Bretty Baty and Mark Vientos were out Friday putting in extra defensive fielding work pregame at third base. Baty is recovering from thumb surgery and has been able to return to most normal activity other than gripping a bat.

The following Mets made rehab appearances in Triple-A Syracuse on Friday:

Joey Lucchesi: 2.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
Tylor Megill: 1 IP, 1 ER, 1 K
Drew Smith: 1 IP, 0 R, 1 K

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According to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, the Atlanta Braves recalled Ozzie Albies from his rehab assignment on Friday. They also designated pitcher Jay Jackson for assignment and put Ehire Adrianza on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quadricep.

Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Jeurys Familia cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. He elected to become a free agent.

Matt Monagan of MLB.com talks about tart cherry juice, the anti-inflammatory, sleep-aiding drink that’s taking over baseball.

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Michael Mayer and the MMO Weekly Podcast staff had Maggie Wiggin join the show this week for Episode 18 to talk about an important fundraiser for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. They also had Johnluke Chaparro talk about Roberto Clemente as well.

Nick Rucco recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Thursday, September 15 that included St. Lucie winning their way to the Florida State League finals.

Joe D discusses the unfortunate passing of former Mets catcher John Stearns at the age of 71.

Michael Mayer recaps Carlos Carrasco’s big outing in the Mets win on Thursday.

Chris Bello talks about Francisco Lindor setting the Mets’ single-season home run record by a shortstop.

Christian De Block discusses the Mets’ slim lead over the Braves in an NL East Roundup.

Michael Mayer breaks down the nine Mets prospects that were selected to participate in the 2022 Arizona Fall League, including right-handed pitcher Mike Vasil.