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Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Luis Robert Jr. will be making a rehab start in Syracuse in their game on June 30. Robert Jr. has not played in a game since April 26.
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The Mets lost again by one run, losing to the Blue Jays 2-1. Sean Manaea continues to look strong, and across six starts in June pitched to a 3.72 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. This does not seem to be luck either; Manaea across that span has a 3.68 FIP, 21.8% strikeout rate and 5.9% walk rate.
While the Mets have not improved their record under new manager Andy Green, they have seemed to be more competitive in these games.
The Mets largest international signing of the current signing period, shortstop Wandy Asigen made his debut. He walked in his first plate appearance and struck out his second. He also scored the DSL Mets Orange only run of the game. He had one fielding error but followed that up with making the second out of the inning.
The Mets have optioned Tobias Myers and called up Joey Gerber.
Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Marcus Semien has a grade three strain and will miss at least six to eight weeks.
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The Mariners have activated Bubba Kennedy from the Giants after acquiring him for cash considerations.
The Twins placed Anthony Banda on the injured list and called up Cody Laweryson.
Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom have been placed on the injured list by the Athletics. José Suarez has been placed on the paternity list. Pitcher Kade Morris, infielder Darell Hernáiz and infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer have been called up to replace these players.
The Rangers have designated Jarred Kelenic and Joe Ross for assignment.
Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Addison Barger has been shut down for at least a couple weeks with a stress fracture in his back.
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On This Date in Mets History
2012: Johan Santana pitched a scoreless eight innings against the Dodgers.
2000: Down 5-1 in the eighth inning, the Mets came back to win 11-8, capped by a home run by Mike Piazza.
1962: Sandy Koufax threw his first-ever no-hitter against the Mets.
On This Date in 1986 Mets
The Mets shut out the Cardinals in a 7-0 win with Bob Ojeda pitching a complete game shutout. The Mets had sixteen hits with Kevin Mitchell hitting a home run as part of his 3-for-3 night. Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter and Rafael Santana also had a multi hit game.
