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The Mets began the second half of the season on Friday night with a 6-0 loss to the Dodgers. Brandon Nimmo led off the game with a double, and the Mets were unable to record a hit for the rest of the game afterwards as Julio Urías shined. Justin Verlander also struggled in the game, giving up three earned runs over five innings while walking six batters. The loss is the Mets’ third in a row going back to before the All-Star break, and it puts the team seven games below .500 at 42-49.
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The Mets activated José Quintana off the injured list, and he is expected to make his Mets debut next Wednesday against the White Sox. To make room for Quintana, the team designated T.J. McFarland for assignment.
With Quintana activated, David Peterson is expected to pitch out of the bullpen for now. He appeared for the first time in relief in last night’s game, giving up an earned run in one inning.
Prior to yesterday’s game, Buck Showalter said that Max Scherzer has been dealing with a bit of a stiff neck but the plan is still for him to pitch tomorrow against the Dodgers.
The Mets officially announced the signings of their two top draft picks, Colin Houck and Brandon Sproat.
Ronny Mauricio was the only Mets’ prospect listed on Baseball America‘s latest Top 100, coming in at no. 65. Kevin Parada and Jett Williams were notably left off the list.
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Shane Bieber underwent an MRI on his right elbow and will not make his next start while the Guardians await the test results.
The Padres acquired outfielder Ben Gamel from the Rays. Gamel, a longtime MLB veteran, has posted an .865 OPS with Tampa Bay’s Triple-A affiliate so far this season.
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Jack Markowski listed five Mets storylines to watch in the second half of the season.
Michael Mayer wrote about impressive pitching prospect Tyler Stuart‘s promotion to Double-A Binghamton.
Michael Famulari graded the first half performances out of the designated hitter role for the Mets.
Rivka Boord looked into the ongoing struggles of Jeff McNeil.
Christian De Block analyzed the current state of the NL East coming out of the All-Star break.
Alexis Farinacci wrote about the reports that the Angels may listen to offers for Shohei Ohtani.
Allison Waxman discussed three Mets players poised for a big second half of the season.
On This Date in Mets History
1991: The Mets traded away 1986 World Series champion Ron Darling to the Montreal Expos for reliever Tim Burke, ending Darling’s tenure with the Mets.
Birthdays: Fernando Nieve (41), Wilson Delgado (51), James Baldwin (52), Don Bosch (81)
