Morning Briefing: Mets' Bullpen Implodes Again

Good Morning Mets fans!

The New York Mets (39-49) suffered a 7-2 loss to their division rivals the Philadelphia Phillies (46-42). Jacob deGrom had a solid outing, only giving up two runs in seven innings. However, the Mets offense and dreadful bullpen let deGrom down once again.

On Saturday, the Mets will continue to host the Philadelphia Phillies with game two of the three-game homestand tonight at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and the game can be seen on FOX.

Latest Mets News

Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported that the Mets are interested in acquiring 24-year-old right-handed reliever, Joe Jiminez. Jiminez has a 4.96 ERA and 4.83 FIP.

According to Michael Mayer of MMO, Mets’ 17-year-old catcher prospect, Francisco Alvarez, has been promoted to Kingsport.

The GCL Mets announced officially added 2019 second-round draft pick Josh Wolf to their active roster.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets have reached a minor-league deal to re-sign infielder Dilson Herrera.

Latest MLB News

Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported that the Detroit Tigers have struck a multi-year deal with general manager Al Avila.

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed David Peralta on the 10-day IL with right AC joint inflammation and recalled Domingo Leyba.

The Seattle Mariners designated right-handed pitcher Mike Wright for assignment.

Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow told reporters that right-handed pitcher Corbin Martin is out for the season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Latest NL East News

With the All-Star break coming up, Mark Bradley of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution spoke with Atlanta Braves’ General Manager, Alex Anthopolous, about the team’s future plans.

MLB announced that the Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera accepted a suspension for the rest of the regular season and the postseason. Herrera violated the MLB Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policies.

Latest on MMO

Rob Friedland discussed the benefits of extending Zack Wheeler as opposed to trading him at the deadline.

Michael Mayer discussed Jeurys Familia’s velocity rebound since his recent return from the 10-day IL.

Marissa analyzed the fact that despite Michael Conforto’s current slump, he is still making hard contact.

Michael Mayer reflected on the idea that according to Buster Olney, the Mets have not determined if they are going to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.