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Good morning Mets’ fans.

The New York Mets shutout the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday night as Carlos Carrasco (11-4, 3.79 ERA) earned his 100th career win. The Mets (63-37) and Marlins (47-54) wrap up their three-game series this afternoon at 1:40 P.M. EST. Taijuan Walker (8-2, 2.67 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets against Pablo Lopez (7-5, 3.03 ERA) in the series finale in Miami.

Latest Mets News

According to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, Mets’ number 11 overall pick in the first round of the draft, Kevin Parada, signed with the team for $5,019,735. The value of that slot was $4,780,700. Parada has the largest bonus outside the top-10 picks in the bonus pool era.

Mike Puma of the New York Post confirmed that the Mets plan to start Jacob deGrom on Tuesday. It will be Max Scherzer in game one against the Nationals Monday, followed by deGrom in game two on Tuesday.

With his Saturday night win over the Marlins, Carlos Carrasco has reached a milestone 100th career win.

Latest MLB News

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Dodgers have tried to engage with the Angels regarding the possibility of acquiring Shohei Ohtani. While a trade is unlikely, some in the industry are skeptical that he could end up being dealt to the Dodgers.

Per Any Martino of SNY, the Mets don’t think the Angels are serious about moving Ohtani. However, according to Martino, the Mets and Ohtani is a story to watch in the future.

Buster Olney of ESPN reported on Saturday that the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs. Jordan Bastian of MLB Network elaborated on the transaction, stating the Cubs will get Zach McKinstry from the Dodgers in exchange for Martin.

Per Ken Rosenthal and Katie Davis of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Edmundo Sosa from the St. Louis Cardinals. In return, the Cardinals got JoJo Romero.

Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring outfielder David Peralta from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for catcher Christian Cerda.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network, relief pitcher Daniel Bard is finalizing a contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, thus coming off the trade market. Feinsand later elaborated, saying the extension is expected to be two years and $19,000,000 per season.

As tweeted by Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Colorado Rockies also intend to keep Kyle Freeland, Antonio Senzatela, and German Marquez. It also appears likely they may keep C.J. Cron.

Per the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge hit his 200th career home run on Saturday against the Royals, becoming the second fastest player in MLB history to 200 home runs (671 games), sitting behind Ryan Howard of the Phillies who did it in 658 games. His 42nd home run of the season tied him with Sammy Sosa for third on the list of most home runs before August in MLB history. It also makes him first on the Yankees’ list of most home runs before August in franchise history, passing Babe Ruth (41 before August).

Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported that Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended by MLB for three games as a result of making physical contact with home-plate umpire Nick Mahrley on Friday night during the White Sox’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Anderson is appealing the suspension. He played in Saturday night’s game while the appeal is processed and evaluated.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Miami Marlins designated Jimmy Yacabonis for assignment.

Per Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, Erick Fedde of the Washington Nationals is being placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

According to Jack Curry of the YES Network, Adam Duvall of the Atlanta Braves is headed to the injured list and will be out the rest of the season with a wrist injury.

Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Trevor Story has a hairline fracture near his wrist and will be shut down 10-14 days from swinging.

Per Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles’ starting pitcher Tyler Wells has a grade-one oblique strain. The length of his injured list stint is still to be determined.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Minnesota Twins placed Max Kepler and Miguel Sano on the 10-day injured list.

Per Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, the Cleveland Guardians’ first-round draft pick, number 16 overall in the 2022 MLB draft, Chase DeLauter, officially signed with the Guardians. This for $3,750,000. The slot value was $3,937,600.

Latest on MMO

Sam Klein recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, July 30th, which included two home runs and an impressive seven RBI for Brett Baty.

Andrew Steele-Davis recapped Brandon Nimmo’s 2-for-5 performance from Friday against the Marlins that included a home run and three RBI.

Bryan Cameron discussed the potential Tuesday return of Jacob deGrom from the injured list.

Anthony Caraturo wrote a trade profile on designated hitter J.D. Martinez.

Anthony Caraturo talked about Daniel Bard signing an extension with the Rockies in an MMO Rumor Roundup.

Alex Ramirez talked about Starling Marte continuing to play extremely well in August.

Anthony Caraturo broke down the Kevin Parada signing and him officially becoming a New York Met.

Nick Rucco recapped the Mets’ 4-0 win over the Marlins that secured the series win and Carlos Carrasco’s 100th career victory.

On This Day in Mets History

1989: The Mets acquired pitcher Frank Viola.

1995: The Mets traded pitcher Bret Saberhagen.

1999: The Mets acquired center fielder Darryl Hamilton from the Rockies for center fielder Brian McRae.

1999: The Mets acquired Shawon Dunston from the St. Louis Cardinals for Craig Paquette.

2006: Duaner Sanchez sustained a season-ending injury in a Taxi ride.

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