Morning Briefing: Mets Face Marlins in Home Opener

Good morning, Mets fans!

On Wednesday, the Mets outhit the Phillies, but David Peterson gave up six runs and the offense left a slew of runners on base, which was the difference as the Amazins’ lost the rubber game in Philadelphia.

Now, the Mets head back to Queens for their season opener against the Miami Marlins this afternoon. Taijuan Walker will make his Mets debut as he looks to get his team back in the win column in their first contest in front of fans at Citi Field in almost two years.

Let’s check out what else went on around MLB on Wednesday!

Latest Mets News

Mets third baseman J.D. Davis‘ second round of X-Rays came back clean on Wednesday after he was plunked on the hand with a pitch the previous night. Davis spoke to reporters after the game and said he does not think it will require a trip to the injured list, but they are in wait-and-see mode on the swelling.

MLB announced the makeup dates for the Mets vs. Nationals series that was postponed due to COVID-19. The games will be scheduled on June 19 as a split doubleheader, which was part of scheduled series in DC, June 28 as a single game, on what had been a mutual off day for both teams and then September 4, a split doubleheader as part of their scheduled series in DC.

Latest MLB News

Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon took the mound for the first time in 707 days last night and delivered 4 2/3 innings of two run baseball while striking out seven in a no-decision.

Good news for the Yankees on the COVID-19 front; they have officially surpassed the 85% vaccination threshold.

Aaron Judge sat for the Yankees last night with side soreness, as Aaron Boone wants to get him some extra rest with a scheduled day off today.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer felt tightness in his right quad running the bases during live batting practice and will receive an MRI, and manager Charlie Montoyo says the club is still gathering information on the situation.

The Blue Jays have signed general manager Ross Atkins to a five-year extension, per Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic.

CNN‘s Jake Tapper says MLB decided to move the MLB All-Star Game out of Atlanta to avoid the possibility of player boycotts and continuous questions from the media regarding opt-outs from now until July.

The Boston Red Sox have optioned Tanner Houck to Worcester, per Chris Cotillo of Masslive.com.

Latest NL East News

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka experienced right shoulder inflammation after throwing one inning of a simulated game yesterday. Braves manager Brian Snitker says Soroka will be shut down for two weeks.

Latest on MMO

Thomas Hall believes Jeff McNeil is poised for a big bounce back season this year.

MMO Digital

Mets Maniacs: In the latest episode, Maniacs Ty Wilkes and Uncle Mike Breznak review the first two games of the season for the Mets. They discuss deGrom and Stroman’s gems, bullpen concerns, Dom bombs and Pete Alonso’s more disciplined approach to the plate.

They also talk about Mets improved look up the middle, the importance of defense, and the performance of free agents that the Mets missed out thus far in the year. Check it out!

Locked On Mets: On today’s episode, host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets series loss against the Phillies and a rocky first start of the season for David Peterson. He also questions Jonathan Villar’s ability to contribute to a winning team, instead of being a good stats, bad team guy.

Along with breaking down this past series, Ryan looks ahead to the upcoming three-game set against the Miami Marlins and previews New York’s home opener.