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The Mets’ offense fell flat and couldn’t erase an early deficit as they suffered a season-opening sweep at the hands of the Brewers in a 4-1 final. Tylor Megill held the Brewers to two runs (one earned) and three hits while walking three and striking out four over four innings. Francisco Alvarez and Pete Alonso both collected two hits, but the team left eight men on base. The Brewers have now beaten the Mets in nine of their last 10 meetings.
The sweep gives the Mets an 0-3 record — the first time they’ve started the season with three consecutive losses since 2014.
The Mets now welcome the Tigers to town, who are fresh off a sweep of the White Sox. Last season, Detroit swept the Mets in a three-game series at Comerica Park. Garrett Olson will make his first start of the year for the Tigers, while Sean Manaea will take the hill for his Mets debut. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
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Mets bench coach John Gibbons said after the game that Tylor Megill will have a “precautionary” MRI done on his shoulder. Gibbons said Megill reported tenderness in his shoulder during Sunday’s outing.
Carlos Mendoza and Yohan Ramírez were both suspended for Ramírez’s wild pitch that went behind Rhys Hoskins on Saturday. Mendoza served his suspension on Sunday, while Ramírez filed an appeal for his three-game term.
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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Sunday that several MLB general managers believe Japanese fireballer Roki Sasaki plans to sign with the Dodgers after the 2024 season. The 22-year-old Sasaki has pitched three seasons for the Chiba Lotte Mariners, posting a strong 1.90 ERA with 395 strikeouts against just 59 walks in 303 2/3 innings.
The Giants have designated catcher Joey Bart for assignment. Once the second overall draft pick, Bart never seemed to find his footing in the majors, posting a weak .623 OPS in 503 plate appearances over four seasons.
In other Giants news, the team said after Sunday’s game that Wilmer Flores has a right shoulder contusion. Flores had a career year in 2023, posting career highs in homers and OPS.
The Marlins have selected the contract of righty Vladimir Gutierrez from Triple-A Jacksonville and sent down Declan Cronin. Gutierrez last pitched in the majors in 2022 for the Reds.
The Yankees have acquired right-hander Jake Cousins from the White Sox. The 29-year-old appeared in 51 games for the Brewers from 2021-23, posting a 3.08 ERA with 72 strikeouts over 52 2/3 innings.
Orioles infielders Nick Maton and Ryan McKenna cleared waivers and have been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Tyler Nevin, meanwhile, was claimed off waivers by the A’s.
The Dodgers have called up righty Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A and optioned Kyle Hurt to get a fresh arm on the roster. Emmett Sheehan was placed on the 60-day IL to make room for Crismatt on the 40-man roster.
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Johnluke Chaparro recaps the Mets’ loss in their series finale against the Brewers.
Christian De Block breaks down Francisco Alvarez’s strong start to the season.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: The Mets purchase seven-time All-Star outfielder Duke Snider from the Dodgers. The 36-year-old only played in 80 games in 1962 but hit a productive .278/.418/.481 in 196 plate appearances.
1982: The Mets trade former All-Star and fan-favorite outfielder Lee Mazzilli to the Rangers in exchange for minor league pitchers Walt Terrell and Ron Darling. Terrell is coming off a huge year in Double-A, pitching to a 3.10 ERA in 174 innings, while Darling has yet to pitch professionally after getting drafted ninth overall out of Yale in 1981.
2013: Jon Niese holds the Padres to two runs in 6 2/3 innings while also collecting two hits at the plate, and Collin Cowgill‘s seventh-inning grand slam punctuates an 11-2 Opening Day win for the Mets. Daniel Murphy, John Buck, Rubén Tejada, and Marlon Byrd also chip in multi-hit efforts in the victory.
Birthdays: Willie Montañez (76), Daniel Murphy (39)
