Good morning, Mets fans.

This afternoon, the Mets will play the rubber match of their series in San Diego. Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for New York.

Jason Vargas‘ Mets debut went poorly to say the least. He gave up nine runs in 3.2 innings pitched. On the bright side, his next start can’t get worse. Hopefully.

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James Wagner of the New York Times wrote about Robert Gsellman using physical therapy and improved posture to his advantage.

Matt Harvey told reporters that he is still working on preparing for the bullpen role. He was not able to properly get ready for Friday night’s ninth inning.

Jay Bruce will get a start at first base in the upcoming home stand according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

The Mets sent down Jacob Rhame to make room on the 25-man roster for Jason Vargas.

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White Sox pitcher, Danny Farquhar, is feeling better and has started walking in the ICU floor. Farquhar suffered a brain aneurysm last weekend.

Latest NL East News

The Braves activated and subsequently sent down Luiz Gohara.

J.P. Crawford left the game with an elbow strain after making an awkward throw in the hole.

The Marlins are getting Wei-Yin Chen and Dan Straily back to bolster their rotation.

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Josh Finklestein makes a case for the Mets to cut Jose Reyes.

Joseph Hill writes about Gavin Cecchini‘s hot start in Las Vegas.

This Day in Mets History

2016: The Mets offense drops a dozen runs in one inning against the Giants. Yoenis Cespedes had six RBI in that inning including a grand slam.

Birthdays: Omir Santos turns 37, Kelly Shoppach turns 38, Tony Armas turns 40, Wes Gardner turns 57, Bob McLure turns 66.

LGM!