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After getting swept by the Dodgers, the Mets will take on the leaders of the NL West, the San Francisco Giants, tonight at 9:45 p.m. with Rich Hill slated to start.
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Francisco Lindor’s lateral movement getting tested with some wide-ranging grounders at SS. He’s also the only #Mets player out early in full uniform.
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) August 15, 2021
Shortstop Francisco Lindor is inching closer to a return, as he was fielding grounders at shortstop on Sunday.
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The Padres placed pitcher Yu Darvish on the IL with a back injury and the team is in the mix to sign Jake Arrieta, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The Angels DFA’d outfielder Adam Eaton.
Outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo signed with the Pirates, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Today C Gary Sánchez commences a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. Additionally, the Yankees returned RHP Luis Severino from his rehab assignment.
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) August 15, 2021
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez began his rehab assignment in Double-A. Pitcher Luis Severino returned from his rehab assignment to receive an MRI on his shoulder.
Infielder Travis Shaw was signed by the Red Sox after being waived by the Brewers, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe.
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Patrick Glynn discusses the potential options facing Jacob deGrom the rest of the season.
The next several days will show if the Mets are contenders or pretenders, Joe D writes.
Ben Reimer rounds up the latest from the Mets Minor leagues.
Alex Horowitz recaps Taijuan Walker‘s brilliant start against the Dodgers on Saturday.
On This Date in Mets History
1987: The Mets had an offensive outburst against the Cubs at Wrigley Field as they scored 23 runs on 21 hits and eight walks. Darryl Strawberry led the charge with a 4-for-5 performance. The 25-year-old slugger drove in five runs, scored five runs and drew a walk.
Birthdays: Roger Cedeno (47) and Rick Reed (57)
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