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Happy Saturday, Mets fans!

The Mets dropped their fourth straight on Friday night, falling to the Nationals by a final score of 2-1. Javier Baez homered in the contest, providing the Mets’ only run of the evening. They’re now 8.5 games back of the Braves, as their season is hanging on by a thread.

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The Mets activated catcher Tomas Nido from the injured list on Friday before gametime, and Chance Sisco was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to make roster space, according to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized. Nido started his first game back in Friday night’s loss, going 1-for-2 before he was pinch hit for.

Noah Syndergaard will make his second rehab start on Sunday as he continues his recovery from Tommy John Surgery. He will pitch at least one inning for High-A Brooklyn, according to Tim Healey of Newsday.

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Former Met Asdrubal Cabrera was picked up on waivers Friday by the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman.

Major League Baseball extended the administrative leave of Trevor Bauer another week on Friday, until Sept. 3, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman. Bauer’s case was heard by the district attorney on Friday, and there are no charging recommendations. The case is not yet closed, and additional information can be requested, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. 

The Houston Astros signed free agent Marwin Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle. 

The Baltimore Orioles released third baseman Maikel Franco, according to MiLB Transactions. 

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Alex Horowitz wrote about the Mets current series with the Washington Nationals.

Dilip Sridhar recapped the Mets series versus the San Francisco Giants.

On This Date in Mets History

1989: Former Cy Young award winners Frank Viola and Orel Hershiser faced off, marking the first time the reigning award winners from each league faced each other in MLB history. 

Birthdays: Joel Youngblood (70), Billy Cowan (83), Mike Torrez (75)

Let’s go Mets!