Good Morning Mets Fans. In what seems like deja vu, the Metropolitans (8-9) will again to look to rebound off a bad loss as they continue their series with the Washington Nationals (11-5). If able, Jacob deGrom is scheduled to start the game and will be opposed by Gio Gonzalez. If deGrom is unable to go, it is expected that Sean Gilmartin will take the ball.

Today’s game is scheduled for a 4:05 PM ET start and can be seen on SNY and FS1 as well as heard on 710 WOR.

LATEST METS NEWS

Matt Harvey continued his successful start to the 2017 season as he pitched seven innings while allowing three runs on four hits. He walked two and struck out two in the team’s 4- 3, 11-inning loss to the Nationals and took the no-decision. Overall on the season he is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.95. Read more from Laura Albanese in Newsday.

Kevin Kernan of the NY Post looks at how the Mets are at their first crossroads of the season. Last night’s loss dropped the team to below .500 with a record that now stands at 8-9. With injuries continue to pile up by the day, the team’s depth is being severely tested. Kernan wonders aloud if the team may look to have top prospects, Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith help the team up north. A scenario such as this does seem unlikely though the Mets had Rosario play third base for Las Vegas on Friday.

Jeurys Familia has shown in his two games since returning to the Mets that he may not exactly be ready just yet. The Mets closer walked in what would eventually be the winning run in Friday’s extra-inning contest. His control has lacked thus far and he has already walked four batters in this two innings pitched. Read more from Chris Iseman on NorthJersey.com.

NL EAST RUMBLINGS

Mark Simon of ESPN looks at how Bryce Harper is already showing how to win an MVP award.

The Philadelphia Phillies will look for Hector Neris to close out games for the time being. Read more from Corey Seidman on CSNPhilly.com.

Tom Glavine now reportedly may make a pitch to purchase the Miami Marlins. Read more on theAJC.com.

Ryan Howard is quickly being moved up the Atlanta Braves ranks in the minors, joining their Triple-A affiliate today. Read more from Mark Bowman on MLB.com.

RECENTLY ON MMO

With the injuries piling up, why not give Gavin Cecchini a shot?

Over at MetsMinors.net, Jacob Resnick gives his weekly report on the farm.

THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY

On this day in 1970, Tom Seaver strikes out 19 batters, including the last 10 in a row in the team’s 2-1 victory in Shea Stadium.