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Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets are in the market for another starting pitcher after Carlos Carrasco left his last start due to back tightness. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are in the market for a few notable names, along with a possible bat to compliment the lineup. For more on this report, check out our article on how the Mets can bolster their roster.

Now onto the morning briefing!

Latest Mets News

Mike Puma of the New York Post tweets that the Mets have reinstated Seth Lugo off paternity leave and have optioned reliever Yoan Lopez to Triple-A Syracuse. Puma also reports that catcher James McCann is expected to be with the team in Miami and will presumably be activated off the injured list soon.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are auctioning off a team jersey signed by Mets pitcher Max Scherzer during his rehab with the club. The bidding is open until Saturday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Latest MLB News

Will Sammon of The Athletic reports on Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes and how a notebook detailing his notes and thought processes transformed him into one of the league’s more valuable pitchers.

Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic tweets that the San Francisco Giants have traded outfielder Steven Duggar to the Texas Rangers for Willie Calhoun.

Former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey began his rehab assignment with the Aberdeen IronPigs. Harvey pitched six scoreless frames against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Latest on MMO

Steve Sica discusses James McCann’s progress during his rehab assignments and other minor league player performances.

Michael Mayer goes in-depth on the current state of the Mets pitching rotation.

On This Date in Mets History

1975: Jerry Koosman becomes the second Mets pitcher to win 100 games with the club as he struck out seven in a 5-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals

Birthdays: Mike Bruhert (71)

Let’s go Mets!