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The Mets continued to reshape their roster ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday night. According to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Mets have traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. The move comes as New York continues to evaluate its roster with the deadline fast approaching and could signal additional deals in the coming days.
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The Mets announced a new partnership with Novig, which has been named the club’s Official Prediction Market Partner. The agreement gives Mets fans another way to engage with games throughout the season.
Mets pitcher Christian Scott spent part of his day giving back to the community. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the right-hander visited the Hospital for Special Surgery’s children’s pavilion, where he met with young patients and their families.
With the trade deadline drawing near, the Mets still expect Freddy Peralta to start Friday’s game against the Marlins, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo also reported that Clay Holmes is highly unlikely to make his next scheduled start on Sunday, regardless of whether he remains with the organization through the weekend.
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On This Date in Mets History
1986: The Mets did not play a game on this day in 1986.
2015: After a tearful appearance on the field where he thought he was to be traded away, Wilmer Flores hit a walk-off home run against the Washington Nationals to start a crucial weekend series, in which the Mets swept the Nationals at home, and sparked their late-season run to bypass the Nats and win the NL East title.
Born on This Date: Nick Plummer (1996), Rene Rivera (1983), Billy Wynne (1943).
