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The Mets placed first base prospect Ryan Clifford on the development list following his immense struggles at the plate. Clifford was one of the pieces in the trade that sent Justin Verlander back to the Astros in 2023 and he offered a ton of promise in 2024 and 2025. This season has been a different story, however, as he has just a .611 OPS in Triple-A, including a .288 OPS in his last 19 games.
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The Mets (58-70) defeated the Padres (68-60) 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon to clinch a series victory. Carson Benge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, while the bullpen combined to allow just one run in 4 2/3 innings. Kodai Senga recorded his fourth save in four attempts this season.
The Mets placed infielder Jorge Polanco on the injured list with left ankle bursitis and announced that he will receive season-ending surgery. Polanco had a forgettable first year in Queens, spending much of it injured but only producing a .431 OPS in 37 games when healthy.
Steve Cohen spoke to the media about the Mets’ season and expressed optimism despite the disappointing results.
MLB Network will premiere a documentary about baseball’s return following the 9/11 attacks, featuring Mike Piazza, Todd Zeile, Al Leiter and John Franco. The documentary will air at 10:00 p.m. ET on September 10.
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edwin Díaz received a clean MRI and will be shut down from throwing for just a few days. Díaz has had a rocky debut season in Los Angeles, either blowing saves or spending lots of time on the injured list. He has an 11.85 ERA in 16 total games this year.
The Phillies signed starter Nestor Cortes to a major league contract. Cortes last pitched in the majors last season, recording a 6.29 ERA in eight games between the Brewers and Padres.
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John Stocum writes about Luis Torrens‘ hot streak at the plate.
On This Date in Mets History
1986: The Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-5 to move to 80-41 on the year. Keith Hernandez and Sid Fernandez each notched two RBIs, while Fernandez struggled in six innings but ultimately picked up the win.
Born on This Date: Lance Broadway (1983), Cory Sullivan (1979), Cliff Cook (1936).
