Ed Delaney, Mets Minors
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The Mets have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Christian Scott to Double-A Binghamton. The 24-year-old dominated for High-A Brooklyn in six starts, pitching to a 2.28 ERA and 0.803 WHIP with 27 strikeouts against just four walks in 23 2/3 innings. A 2021 fifth-round pick out of the University of Florida, Scott sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and can touch 98.
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The Mets’ offense couldn’t get anything going against Mitch Keller and a two-run fourth inning for Pittsburgh was enough to hand the Mets their eighth loss in their last nine games with a 2-1 final. Jeff McNeil hit his third home run of the year for the team’s lone score. Carlos Carrasco went just 4 2/3 innings, allowing six hits and three walks, striking out one. The Mets get a day off today before beginning the Subway Series at Citi Field on Tuesday.
Ronny Mauricio is getting an MRI on his ankle because it’s still a little sore. Mauricio sprained the ankle eight days ago while covering second base on a steal attempt.
The Mets are reportedly planning to hire former Brewers general manager David Stearns, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Stearns was the GM for Milwaukee from 2015 until he stepped down in 2022. He previously worked for the Mets in their operations department.
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The Guardians have outrighted right-hander Zach Plesac to Triple-A Columbus. Plesac was designated for assignment on June 8, but he cleared waivers.
Marlins southpaw Trevor Rogers didn’t make his scheduled rehab start on Saturday due to an issue in his non-throwing shoulder. Depending on the results of his tests, Rogers could start for Triple-A Jacksonville at some point this week.
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James Villani recaps the Mets’ loss in their series finale against the Pirates.
Christian De Block looks at Kodai Senga‘s solid performance on Saturday.
On This Date in Mets History
2015: Bartolo Colon tosses six innings of two-run ball to earn his ninth win of the season, as the Mets beat the Braves 5-3. Wilmer Flores and John Mayberry Jr. both homer, while Jeurys Familia gets Nick Markakis to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded.
2017: With the 20th overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft, the Mets select southpaw David Peterson out of the University of Oregon.
2022: J.D. Davis and Pete Alonso both hit homers, Taijuan Walker strikes out 10 in six innings, and Edwin Díaz records a five-out save as the Mets take their series against the Angels with a 5-1 win. Díaz strikes out five of the six batters he faces and hits 102 MPH on his fastball.
Birthdays: Gerry Arrigo (82), Keith Miller (60), Damon Buford (53), Thomas Szapucki (27)
