Jose Quintana. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized
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On Friday, the Mets received updates on three injured pitchers. Most important of the group was Justin Verlander, who threw four scoreless innings in a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Friday afternoon. After the game, Verlander said he felt good and is ready to go. He is likely to return to the Mets and make his debut with the team in the series against the Tigers next week.
Stephen Nogosek also said he is good to go and is eligible to be activated off the injured list on Sunday. Meanwhile, José Quintana played catch for the first time since his rib surgery and said he experienced no pain at all. He will still be sidelined for a while with an expected return date in July.
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The Mets lost to the Braves 4-0 in five innings on Friday night due to the rain. David Peterson started the game strong but surrendered four runs including a three-run homer by Matt Olson in the fifth inning. Due to the shortened game, the Mets announced that anyone holding a ticket to the game will receive a voucher for a ticket to a future home game.
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Jacob deGrom left his start against the Yankees with a trainer in the fourth inning.
The Braves activated Michael Harris II off the injured list and optioned both Eli White and Nick Solak to Triple-A.
Carlos Rodríguez of AP Sports wrote about Mexico’s “unprecedented appetite for baseball” following the country’s World Baseball Classic run.
Noah Gittell of the New York Times wrote about Daniel Murphy and his return to baseball with the Long Island Ducks.
The Seattle Mariners unveiled their new City Connect uniforms.
The Reds promoted former Met Matt Reynolds to the major league roster and put Tony Santillan on the 60-day injured list.
Liam Hendriks took the mound as part of his rehab process for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.
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As we continue to remember and honor the life of our founder, Joe D., a few more writers at MMO shared words about what he meant to them.
Michael Famulari broke down Brett Baty‘s stellar performance on Thursday night against the Nationals.
Michael Mayer recapped Verlander’s scoreless rehab outing.
On This Date in Mets History
1996: John Franco recorded his 300th career save, becoming the first lefty closer to reach the feat.
2022: The Mets threw the first combined no-hitter and second no-hitter overall in franchise history in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies. Tylor Megill, Drew Smith, Joely Rodríguez, Seth Lugo, and Edwin Díaz all pitched in the historic effort.
Birthdays: Omir Santos (42), Kelly Shoppach (43), Tony Armas (45), Wes Gardner (62), Bob McClure (71)
