After scuffling in his first two starts, Zack Wheeler has held his own in his last couple of outings. He’ll look to extend that streak tonight against the Phillies.
Wheeler will be opposed by Zach Eflin, who has a 5.25 ERA in seven career starts against New York. The game can be viewed on SNY and WCBS at 7:10 p.m.
After having the worst start of his professional career last time out, Steven Matz rebounded well, twirling six masterful innings. The southpaw held the Phillies to only three hits. Overall, it was an encouraging game for the Mets’ pitching in general, which has struggled early in the season. Pete Alonso tallied two RBIs and Jeff McNeil contributed his first homer of the year.
Bryce Harper, a.k.a the $330 million dollar man, was ejected in the fourth inning.
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The Mets activated Todd Frazier and placed Justin Wilson on the 10-day IL with elbow soreness. They also recalled Luis Guillorme and sent Paul Sewald to Triple-A Syracuse.
Jacob deGrom threw a 30-pitch bullpen session in the light rain yesterday afternoon. After the session, Mickey Callaway told media members deGrom should come off of the injured list on Friday.
Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports that the Mets are interested in Gio Gonzalez.
After two years, Ed Kranepool has finally found a compatible kidney donor per Steven Marcus of Newsday.
Kevin Armstrong of the New York Times is impressed with Michael Conforto‘s intangibles.
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Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic hears that Nathan Eovaldi will undergo surgery tomorrow to remove loose bodies in his elbow.
The Yankees signed Brad Miller to a minor-league deal.
Gio Gonzalez opted-out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees. Brodie Van Wagenen, if you’re reading this, you know what to do.
Nolan Arenado went yard for his 1000th career knock.
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Joe Frisaro of MLB.com thinks a demotion could be in cards for former top prospect Lewis Brinson.
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Chris wrote a Fan Shot to find some positives and negatives of the Mets’ season so far.
Justin Mears thinks the Mets should go after Marcus Stroman.
Logan Barer delves in Noah Syndergaard‘s issues with throwing up in the strike zone.
Matt Musico is worried about the Mets’ rotation.
John Sheridan continued his 3 Up, 3 Down series.
Mike Silva published the latest edition of Talkin’ Mets.
On this Date in Mets History
1962: Jay Hook led the Mets to their first-ever victory as he completed a five-hit shutout against the Pirates.
Birthdays: Henry Owens (40), Jason Tyner (42), Duke Carmel (82),
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