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The Mets lost the opening game of their series in Cincinnati against the Reds by a 7-6 score despite two home runs from young catcher Francisco Álvarez and one from Francisco Lindor.
David Peterson made the start after Max Scherzer was scratched with neck spasms. He allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings raising his ERA to 7.68 for the season.
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Carlos Carrasco made a rehab start for Binghamton on Tuesday night. He allowed one run on three hits and a walk and one strikeout. He threw 33 pitches in the outing.
The Mets signed former Yankees star Gary Sánchez and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported. Jon Heyman of the New York Post added that he’ll get $1.5M if he’s in the majors with the Mets, plus $1.2M incentives.
The Mets will play a two-game series against the Phillies in London next season per Sports Illustrated.
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Former Met Darin Ruf completed his rehab assignment with the Giants, then was immediately designated for assignment, the Giants announced. In a corresponding move, they promoted prospect Casey Schmitt, who promptly homered in the second at-bat of his MLB career.
The Rays are finalizing a major league deal with left-hander Jake Diekman, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported. He added that it should be done in the next 48 hours (from Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET).
The Braves announced they placed Max Fried on the injured list recalling fellow left-hander Danny Young.
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Brian Wright wrote about the best moments Matt Harvey had with the Mets.
Nick Rucco wrote about the good week that Mes prospects Kevin Parada and Mike Vasil had.
Mike Mayer wondered if the struggling Mets could find help in Triple-A Syracuse.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Pete Schourek (54), Craig Brazell (43)
1967: The Mets acquire Ed Charles from the Kansas City Athletics.
