Good Morning Mets fans!
The Mets head to Boston for a pair after losing a weekend series to the Braves.
Michael Wacha (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes the mound today, looking to turn the tide for New York. Wacha will be opposed by the Sox’s Josh Osich (0-0, 0.00 ERA) .
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Taxes, death, and #lolMets
In short, Rick Porcello‘s debut didn’t go as planned and the Mets’ offense was as lifeless as their production during the good ole days of 2013.
The one positive note from yesterday’s game: Andres Gimenez made his MLB debut at the plate. The Mets’ highly-touted prospect went 0-2.
Willow McNeil has some company in right field now.
Latest MLB News
Justin Verlander will miss significant time after being diagnosed with a forearm strain
Ken Giles has some forearm soreness and will be limited for the next few days.
The Yankees optioned Clint Frazier to their alternate training site.
Latest NL East News
A quartet of Marlins, including Harold Ramirez, Garrett Cooper, and Jose Urena, has been placed on the COVID-19 IL.
The Nationals sent Roenis Elias to the 60-day IL with a flexor strain in his elbow.
Per Jon Heyman of Fancred, the Braves’ Will Smith is expected to come off the COVID IL soon.
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I analyzed how Rick Porcello could optimize his fastball location in 2020.
Tatiana Snedeker wrote about Edwin Díaz’s ninth inning on Saturday.
Rich Sparago noted the Mets’ poor offensive showing.
On This Day in Mets History
1975: The Mets let go of Cleon Jones after some bad blood between him and the teams’ owner.
1989: Not a great day for outfielders. Lenny Dykstra was shipped to the Phillies, along with Roger McDowell.
2003: Mike Piazza was inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame.
Please do well in Boston, @Mets.
