Mark Vientos, Photo by Richard Nelson

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General manager Billy Eppler spoke on Friday about Mark Vientos and why he has not been called up to the major league club yet despite a scorching hot start in Triple-A. Eppler noted that there are several factors that play into it such as Vientos’ development and usage, but said a potential promotion is “definitely on our radar and something we’re thinking about.” Eppler said that he is sending Carlos Beltrán to Syracuse to supposedly watch Vientos play and to provide feedback. In 116 plate appearances this year in Syracuse, Vientos is batting .354/.431/.717/1.148 with nine home runs, nine doubles, and 26 RBIs.

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The Mets defeated the Rockies 1-0 on Friday night with the help of strong performances from Kodai Senga, who threw six scoreless innings, and Brandon Nimmo, who drove in the only run of the game with a solo homer. Prior to the game, Edwin Díaz received his 2022 NL Reliever of the Year Award.

Former Met Matt Harvey announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. In parts of six seasons with the Mets, Harvey compiled a 34-37 record and a 3.66 ERA with a dominant stretch from 2012-2015 in which he was 25-18 with a 2.53 ERA.

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Keith Law ranked his top 50 prospects in this year’s MLB draft.

Per the Astros, pitcher Luis Garcia will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Sam Blum of The Athletic reported that Angels’ pitcher Austin Warren will also undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.

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Michael Famulari analyzed the season debut of Justin Verlander.

Chris Bello wrote about Matt Harvey‘s decision to retire.

Tyler Antonelle recapped Friday night’s victory over the Rockies.

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Birthdays: Mike Kinkade (50), Willie Mays (92)