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The Mets posted on their social media accounts Monday that they will reveal their Nike City Connect jerseys on Friday, April 19. In the teaser video, the Mets logo was made purple, suggesting the jerseys may pay homage to the 7 train. The Mets will debut the jerseys on the field on April 26 against the Cardinals.
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Brandon Nimmo went 4-for-4 with two homers and a career-high five RBIs, and DJ Stewart snapped his hitless spell with a two-run homer as the Mets erased an early deficit and won a barn-burner against the Braves, 8-7. With the bullpen shorthanded, Reed Garrett tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings, and Jorge López got Travis d’Arnaud to fly out to the warning track to earn the save. Jake Diekman earned his first win of the season.
Adrian Houser (0-0, 1.80 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets against Reynaldo López (0-0, 1.80 ERA) in the second game of the Mets’ series in Atlanta. Houser held the Tigers to one run and three hits over five innings in his season debut. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM.
Prior to Monday’s game, the Mets designated Yohan Ramírez for assignment and called up veteran righty Cole Sulser. Ramírez gave up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings across three appearances.
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The Red Sox have agreed to an eight-year, $50 million extension with outfield prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. Ranked the 71st-best prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, Rafaela reached the majors at the end of the 2023 season and hit .302/.349/.520 with 20 homers and 36 steals between Double-A and Triple-A.
In other Red Sox news, the team optioned infielder Bobby Dalbec to Triple-A Worcester. Dalbec is 0-for-9 with six strikeouts so far in 2024.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that a statue of Hank Aaron will be unveiled on May 23. Monday marked 50 years since Aaron broke Babe Ruth‘s all-time home run record.
Jacob deGrom has started throwing from 90 feet as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery. The two-time Cy Young Award winner underwent the procedure last summer.
Astros starter Framber Valdez was scratched from his start against the Rangers on Monday due to elbow soreness. The 30-year-old lefty will be evaluated by doctors to determine the severity of the injury.
The Twins have called up infielder José Miranda from Triple-A St. Paul. Daniel Duarte was placed on the injured list with a right triceps strain.
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David Melendi recaps the Mets’ win in their series opener against the Braves.
Johnluke Chaparro looks at Francisco Lindor‘s strong performance on Sunday.
Andrew Steele-Davis breaks down the highs and lows of the Mets’ series against the Reds in the latest 3 Up, 3 Down.
On This Date in Mets History
1985: After the Mets cough up a 5-2 lead, Gary Carter caps his Mets debut with a walk-off homer against former Met reliever Neil Allen. George Foster also goes deep in the Opening Day win.
2006: David Wright hits a game-tying two-run triple in the seventh inning, then hits the walk-off sacrifice fly as the Mets beat the Marlins, 3-2, for their third straight victory. Billy Wagner earns his first win as a Met, tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
2022: Pete Alonso snaps a scoreless tie with his first career grand slam, and Chris Bassitt tosses six shutout innings as the Mets win their third straight, 5-0.
Birthdays: Jerry Hinsley (79), Graeme Lloyd (57), David Robertson (39), Eric Campbell (37)
