Good Morning Mets fans!
The New York Mets (43-51) won 3-2 over the first-place Minnesota Twins (58-35) on Tuesday. In his return from the bullpen, Steven Matz gave up two runs in four innings. Matz was taken out due to a 75-80 pitch count in efforts to ease him back into a starting role. Notably, Michael Conforto went 4-for-4 and an amazin’ leaping catch.
On Wednesday, the Mets will play another interleague game against the Twins at Target Field, as the Mets try to take the series! Jason Vargas (3-5, 4.23 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets against Martin Perez (8-3, 4.26 ERA) of the Twins.
Latest Mets News
Jeff McNeil was named the Mets recipient of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s (MLBPAA) 2019 Heart and Hustle Award.
The Mets announced that Zack Wheeler was formally placed on the IL. Though an MRI didn’t reveal structural damage, there is no timetable for Wheeler’s return, according to Newsday’s Tim Healy.
Mike Petriello of the MLB.com discusses what a successful rebuild could look like for the Mets, without trading Jacob deGrom, Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso or Jeff McNeil.
Baseball America ranks Francisco Alvarez third among the top 10 hottest prospects this past week.
Frank Viola was ejected for arguing balls and strikes with a robot umpire as detailed by Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune.
Latest MLB News
The Minnesota Twins activated C.J. Cron and Eddie Rosario from the 10-day IL and placed Byron Buxton on the 7-day IL with a concussion. They also designated Mike Morin for assignment.
Matt Carpenter has been placed on the 10-day IL by the St. Louis Cardinals with a right foot contusion.
The Colorado Rockies announced that prospect Brendan Rodgers underwent surgery on his right labrum and will be out for the rest of the season.
According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, the Red Sox promoted Darwinzon Hernandez and optioned Ryan Brasier to Pawtucket.
The Toronto Blue Jays designated veteran Edwin Jackson for assignment, and recalled Jacob Waguespack from Triple-A Buffalo to clear a spot on the roster.
The Texas Rangers activated Hunter Pence from the 10-day IL and selected the contract of Taylor Guerrieri while they optioned Willie Calhoun to Triple-A and placed Jesse Biddle on the 10-day IL with shoulder fatigue.
Latest NL East News
The Philadelphia Phillies announced that Jay Bruce exited Tuesday night’s game with a strained right oblique muscle.
Latest on MMO
Joe D. discussed former Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud’s recent success with the Tampa Bay Rays.
John Sheridan names the Mets Minors players of the week, emphasizing Francisco Alvarez of the Kingsport Mets.
Ryan Finkelstein names Noah Syndergaard and Robinson Cano the Mets’ players of the week.
Tim Ryder points out that Amed Rosario has been playing great lately, but there is always room for him to improve.
Marshall Field wrote a preview of the Mets’ two-game interleague series against the Twins in Minnesota.
