Morning Briefing: Paul Sewald, Tim Peterson Clear Waivers

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Metropolitans came up with a tremendous come from behind victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon by a score of 4-3. With Sunday’s victory, the team completed an impressive 6-1 homestead to bring their record back up to the .500 mark.

The New York Mets (26-26) are right back at it tonight, heading over to the West Coast on Memorial Day to open up a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (35-18).

Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.72 ERA) will toe the rubber for New York and will be opposed by Clayton Kershaw (4-0, 3.33 ERA) in what hopes to be a great pitching match-up to complete the holiday weekend. First pitched is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. (EST) and can be seen on ESPN or SNY as well as heard on WCBS 880.

Latest Mets News

Paul Sewald and Tim Peterson both cleared waivers and were assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.

ICYMI: Rajai Davis was designated for assignment as the Mets activated Michael Conforto from the 7-day concussion IL.

Latest MLB News

The Angels placed Matt Harvey on the injured list with a back strain. The former Met’s ERA currently sits at 7.50 which is highest among American League starters.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, Luke Weaver was removed from Sunday’s game due to forearm tightness.

Carlos Torres agreed to a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Latest NL East News

The Philadelphia Phillies have officially moved former starting pitcher, Vince Velasquez to the bullpen full-time.

Tim Tucker of theAJC examines the elite company Atlanta Braves’ pitcher, Mike Soroka finds himself in.

Barry Svrluga advises that is time for the Washington Nationals and Anthony Rendon to figure out what the future may hold for the hot-hitting infielder.

David Wilson of the Miami Herald looks at the impact Harold Ramirez brings to the Marlins.