Morning Briefing: Peterson Looks to Help Mets Win Rubber Game

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Good morning Mets fans!

Happy Easter to all those who celebrate from all of us at MMO! The Mets dropped Saturday’s game to the Diamondbacks 3-2. They will close out their series against Arizona this afternoon at 1:40 p.m. David Peterson will take the mound in the rubber match for the Mets.

Latest Mets News

“The Cake Don” posted a photo of their 2022 Mets opening day cake on Instagram. The cake mimicked the structure of Citi Field.

Mike Piazza shared photos of Mets opening day at Citi Field and expressed his thanks to the Mets for allowing him to be an ambassador for the club.

According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Mets right-handed relief pitcher Jake Reed joined the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday to begin a major league rehab assignment. Reed pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts during his first rehab appearance on Saturday night, as tweeted by Michael Mayer of Metsmerized.

Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the St. Lucie Mets wore custom Marvel superhero jerseys on Saturday night against the Clearwater Threshers. They will be auctioned off at the end of the weekend for charity.

Latest MLB News

Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has no structural damage and will most likely need a week or so off from baseball activity.

Per Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun, Brandon Hyde reported that the Baltimore Orioles are pursuing second opinions on John Means’ injured elbow. The Orioles acknowledged it’s a ‘question mark’ on whether Means pitches again in 2022.

Latest on MMO

Daniel M. recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, April 15, including strong starts in Port St. Lucie for Alex Ramirez and Shervyen Newton.

Andrew Steele-Davis recaps Chris Bassitt’s Mets’ home opening start from Friday, April 15.

Alex Horowitz discusses Francisco Lindor’s hot start and two home-run game on Friday.

Nick Rucco recaps the Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.