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Good morning, Mets fans!
After a series opening win over the Diamondbacks on Monday night, the Mets will return to Chase Field for another late night bout against Arizona in search of their sixth straight win.
Righty Marcus Stroman (4-4, 2.47 ERA) will take the mound for New York as he takes on Arizona southpaw Caleb Smith (2-1, 3.27 ERA). First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. EST, will be broadcasted on WCBS 880 and WQBU 92.7 and can be watched on SNY.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Per Rob Piersall of MetsmerizedOnline, lefty David Peterson will start the Mets’ series finale against the D-backs on Wednesday and right-hander Taijuan Walker will take the bump to start a series with the Padres on Thursday. Walker returns after missing the minimum amount of time as he was recovering from tightness in his side.
As Mets pitcher Sam McWilliams has been taken off the 40-man roster, there is a chance that he may elect to be a free agent if New York sends him back to the minors, per SNY‘s Jacob Resnick. This is because he is a Rule 5 pick after he was sent from Kansas City to Tampa Bay in 2018.
Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Mets prospect that the Red Sox are getting via trade is due by the end of this week. Cotillo says that the player will be the best player of the PTBNLs.
Latest MLB News
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Atlanta likely cannot void outfielder Marcell Ozuna‘s contract after he was arrested for domestic violence on Saturday. If the Braves choose to take action against him, they will have to wait on MLB to complete its investigation of the arrest.
Yankees righty Luis Severino is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery, according to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors. The two-time All-Star underwent the surgery back in Feb. 2020 after pitching only three games for the Bronx Bombers in 2019.
Yankees left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery, who is looking to opt out of his deal on June 1, is likely heading to the Samsung Lions of the KBO, per Sung Min Kim on Twitter. Montgomery is currently with the Yankees’ Triple-A team and last played in the majors with the Royals in 2020.
Latest on MMO
Rich Sparago previews the Mets’ upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.
Anthony E. Parelli recaps the Mets’ 4-1 week, including the series win over the Rockies.
Matt Musico takes a look at New York’s reoccurring troubles in June as it enters a series against Arizona.
Beyond the Blog
Locked On Mets: On today’s episode, host Ryan Finkelstein recaps another Mets victory last night and the powerful return of Pete Alonso to the lineup. Are the Mets offensive problems a thing of the past now that the first wave of reinforcements has arrived?
Ryan also discusses Jacob deGrom’s brilliant start and whether this may be the season he receives legitimate MVP buzz.
On This Date in Mets History
2012: Johan Santana, who missed the 2011 season due to shoulder surgery, throws the Mets’ first no-hitter in over 50 seasons in an 8-0 win over the Cardinals.
Let’s go Mets!
