Morning Briefing: Reds Game Canceled Over Positive COVID-19 Test

Good Morning, Mets fans!

Last night, Walker Lockett took the mound in Philadelphia after Jacob deGrom was scratched due to neck stiffness. The Mets came up just short against the Phillies though, by a score of 6-5.

Well after the Met game ended last night, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that a Reds player tested positive for COVID-19. This is likely to cancel Saturday’s game between the Reds and the Pirates. It is unclear how long the cancellation will last, but MLB is sure to be extra cautious this team so as to avoid another breakout.

Tonight, Steven Matz (0-3, 8.20 ERA) is scheduled to make his start against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Opposing him is the Phillies’ ace RHP Aaron Nola (1-1, 2.79 ERA). The game will be televised on SNY and broadcast from WCBS 880 AM.

Latest Mets News

Tyler Hendrickson of The 562, wrote a feature article on the New York Mets newest scout Glenn Walker who adds his own unique style to his scouting when at games. He is the scout who encouraged the Mets to draft Isaiah Greene after scouting his older brother while working as a scout for the Braves.

Latest MLB News

Jon Morosi of MLBNetwork reported the latest MLB COVID-19 update. The league and the Players Association have announced the past week’s positive test rate was 0.03% which includes four positive tests our of 12,301 samples. The four positive tests came from the St. Louis Cardinals.

After 15 days off, the St. Louis Cardinals will play their first game on Saturday in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Their last game was on July 29th.

Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reported that the Cleveland Indians reinstated Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac from the restricted list and optioned them. The two pitchers were put on the restricted list after violating MLB protocols while in Chicago last weekend.

After the altercation between the Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron and Ramon Laureano, the two involved were given suspensions — Cintron 20 games, Laureano six games — Laureano had appealed his suspension and got it reduced to four games rather than six according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Stephen Battaglio of the Los Angeles Times reported that Fox Sports has noted that there has been a 100% to 150% increase in views for live sporting events as compared to those dates last year. The article continues to prove just how popular live sports are now compare to last year and why they are more popular now.

Aaron Judge is going to the injured list with a strained calf as per Aaron Boone, according to Lindsey Adler of the Athletic.

Logan Morrison was designated for assignment on Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers, and since clearing waivers he has elected free agency rather than being outright.