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Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Robinson Canó is no longer with the San Diego Padres due to recent struggles. Canó went 3-33 (.091) in twelve games for the Padres, including no hits in his last twenty at-bats. The roster move will be officially announced by the Padres before their game today against the Milwaukee Brewers, though he’s already been informed.
Jon Heyman previously reported that the Padres were expected to option Canó, to which he would decline and become a free agent.
Now, it is time for the morning briefing.
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Front Office Sports notes that Carlos Carrasco has pitched in the majors for 11 years. Throughout his career, he’s beaten leukemia, taught himself English, become a U.S. citizen, and won 95 games. Still, his father, who lives in Colombia, had never seen him pitch live in an MLB game until today, where Carrasco pitched five scoreless innings and earned a win.
Designer Dan Abrams has become the keeper of Shea Stadium’s neon glow. He spoke with Joe Delessio of New York Magazine about his love for the old ballpark’s minimalistic neon figures and his dream of seeing his work inside Citi Field.
Francisco Lindor joins Mike Piazza as the only Mets with at least one RBI in at least ten consecutive games. Also, the Mets became the first MLB team to reach 35 wins in 2022 with their win over the Nationals yesterday.
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Today was the MLB debut of José Cuas. He was released by the Brewers after struggling to convert to a pitcher. Therefore, Cuas left baseball and took a job at FedEx in Brooklyn. But his younger brother never gave up on him by playing catch with his brother every night. Danny Vietti of CBS Sports has video of the Kansas City Royals’ announcers explaining his story.
José Cuas was released by the Brewers after struggling to convert to a pitcher.
He left baseball and took a job at FedEx in Brooklyn.
His younger brother never gave up on him. He played catch with his brother every night.
Today, José made his MLB debut. pic.twitter.com/REHd8Jdxoe
— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) May 31, 2022
Mike Rizzo, the president and general manager of the Washington Nationals, claims that the Nationals “are not trading Juan Soto” during a radio interview on Wednesday. Rizzo reaffirmed listeners that the team wants to build their future around the young superstar. ESPN has more on this story.
Ray Liotta, the late actor that played “shoeless” Joe Jackson in 1989’s Field of Dreams, reportedly might have a baseball field named in his honor in his hometown of Union Township, New Jersey. Jen Juneau of People has more on the story.
After Tommy Pham said that Mike Trout shares some responsibility for the slap incident with Joc Pederson, Mike Trout responded by saying, “We’re all passionate about fantasy football […] all commissioners get booed.” Joon Lee of ESPN has the full interview below.
Mike Trout on the Tommy Pham – Joc Pederson fantasy football story:
“We’re all passionate about fantasy football”
Mostly no comments about the league rule disagreements, said he is not sure if he will step down as commissioner
“All commissioners get booed” pic.twitter.com/7wjdS82cnz
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) June 1, 2022
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Joe D. writes that Pete Alonso is just getting started.
Dan Quiñones has the recap of Wednesday’s game.
Nate Olshan reports that Jacob deGrom is traveling with the team on their upcoming west coast trip.
Nate Olshan claims that Starling Marte has been unstoppable at the plate recently.
On This Date in Mets History
1994: The Mets used the first overall pick in the MLB draft to take Paul Wilson. Wilson had a lot of potential according to scouts but he never developed into a star as many expected. In his one year with the Mets (1996), Wilson went 5-12 with a 5.38 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP.
Le’ts go Mets!
