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Happy Thursday, Mets fans!
The Mets reached a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday to bring minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash considerations to the Mets organization in exchange for recently DFA’d Billy McKinney, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. The trade marks the first of what may be many for New York as the trade deadline inches closer.
The Mets also made a plethora of roster moves on Wednesday, which were highlighted by the placement of RHP Robert Stock to the injured list after he injured himself while running to first base in Tuesday’s game. New York also optioned Geoff Hartlieb, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, and recalled INF Travis Blankenhorn and RHP Nick Tropeano to fill the empty spaces on the roster.
The Mets are off today after Wednesday’s 7-0 win in Cincinnati over the Reds. They’ll return to Queens on Friday as they take on the Blue Jays go up against a familiar face in Steven Matz.
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Marcus Stroman led the Mets to a 7-0 victory on Thursday, tossing eight innings of shutout, one-hit baseball against the Cincinnati Reds before passing the baton to Jeurys Familia, who slammed the door in the ninth. The Mets finish their road trip at 3-and-3, and will head back to Citi Field for an 11-game homestand beginning on Friday.
Right-handed reliever Roel Ramirez was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Thursday. Ramirez most recently played in the majors for the St. Louis Cardinals in June, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
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April Rookie of the Month award winner Yermin Mercedes announced his retirement via his Instagram on Thursday, according to MLB Insider Hector Gomez. Mercedes was recently sent back to the minor leagues after poor performances in May and June at the MLB level.
The Arizona Fall League returns this year and will begin in October, after being sidelined due to COVID-19 in 2020, according to MLB Pipeline.
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Jack Ramsey interviewed Mets Director of Amateur Scouting Marc Tramuta in the latest MMO Exclusive.
Ryan Kolakowski wrote the latest Mets minors recap, highlighted by Carlos Carrasco’s recent rehab outing.
Luke Shannon posted the second part of how the Mets could take advantage of the Chicago Cubs seller status.
Beyond the Blog
On This Date in Mets History
2004: David Wright made his major league debut on this day, batting seventh as the Mets took on the Expos. The future captain went 0-for-4 at the plate, but the Mets won 5-4.
Birthdays: Mike Bordick (56), Brian Buchanan (48), Mike Cubbage (71), Brett Hinchliffe (47)
Let’s go Mets!
