Morning Briefing: Soto Selected to National League All-Star Team

Good morning, Mets fans.

Major League Baseball announced on Saturday that Mets outfielder Juan Soto will represent the team as a starting outfielder on the 2026 National League All-Star team.

But before the All-Star break is reached, the Mets dropped another game Saturday night, their third in a row. They were defeated 14-3 by the Braves late Saturday night.

The four-game series against continues on Sunday at Truist Park. Right-handed pitcher Nolan McLean (5-5, 3.78 ERA, 113 SO) takes the mound for New York against left-handed pitcher Martin Perez (6-5, 3.27 ERA, 61 SO) for the Braves.

There will be a wraparound game on Monday as well.

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Unfortunate news: according to Jay Horwitz former Met All-Star Ron Hunt is in hospice care.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Soto has now been selected to represent four different teams in an All-Star game. He is the youngest player to make an All-Star game for a fourth franchise. No other player had done so before turning 31. Soto is 27.

Juan Soto by Berto Carlo

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MLB released the full rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game on Saturday evening.

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder injury and recalled right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville.

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled left-handed pitcher Tanner Banks from Lehigh Valley (AAA). In order to make room on the 26-man roster, right-handed pitcher Alan Rangel was optioned to Lehigh Valley following Thursday’s game.

According to Hazel Mae of MLB International, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will not participate in the All-Star Game due to the back discomfort he’s been dealing with.

Tim Healey of the Boston Globe recapped the full details on Willson Contreras’ apology for his recent behavior against the Nationals and Yankees.

The Kansas City Royals recalled right-handed pitcher Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha and placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Kolek on the family medical emergency list.

Per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, the Houston Astros signed right-handed pitcher Christian Roa to a minor-league deal.

According to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Matt Gage was placed on the injured list with an elbow injury.

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David Melendez recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday that includes Yohairo Cuevas hitting a home run in five straight games and MJ Melendez homering for Triple-A Syracuse.

Chris Bello discussed Juan Soto continuing to hit a an MVP pace despite Mets’ struggles.

Chris Bello talked about the news that Juan Soto was selected to the All-Star roster.

Evan Mazza recapped yet another Mets’ loss.