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Carlos Carrasco was tagged for 10 hits and five earned runs in 2 1/3 innings as the Mets dropped their series finale against the Red Sox, 6-1. The lone highlight for the Mets in the game was Mark Canha recording three outfield assists, becoming the first Met to accomplish that since Endy Chávez on June 4, 2006.
With the trade deadline just nine days away, the Mets at 46-53 seem to be in a prime position to be sellers. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported Sunday that the Mets will likely shop Canha, Tommy Pham, and David Robertson, but plan on holding onto Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. When asked after the game, Canha said he’s not focused on the possibility of a trade.
Mark Canha shares his feelings as the trade deadline approaches:
"It's something that's not under my control and as an athlete I'm just trying to control what I can control. It's not really anything that I have any say or power over, so there's no point in me focusing on that" pic.twitter.com/gQQJeCb85e
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 24, 2023
Latest Mets News
The Mets have a day off today before beginning the Bronx portion of the Subway Series on Tuesday. Justin Verlander will toe the rubber, looking to build on his strong start last time out.
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Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff officially were inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. Rolen was inducted in his sixth year on the ballot, while McGriff was chosen by the Contemporary Baseball Players Era Committee.
The Yankees have hired Andy Pettitte to serve as an advisor to Aaron Boone. The five-time World Series champion still talks to Boone regularly.
J.D. Martinez was scratched from the Dodgers’ lineup on Sunday due to hamstring tightness. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a resurgence this year, smacking 24 home runs.
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Alexis Farinacci writes about Pete Alonso showing some signs of life at the plate.
Christian De Block profiles David Robertson as a trade candidate.
On This Date in Mets History
1970: Tommie Agee steals home with the bases loaded in the top of the 10th inning, giving the Mets a 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Agee reaches base on an error and moves up on two walks before swiping home.
1988: The Mets retire Tom Seaver‘s number at Shea Stadium.
1999: Octavio Dotel outduels Steve Trachsel, tossing 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts as the Mets win their fourth straight, 2-1 over the Cubs. Edgardo Alfonzo and Robin Ventura both hit solo homers to provide the scoring.
2007: Joh Maine allows just two runs and five hits in seven innings and hits the first home run of his career, a two-run shot off Pirates right-hander Ian Snell. Lastings Milledge also goes deep as the Mets down the Pirates, 8-4.
2016: Mike Piazza is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Ken Griffey Jr. Piazza and Griffey become the highest and lowest-drafted players to get enshrined.
Birthdays: Jeff Kaiser (63)
