Morning Briefing: Wheeler Hopes To Send Mets Home on High Note

Good Morning Mets fans!

Tonight, the New York Mets will wrap up their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers before returning home. Zack Wheeler will take the hill against Hyun-Jin Ryu at 7:35 p.m. on SNY.

Last night, the Mets lost the second game of their series in L.A. by a score of 11-4 in their late night contest against the Dodgers.

Latest Mets News

Joel Sherman writes an update on the Mets’ search for a new General Manager. He indicates that Brewers owner Mark Attanasio would block GM David Stearns from pursuing the Mets’ job.

Four Mets’ minor leaguers earned Player of the Week honors for their respective leagues. Outfielders Jhoan Urena, Yoel Romero, and Patrick Kivlehan, and starting pitcher Drew Gagnon were recognized for their play.

Latest MLB News

The San Diego Padres are calling up top catching prospect Francisco Mejía. Mejía, who was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Padres in July for relievers Adam Cimber and Brad Hand, has slashed .293/.338/.471 at triple-a this year.

Major League Baseball announced the 30 nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award. The award, which recognizes players for positive contributions on and off the field, has one nominee from each team. Steven Matz is the Mets’ nominee.

First base prospect Peter Alonso earned the Jack Baumann Home Run Award, becoming the first Met to do so. Alonso slugged 36 home runs between double-a and triple-a this season.

Latest NL East News

The Nationals announced the promotion of outfielder and top prospect Victor Robles. Robles, the No. 5 prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, slashed .276/.371/.370 across three levels this season.

Former Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard officially announced his retirement. Howard had not played in 2018, and his last Major League appearance came in 2016. In his 13-year career, Howard accumulated 382 home runs and a .859 OPS. He finished in the top 10 in MVP voting six times, winning the award in 2006.