The Mets are optioning Tobias Myers, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Friday night. Sammon cited the Mets’ need of a fresh pitcher even after a day off on Thursday.

Myers has a 4.05 ERA in 20 games for the Mets this season. He was one of seven pitchers used Friday, allowing two runs in an inning of work.

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The Mets (24-33) defeated the Marlins (26-32) 9-7 in 10 innings on Friday. New York jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Miami slowly but surely crawled back into the game before tying it 7-7 in the eighth inning. MJ Melendez delivered the walk-off blow in the bottom of the 10th, a two-run homer, to put the game to bed and give the Mets their second straight win.

Jorge Polanco played in his second rehab game on Friday for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and he had an extremely encouraging game. Polanco recorded a three-run home run and two walks, reaching base a total of three times. Polanco has played in just 14 games for the Mets this year and had little impact when healthy, but the Mets are certainly hoping he’s back on the major league squad before too long.

Prior to Friday’s game, Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media and reiterated that David Peterson will be moving to the bullpen. Mendoza also said Francisco Alvarez could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week.

Nolan McLean hosted a clinic on Long Island where he spent time meeting and teaching little leaguers.

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Munetaka Murakami, one of the game’s best players this season, left the White Sox game on Friday with hamstring tightness.

Major League Baseball suspended Brewers reliever Abner Uribe one game after he did a “crop-chop” celebration in the direction of the Cardinals dugout after a strikeout. Uribe is appealing the suspension.

Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday will miss the remainder season after undergoing surgery for a fractured foot.

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel released his Mock Draft 2.0 and what he’s hearing about the top of the draft.

The Marlins sold a minority stake of 15% in the team this spring in order to pay down debt. The deal was at a valuation of $1.55 billion.

The Nationals fired a community relations executive after hidden camera audio caught him discussing various topics, including admission to avoiding using Trevor Williams in social media content due to his religious and political beliefs.

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In the latest MMO Weekly episode, we break down the struggles the Mets continue to endure.

Robert Colonna discusses which Mets prospects could debut this season, besides the ones who have already earned the call to the big league team.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: The Mets defeated the Giants 8-7 in 10 innings, winning on a walk-off error. George Foster had a home run and three RBIs in the game, while Ray Knight also recorded three RBIs.

2006: Lastings Milledge made his major league debut at 21 years old. He recorded his first hit, a double, in a 7-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Born on This Date: Zack Wheeler (1990), Fernando Salas (1985).

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One of the day’s highlights was a grand slam for St. Lucie off the bat of A.J. Ewing, whose four-run shot walked off the game in the bottom of the ninth. Drew Gilbert continued his power surge for Syracuse, slugging a three-run homer, his third in the past week.

Triple-A

Durham Bulls (60-66) 10, Syracuse Mets (68-56) 6

BOX SCORE

• 2B Luisangel Acuña: 2-for-5, R (.658 OPS)
• CF Drew Gilbert: 1-for-5, HR (4), R, 3 RBI (12), K (.660 OPS)
• 3B Luke Ritter: 2-for-4, HR (24), 2 R, RBI (82), K (.871 OPS)
• LF Jackie Bradley Jr.: 2-for-4, 2B (4) (.719 OPS)

The Syracuse Mets lost to the Durham Bulls 10-6 in the series finale. The game was not as close as the score suggested, as Durham led 7-1 in the sixth inning and 10-3 in the ninth inning. Drew Gilbert hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to bring the Mets closer. While it didn’t help the team win, it was Gilbert’s third home run in the past five games, as he has looked good after missing an extended period.

• RHP Dom Hamel (L, 3-7): 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 4 K (6.50 ERA)
• LHP Alex Young: 2/3 IP, 0 ER, H, 0 BB, K (2.25 ERA)
• RHP Tyler Zuber: 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, K (3.81 ERA)
• RHP Justin Jarvis: 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K (6.25 ERA)
• RHP Grant Hartwig: 2/3 IP, 2 ER, H, 0 BB, 0 K (4.00 ERA)
• RHP Max Kranick: 1/3 IP, ER, H, 0 BB, 0 K (3.51 ERA)
• RHP Eric Orze: 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K (3.35 ERA)

The Mets needed seven pitchers to complete the game. Four pitchers allowed at least one run, and four pitchers had outings of less than an inning. Dom Hamel struggled as the starter, earning his seventh loss of the year, while Tyler Zuber, Grant Hartwig, and Max Kranick allowed runs out of the bullpen. Zuber’s outing was especially troubling, as he allowed four runs while recording just two outs.

Double-A

Reading Fightin Phils (52-67) 1, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (62-55) 2

BOX SCORE

• SS Wyatt Young: 2-for-4, 2 K, SB (15) (.748 OPS)
• 1B Ryan Clifford: 0-for-2, 2 BB, K (.803 OPS)
• RF Stanley Consuegra: 1-for-3, BB, K, SB (4) (.624 OPS)
• CF Jaylen Palmer: 2-for-3, HR (10), R, 2 RBI (25), BB, K (.748 OPS)

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies eeked out their win over the Reading Fightin Phils, 2-1. Jaylen Palmer was the offensive hero, driving in both runs on a solo homer in the second inning and an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th to walk it off. The game was 1-1 heading into extras, with both teams struggling offensively. Outside of Palmer’s two hits, the rest of Binghamton’s offense recorded three hits, with two coming from Wyatt Young.

• RHP Nolan McLean: 4 2/3 IP, ER, H, BB, 7 K (4.30 ERA)
• RHP Cameron Foster: 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 K (3.45 ERA)
• LHP Daniel Juarez: 2 IP, 0 ER, H, 0 BB, 3 K (4.91 ERA)
• RHP TJ Shook (W, 2-1): 2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K (1.35 ERA)

It was a wonderfully pitched game by Binghamton’s staff. Nolan McLean started the game and had a successful outing despite not making it through five innings. Cameron Foster, Daniel Juarez, and TJ Shook relieved him and combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win. Shook earned the victory, tossing two perfect innings to end the game.

High-A

Jersey Shore BlueClaws (67-53) 11, Brooklyn Cyclones (57-63) 2

BOX SCORE

• CF Nick Morabito: 1-for-3, R, BB (.724 OPS)
• 1B Christopher Suero: 1-for-4, R (.652 OPS)
• LF Kellum Clark: 0-for-4, RBI (9), 2 K (.600 OPS)
• RF Omar De Los Santos: 2-for-4, RBI (29), K (.607 OPS)

The Brooklyn Cyclones struggled against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, falling 11-2. The offense recorded just five hits, all singles, and they recorded both of their runs in the bottom of the ninth to avoid a shutout. Kellum Clark recorded the first RBI with a fielder’s choice before Omar De Los Santos added the second run with an RBI single.

• RHP Jack Wenninger (L, 1-2): 2 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 5 H, BB, 0 K (3.55 ERA)
• RHP Luis Moreno: 3 IP, 0 ER, H, BB, 4 K (4.64 ERA)
• RHP Alan Perdomo: 1 IP, 0 ER, H, BB, K (2.70 ERA)
• LHP Gregori Louis: 1 IP, ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K (3.00 ERA)
• RHP Henry Henry: 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, BB, K (10.38 ERA)
• RHP Alfred Vega: 1/3 IP, ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K (10.38 ERA)
• RHP Jawilme Ramirez: 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, BB, 0 K (4.02 ERA)

Like the Syracuse Mets, Brooklyn also needed seven pitchers to get through this game. Jack Weninger and Henry Henry allowed nine of the 11 runs to come across in a combined 2 2/3 innings, while Luis Moreno shined with three scoreless innings of relief. The Brooklyn pitching staff allowed 11 runs on 16 hits and five walks.

Low-A

Palm Beach Cardinals (74-44) 5, St. Lucie Mets (40-78) 8

BOX SCORE

• DH Carson Benge: 1-for-2, R, 2 BB, K (.675 OPS)
• 1B Yohairo Cuevas: 1-for-2, 2B (25), R, 2 RBI (41), K (.619 OPS)
• CF A.J. Ewing: 3-for-5, 2B (10), HR (5), 2 R, 4 RBI (30) (.711 OPS)
• C Vincent Perozo: 2-for-3, R, RBI (20), K (.553 OPS)

A.J. Ewing’s walk-off grand slam capped off a thrilling come-from-behind victory in which St. Lucie overcame a 5-1 deficit in the ninth inning and scored a whopping seven runs. The first run of the ninth inning scored on a fielder’s choice before two more came home on a double from Yohairo Cuevas. A.J. Ewing’s grand slam ended it and gave St. Lucie a victory to end the series.

• RHP Jorge De Leon: 1 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 0 H, 4 BB, 3 K (7.64 ERA)
• LHP Jeremy Peguero: 1/3 IP, 2 ER, H, 3 BB, K (3.03 ERA)
• RHP Irving Cota: 3 IP, ER, 5 H, BB, 2 K (2.84 ERA)
• RHP Christian Rodriguez (W, 1-0): 4 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, BB, 3 K (1.13 ERA)

After Jorge De Leon and Jeremy Peguero combined to walk seven and allow four runs in two innings, Irving Cota and Christian Rodriguez turned the game around, allowing just one earned run in the following seven innings. Rodriguez was particularly great, throwing four scoreless innings and recording his first win of the season.

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Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets pulled out a thrilling 8-7 win Wednesday night against the Rays, who have the best record in baseball. In the seventh inning, they were down 2-0 and looked to be on their way to yet another loss in what’s been a brutal stretch, but Mark Vientos — in his first game since being promoted — tied it up with a two-run homer. Two innings later, fellow youngster Francisco Álvarez tied it once again with a three-run bomb as the Mets were down to their last out. And Pete Alonso put the final flourish on the gritty victory, smashing a walk-off three-run homer while down by two.

With the series evened up, the Mets will look to take the rubber game today at 1:10 p.m. ET.

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Álvarez switched agents. As Mike Mayer pointed out, his new agency Rimas Sports was launched by Bad Bunny and already has clients such as Wilmer Flores, Ronny Mauricio and Marco Luciano.

Anthony DiComo of MLB reported on how Tomás Nido is dealing with the vision problems that have plagued him this season.

Jeff McNeil will be interviewed by ESPN during Sunday’s game, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported.

Ed Hearn underwent a successful kidney transplant, Jay Horwitz shared.

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Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was suspended 10 games for using a foreign substance during a game, per an AP report.

Former Met Chris Bassitt pitched seven scoreless innings, and has now thrown 27 consecutive scoreless frames, which is the third-longest streak in Blue Jays history. It’s been quite a turnaround for Bassitt after a rough start to the season.

MLB announced a new platform called MLB Together, with Liam Hendriks as ambassador.

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Sam Neumann wrote about Justin Verlander‘s shaky start on Tuesday, one in which he was greeted with boos.

Patrick Glynn pondered this question: Who do you feel good about on this team?

Ross Bentley predicted what the Mets’ lineup would be after calling up Vientos. They didn’t go with his lineup — in fact, they went with their strangest and most controversial lineup of the year on Wednesday — but they still pulled out the win.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Nelson Figueroa (49)

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Good morning Mets fans!

Today marks the return of Mets Old Timers’ Day for 2022!

Doc Gooden will face off against Bartolo Colon in the matchup, marking the first time since 1994Fi that the event has taken place!

The rosters are filled with Mets legends, and the Mets released the lineups for the game that will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.

In other news, the Mets won another amazing game against the Rockies Friday, as they beat them 7-6 in walk-off fashion.

The Mets were behind 6-4 entering the bottom of the eighth inning when Mark Canha tied the game with a two-run double. Pete Alonso promptly walked the Rockies off in the ninth with a game winning RBI-single.

Chris Bello wrote a detailed recap of the game.

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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote on Howard Johnson‘s grandson’s story.

Members of the 1969 Mets and Tommie Agee’s family helped dedicate I.S. 419 in Queens as the Tommie L. Agee Educational Campus in honor of the Mets outfielder.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Tylor Megill threw a bullpen today and remains on track to return in September.

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Jesse Rogers of ESPN wrote on Albert Pujols‘ amazing journey in 2022.

For the first time in 100 years, MLB will be playing against Korea in November.

Barry M. Bloom of Sportico reported that Brian Cashman is expected to be brought back as the general manager of the Yankees next year.

Sam Dysktra of MLB Pipeline wrote on the rule changes in the FSL.

Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reported that the Marlins Designated Jesus Aguilar for assignment.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Rays signed Tyler Glasnow to a one-year, $25 million extension.

Mike Trout officially scored the most runs in Angels franchise history.

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Michael Mayer wrote that Carlos Carrasco wants to pitch next weekend.

Joe D wrote on how Jacob deGrom increases the Mets World Series chances.

Nick Rucco wrote the daily Mets Minors Recap, highlighted by Jett Williams and his amazing day.

Matthew Brownstein posted an interview with Daniel Murphy, who will be participating in Old Timers Day.

On This Day in Mets History

2019: Pete Alonso breaks the Mets club record for home runs in a single season with 42. In a season that was so magical for Alonso, who would go on to hit 53 home runs in 2019, he managed to break as many records as possible in his rookie season.

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It’s Keith Hernandez day! On Saturday afternoon, the Mets (53-32) retired his number 17 before taking on the Marlins (40-43) in game three of their four-game series. The game went into extra innings, and the Mets were able to celebrate a 5-4 walk-off win thanks to a timely base hit by Tomas Nido and shaky defense on the part of the Marlins.

Carlos Carrasco got the start for the Mets and was in and out of trouble for most of the game. In the first inning he gave up a double and a walk to start the game, before getting Jesus Aguilar to hit into what should have been a run-scoring double play. Instead, catcher’s interference was called on James McCann, and the bases were loaded with no one out. Luckily, Carrasco struck out Jesus Sanchez and got Avisail Garcia to ground into a double play, ending the inning without giving up a run.

After a one-two-three second inning with two strikeouts and an easy third inning, Carrasco found himself in trouble again in the fourth. He gave up a leadoff double to Aguilar, who then advanced to third on a groundout off the bat of Sanchez. This time, Carrasco got out of trouble by striking out Garcia and getting Brian Anderson to groundout.

The Mets were held hitless through the first three innings of the game, and their only base runner was Luis Guillorme who was walked in the bottom of the third. They got their first hit in the bottom of the fourth, thanks to a solo home run by Pete Alonso, his 23^rd of the year. Alonso’s homer also gave the Mets a 1-0 lead.

Carrasco pitched well in the fifth inning but was back in trouble in the sixth. After striking out the first batter, he gave up two hits sandwiched around a walk to load the bases with one out. Anderson then singled to center, tying the game. The Marlins should have taken the lead, but Sanchez slid poorly into home and Guillorme’s relay throw nabbed him at the plate. McCann was injured on the tag and left the game.

The play was also the end of Carrasco’s night, as Seth Lugo came on in relief with men on first and second and two outs. Lugo uncorked a very wild pitch, and the Marlins took the lead 2-1, but then struck out Bryan De La Cruz to end the inning.

The Marlins lead did not last long. In the bottom of the sixth, Lindor banged a homer off the left field foul pole. Lindor’s two-out, two-run homer gave the Mets a 3-2 lead.

Lugo stayed in to start the seventh and got the first two outs before giving up a single up the middle to John Berti. Adam Ottavino was then called on to try to get the final out of the inning. Berti stole second, but Ottavino got Garrett Cooper to ground into a comebacker to end the inning.

After the Mets went down quietly in the bottom of the seventh, Ottavino stayed on to start the top of the eighth. He gave up a leadoff homer to Aguilar, and the game was tied 3-3. Ottavino was able to retire the next three batters, thanks in part to a great catch in right by Ender Inciarte. Inciarte came into the game in the bottom of the fourth, pinch hitting for the injured Starling Marte.

The Mets made a little noise in the bottom of the eighth, thanks to a Guillorme leadoff double. But they failed to score, and so Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth trying to keep the game tied. Diaz retired the side in order with two strikeouts, and it was the Mets’ offense’s turn to try and win it. Unfortunately, Marlins’ reliever Antony Bass struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth, and the game went to extra innings.

Colin Holderman pitched the top of the 10th for the Mets. Lindor tried to throw out Billy Hamilton, the Marlins’ free runner, at third on an infield hit off the bat of Berti. Eduardo Escobar was unable to cover third in time, and Lindor’s throw got away, allowing Hamilton to score. Holderman was able to get out of the inning, with some help from Tomas Nido picking off Berti at second, but the Marlins had the lead, 4-3.

With Mark Canha on second as the free runner for the Mets, Escobar and Guillorme both struck out looking. It was down to Nido, who hit a spinning ground ball past the glove of Anderson at third for a double scoring Canha.

Brandon Nimmo then hit a comebacker to Marlins’ closer Tanner Scott. It should have been an easy out, but Scott threw the ball away, and Nido scored, giving the Mets the walk-off 5-4 win. The Mets are now 7-0 in extra inning games this season.

Player of the Game: Tomas Nido

Nido’s pickoff of Berti in the top of the 10th inning played a huge part in helping the Mets limit the Marlins to one run. It kept the Mets in the game and allowed them to come back in the bottom of the 10th. Nido’s at-bat in the bottom of the 10th was an even bigger part of the victory. His double past the third baseman’s glove was well-placed to tie the game.

On Deck

The Mets and Marlins will play game four of their series Sunday at 1:40 p.m. The game will be on PIX 11. Taijuan Walker will start for the Mets, while Sandy Alcantara will be on the mound for the Marlins.

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