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Peralta has pulled one or two jobs in his day too. METS Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta RHP 3-3, 3.31 Lineup: Carson Benge (L) RF Bo Bichette (R) SS Juan Soto (L) LF Brett Baty (L) 3B Mark Vientos (R) 1B A.J. Ewing (L) CF Marcus Semien (R) 2B MJ Melendez (L) DH Luis Torrens (R) C MIAMI Starting Pitcher: Max Meyer RHP 4-0, 2.85 ERA, 60 SO Lineup: Xavier Edwards (S) 2B Liam Hicks (L) DH Otto Lopez (R) SS Kyle Stowers (L) LF Jakob Marsee (L) CF Connor Norby (R) 1B Owen Caissie (L) RF Graham Pauley (L) 3B Joe Mack (L) C

Lest it be overlooked, the Marlins got a Tong lashing to the tune of three hitless innings.

The 24 thing is not an extension of 14. It is a stand-alone decision honoring a promise made before Mays joined the team.

Fourth place for a day was fun! Is that Steve Gelbs and Jose Reyes in the studio? Weird.

Man, was Bichette over-swinging. Take it easy, man. Remember who is hitting behind you.

Finally walks on ball six.

Carson Benge has seen five balls here.

Brujan has gun.

I'm glad that Benge didn't slide that time.

The Mets were not "long-established" before Casey Stengel was hired. Whatever one's opinion on the retirement of 37, that's just not an accurate statement.

I listed TEN lovely potential honors for him! TEN!

Every day seems to bring one more exciting young Mets prospect. Returning to joint the Mets today is a starter, who — lest it be forgotten — was the best pitcher in the minors last season Transactions, 5/22/2026 GOING COMING Designated for Assignment Sent to St. Lucie on Rehab Assignment Promoted from Syracuse and Transferred from Rotation Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitcher Craig Kimbrel Kodai Senga Jonah Tong R/R DoB: 1988-05-28 High Level: MLB (2026) L/R DoB: 1993-01-30 High Level: MLB (2026) R/R DoB: 2003-06-19 High Level: MLB (2026) It's exciting to see Jonah Tong back — and with him the full assembly of Generation MST3K (McLean-Scott-Tong, as first designated by Faith and Fear in Flushing), but as we go to print, it is unclear what Jonah's role will be. The Mets appear to have a full rotation in place. That could change, bug for now, it appears Tong will be a bulk reliever — perhaps with the Mets trying to introduce him with the protection they have been affording David Peterson, giving him an something of a starter-like innings burden, but with protection against opposing managers stacking the lineup with opposite-side hitters. Tong has not shown much of his 2025 form this season, and has struggled particularly with his control, up to and including his last start. He hasn't pitched in eight days, and maybe the Mets are planning to convert him to a traditional reliever. He has a relatively slight build, not unlike Luke Weaver. But the Dodgers looked at Pedro Martinez' build and didn't see a starter. They chose ... poorly. But you yourself should choose to tune in and see the Mets, with three rookies in their outfield and several more in and out of their starting rotation. Welcome to the future.

Every day seems to bring one more exciting young Mets prospect. Returning to joint the Mets today is a starter, who — lest it be forgotten — was the best pitcher in the minors last season Transactions, 5/22/2026 GOING COMING Designated for Assignment Sent to St. Lucie on Rehab Assignment Promoted from Syracuse and Transferred from Rotation Relief Pitchers Starting Pitchers Relief Pitcher Craig Kimbrel Kodai Senga Jonah Tong R/R DoB: 1988-05-28 High Level: MLB (2026) L/R DoB: 1993-01-30 High Level: MLB (2026) R/R DoB: 2003-06-19 High Level: MLB (2026) It's exciting to see Jonah Tong back — and with him the full assembly of Generation MST3K (McLean-Scott-Tong, as first designated by Faith and Fear in Flushing), but as we go to print, it is unclear what Jonah's role will be. The Mets appear to have a full rotation in place. That could change, bug for now, it appears Tong will be a bulk reliever — perhaps with the Mets trying to introduce him with the protection they have been affording David Peterson, giving him an something of a starter-like innings burden, but with protection against opposing managers stacking the lineup with opposite-side hitters. Tong has not shown much of his 2025 form this season, and has struggled particularly with his control, up to and including his last start. He hasn't pitched in eight days, and maybe the Mets are planning to convert him to a traditional reliever. He has a relatively slight build, not unlike Luke Weaver. But the Dodgers looked at Pedro Martinez' build and didn't see a starter. They chose ... poorly. But you yourself should choose to tune in and see the Mets, with three rookies in their outfield and several more in and out of their starting rotation. Welcome to the future. Your 2026 New York Mets Starting Pitchers Nolan McLean Freddy Peralta David Peterson Christian Scott Zach Thornton R/R DoB: 2001-07-24 R/R DoB: 2996-06-04 L/L DoB: 1995-09-03 R/R DoB: 1999-06-15 L/L DoB: 2002-01-17 Relief Pitchers Huascar Brazobán Sean Manaea Tobias Myers Brooks Raley Jonah Tong Austin Warren Luke Weaver R/R DoB: 1989-10-15 R/L DoB: 1992-02-01 R/R DoB: 1998-08-05 L/L DoB: 1988-06-29 R/R DoB: 2003-06-19 R/R DoB: 1996-02-05 R/R DoB: 1993-08-21 Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Devin Williams Hayden Senger Luís Torrens Bo Bichette Brett Baty Vidal Brujan MJ Melendez R/R DoB: 1994-09-21 R/R DoB: 1997-04-03 R/R DoB: 1996-05-02 R/R DoB: 1998-03-05 L/R DoB: 1999-11-13 S/R DoB: 1998-02-09 L/R DoB: 1993-11-29 Infielders Outfielders Marcus Semien Mark Vientos Carson Benge A.J. Ewing Nick Morabito Juan Soto Tyrone Taylor R/R DoB: 1990-09-17 R/R DoB: 1993-12-11 L/R DoB: 2003-01-20 L/R DoB: 2004-08-10 R/R DoB: 2003-05-07 L/L DoB: 1998-10-25 R/R DoB: 1994-01-22 Also on 40-Player Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Clay Holmes Tylor Megill Kodai Senga Alex Carrillo Daniel Duarte Reed Garrett Justin Hagenman R/R DoB: 1993-03-27 R/R DoB: 1995-07-28 L/R DoB: 1993-01-30 R/R DoB: 1997-06-06 R/R DoB: 1996-12-04 R/R DoB: 1993-01-02 R/R DoB: 1996-10-07 Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders A.J. Minter Dedniel Núñez Jonathan Pintaro Dylan Ross Francisco Alvarez Francisco Lindor Ronny Mauricio L/L DoB: 1993-09-02 R/R DoB: 1996-06-05 R/R DoB: 1997-11-07 R/R DoB: 2000-09-01 R/R DoB: 2001-11-01 S/R DoB: 1993-11-14 S/R DoB: 2001-04-04 Infielders Outfielders Jorge Polanco Luis Robert, Jr. Jared Young S/R DoB: 1999-11-13 R/R DoB: 1997-08-03 L/R DoB: 1995-07-09 Designagted for Assignment Relief Pitchers Outfielders Craig Kimbrel Austin Slater R/R DoB: 1988-05-28 R/R DoB: 1992-12-13 Your Mets Coaching Staff Manager Bench Coach Pitching Coach Hitting Coordinator Third Base Coach First Base Coach Bullpen Coach Ass't Pitching Coach Carlos Mendoza Kai Correa Justin Willard Jeff Albert Tim Leiper Gilbert Gomez José Rosado Dan McKinney DoB: 1979-11-27 DoB: 1989-07-14 DoB: 1990-09-09 DoB: 1992-08-16 DoB: 1996-07-19 DoB: 1992-03-08 DoB: 1974-11-09 DoB: 1989-06-06 Hitting Coach Strategy Coach Catching Coach Coaching Assistant Bat'g Practice Pitcher Equipment Manager Bullpen Catchers Bullpen Catchers Troy Snitker Danny Barnes J.P. Arencibia Rafael Fernandez Kevin Mahoney Kevin Kierst Eric Langill Dave Racaniello DoB: 1988-12-05 DoB: 1989-10021 DoB: 1986-01-05 DoB: 1988-08-03 DoB: 1987-05-11 DoB: 1964-07-09 DoB: 1979-04-09 DoB: 1978-06-03 Your Mets Training Staff Director of Player Health Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Reconditioning Coordinator Reconditioning Therapist Head Performance Coach Assistant Performance Coach Performance Coordinator Soft Tissue Specialist Brian Chicklo Joseph Golia Bryan Baca Sean Bardanett Josh Bickel Dustin Clarke Tanner Miracle Jeremy Chiang Hiroto Kawamura DoB: 1972-07-17 DoB: 1978-??-?? DoB: Circa 1980 DoB: 1988-06-23 DoB: 1996-??-?? DoB: 1987-??-?? DoB: 1991-??-?? DoB: ????-??-?? DoB: 22846 View full article

Nobody watching this shit? It's a 1-1 tie. Manaea has been doing well in relief, but just gave up the go-ahead run (2-1 now) after something of a jive triple. Marlins uniforms make me want to adjust the analog reception on my screen.

Sure the Mets Hall is plenty, but I'm trying to find a way to satisfactorily compromise with those who want more, and so shut down this unofficial retirement, which becomes more official every year. And I'm trying to hopefully shake up the lazy mindset that (a) number retirement is defining way to honor an honorable person, and (b) to not so honor an honorable figure is somehow an insult. It's not.

Debut of the all-rookie outfield!! METS Starting Pitcher: Tobias Myers RHP 0-1, 3.41 ERA Lineup: Carson Benge (L) RF Bo Bichette (R) SS Juan Soto (L) DH Mark Vientos (R) 1B Brett Baty (L) 3B Marcus Semien (R) 2B A.J. Ewing (L) CF Nick Morabito (R) LF Luis Torrens (R) C MIAMI Starting Pitcher: Eury Pérez RHP 2-6, 5.33 ERA Lineup: Xavier Edwards (S) 2B Liam Hicks (L) 1B Connor Norby (R) 3B Kyle Stowers (L) DH Jakob Marsee (L) CF Esteury Ruiz (R) LF Owen Caissie (L) RF Joe Mack (L) C Javier Sanoja (R) SS The key to the game, and the whole damn series? Bury Eury in a hurry.

I don't mean to suggest that. I think these players are here to compete. Sellers, shmellers.

We need more Tong puns.

Wow. Going all in damned fast.

I laughed. Thank you for that.

It was kinda disgraceful the way the Mets re-assigned Gary Carter's old hair to Charlie O'Brien. As if we wouldn't notice!

Image courtesy of Rafael Suanes — Imagn Images After the punch to the gut that was the Mets in April, a stronger May makes for sweeter times, with the tasty cherry on top that is the callup of Nick Morabito, joining Carson Benge and AJ Ewing in an outfield marked by youth, speed, and plate discipline. The Mets were less than disciplined in how they chose to introduce Morabito though, and in stewarding the team's legacy, it seems they have a surfeit of trouble getting out of their own way. They need your help, and you can make your voice heard in the Grand Central Mets forums. It's Morabito Time Tired of retread guys from other organizations trying to find a Metly identity, well, every day, new guys are being born into their Mets indentity, and this week, the Mets welcomed a neonate with a fresh set of magnificently fast legs, a fresh batting eye at the plate, and an old number, And yeah, they kind of screwed it up. One Hundred Ways to Honor Gary Carter Without Retiring the Number 8 Number retirements have grown old, tired, and stale. The honor has been watered down, and there is a finite amount of two-digit identifiers available to issue, so baseball's lack of creativity has set it on a crash course with history. None of that means figures like the celebrated late Mets catcher Gary Carter is unworthy of honor. Just ... you know ... let's think outside of the very small box of number retirement in doing that. Clay Holmes has a Fractured Tibia Fibula Somehow, a good reliever has been turned into a very good starter by the Mets. There Clay Holmes was, perched atop a Mets rotation that had others vying for ace status, before a liner off his leg knocked him off his perch. How do we help the Mets solve these and other problems? Help us get there at The Grand Central Mets forums. A great community of thoughtful Mets fans needs YOUR VOICE! View full article

I don't say no, but it seems pretty thumbheaded in this age of social media, where loud minorities with the time on their hands cand convince the world that they are the majority and the voice of the people, to run this as a trial balloon. As noted in the 100 Ways to Honor Gary Carter, there are all sorts of ways for a professional organization to utterly anticipate the blowback and get ahead of it with an ounce of foresight and a tablespoon of creativity.