Edgy MD

It's the anniversary of Leiter's no-hitter.

And see, I didn't even think of that guy. Someday, maybe not for a while, we are going to read some serious shit about what went down between Brandon Nimmo and the organization.

Any word on a corresponding transaction? MJ Melendez would be the most obvious guy to displace, as the lefthanded hitter closest to the bottom of the outfield depth chart, but he's been the most consistent batsman on the team this side of Juan Soto. Vidal Bruján — last guy on the roster — would then seemingly be behind the eight ball, but that would make Semien the backup shortstop, and he hasn't played there since 2022. That's still the way I'd go. Defensive depth is a luxury for teams that hit.

If you can convince yourself that the chance Cedric Mullins could help is worth giving up Raimon Gómez, Chandler Marsh, and Anthony Nunez, you can convince yourself that the chance Luis Robert could help is worth giving up Truman Pauley and Luisangel Acuña. Nonetheless, I don't think David Stearns is going anywhere at least until the end of the year. And even then, if they miss the playoffs, I don't think he get let go if the trend lines are doing well. He's not going to be judged on Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert. The team the Mets started the season with are placeholders. The guys pushing them out of the way are his real project.

While the Mets have upgraded their standard level of offensive play from consistently disastrous to weak and insubstantial, their league-worst 15-25 record is well reflected by Mets Roster Central, who saw a database crash reflect recent updates as the Mets scrambled to restock their system for the summer ahead. Transactions, 5/5/2026 COMING Signed away from SEA to Minor-League Contract, Not Yet Assigned Relief Pitchers Guillo Zuñiga R/R DoB: 1998-10-10 High Level: MLB (2024) Guillo (short for Guillermo) Zuñiga last saw MLB action as an Angel in 2024. A native of Colombia who recently appeared for his country of origin in the World Baseball Classic (his second WBC), G-Money spent the spring with the Mariners organization, released at the end of training camp. Zu Station originally signed with the Braves back in 2016, but his contract was one of over a dozen voided by the league a year later in the aftermath of a broad scandal and investigation involving player bundling, under-the-table benefits and predraft deals that would lead to a lifetime ban for former Braves GM John Coppolella. A pitcher on the Mets after originally being signed by the Braves, only to see that contract voided due to rules violations? We're not going to say that Guillo Zuñiga is the second coming of Tom Seaver, but ... yes, actually, that's exactly what we're saying. Transactions, 5/6/2026 COMING Signed as International Amateur Free Agent out of Venezuela, Not Yet Assigned Relief Pitchers Josbel Torrez R/R DoB: 2007-04-05 High Level: Academy (2026) Josbel Torrez, like most foreign amateur teenagers not signed in the mid-season or mid-winter periods, comes with little known about him, but an Instagram image of him signing his contract comes with the caption "Lo que repites cada dia, define tu resultado" — That which you repeat every day defines your result. But here at Mets Roster Central, we have our doubts. That which we repeat daily sometimes just defines what part of our back is going to hurt a lot tomorrow. blah Zvon. Transactions, 5/8/2026 GOING Signed Away to Minor League Contract by DET Relief Pitchers Carl Edwards, Jr. R/R DoB: 1991-09-03 High Level: MLB (2026) We can't say enough about Carl Edwards, Jr., but we've largely said it already. It's a mistake to keep shuffling off bullpen backenders to keep arms fresh. Yes, the talent in that role often fungible from player to player, but it keeps players from finding their groove and/or establishing themselves as capable of doing more than the role at hand, and it keep the bonds of teams from establishing themselves. All that said, we wish Carl the best, and knowing that guys who get DFA'd tend to get DFA'd, we hope to see him in a Mets uni again. Transactions, 5/9/2026 COMING Signed Away from Quintana Roo (Mexican Summer League) to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Syracuse Signed away from Monclava (Mexican Summer League) to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Brooklyn Signed away from WAS to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Syracuse Signed as International Amateur Free Agent out of The Dominican Republic Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielder Xzavion Curry Brady Miller Cionel Pérez Jesus Minaya R/R DoB: 1998-07-27 High Level: MLB (2025) R/R DoB: 1999-10-19 High Level: American Association (2025) R/L DoB: 1996-04-21 High Level: MLB (2026) L/R DoB: 2009-02-26 High Level: Academy (2026) Clearly, somebody has come home from scouting the Mexican league and brought with them two US exiles. Xzavion Curry has beaucoups MLB experience as a starter and reliever, and more importantly, has a name that is worth 36 raw points in Scrabble, before factoring in any multiplier squares. We haven't checked to see if that would be a Mets record, but we're just going to go ahead and assume that's a Mets record. One thinks of Zebulon Vermillion, who got released back on April 1. Even had Zebulon and his paltry 33 Scrabble points reached Citi Field, he would now stand to be eclipsed by Xzavion Curry. The X-Man pitched in multiple roles for Cleveland's staff, and so could find himself being a Tobias Myers-type — possibly an opener — should he wend his way to Citi Field, and probably don a really high number. Brady Miller has only appeared in unaffiliated ball since graduating with a finance degree from Western Michigan U., so he will be deployed to Brooklyn. Cionel Perez has appeared in nine different big league seasons. His bad starts the last two seasons has set him adrift, but he represents the kind of redeemable-if-not-recently-effective talent floating around that probably makes the Mets think the Carl Edwardses are replaceable. Sometimes, they are right, but the process is an ugly game. Cionel's perfectly symmetrical well-scaped beard and un-marred face make him look like a videogame NPC. Look at his thumbnail pic and tell us we are wrong. Transactions, 5/10/2026 NEUTRAL COMING Ended Rehab Assignment, Activated from 15-Day Injured List, Demoted to Syracuse Cleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse Relief Pitchers Infielders Joey Gerber Eric Wagaman R/R DoB: 1997-05-03 High Level: MLB (2026) R/R DoB: 1997-08-14 High Level: MLB (2026) Joey Gerber is someone we fully expect to see again, providing no disasters befall him. Extending his Injured List status out with a long rehab assignment was clearly the Mets just playing roster games, trying to keep him in their back pocket if needed. Eric Wagaman is more likely someone we can imagine joining the list of ghost Mets, having been activated on the big league roster for a single game last week. Now being off the 40, and expecting perhaps the return to health of other Met infielders and the expected activation of top prospect A.J. Ewing, one would expect several dominoes would have to fall before we see a return of Eric, but William Butler Years will tell you — things do fall apart. Transactions, 5/11/2026 GOING Released Relief Pitchers Kevin Gowdy R/R DoB: 1997-11-16 High Level: AAA (2025) The Mets are (or more correctly, were) the fifth MLB organization for Kevin Gowdy. When he joined the team toward the end of spring training, we had guessed he might be a relation to Sports Broadcasting Hall-of-Famer Curt Gowdy, Jr., longtime executive vice president for SNY, as well as the even-more-famous Curt Gowdy, Sr., — and maybe he got a courtesy look from the Mets — but we have found no evidence to back that up. Kevin is just a journeyman reliever, and now he journeys on, his second-round-draft-pick (Phillies) status from back in 2016 is well in the past, but maybe somebody pulls their old 2016 scouting reports and decides to give him a tumble. Stranger things have come to pass in this game. And heck, maybe he is one of those Gowdys after all.

It'll be curious if he bats leadoff right out of the box, like Reyes, or will they force him to hit his way up the lineup.

While the Mets have upgraded their standard level of offensive play from consistently disastrous to weak and insubstantial, their league-worst 15-25 record is well reflected by Mets Roster Central, who saw a database crash reflect recent updates as the Mets scrambled to restock their system for the summer ahead. Transactions, 5/5/2026 COMING Signed away from SEA to Minor-League Contract, Not Yet Assigned Relief Pitchers Guillo Zuñiga R/R DoB: 1998-10-10 High Level: MLB (2024) Guillo (short for Guillermo) Zuñiga last saw MLB action as an Angel in 2024. A native of Colombia who recently appeared for his country of origin in the World Baseball Classic (his second WBC), G-Money spent the spring with the Mariners organization, released at the end of training camp. Zu Station originally signed with the Braves back in 2016, but his contract was one of over a dozen voided by the league a year later in the aftermath of a broad scandal and investigation involving player bundling, under-the-table benefits and predraft deals that would lead to a lifetime ban for former Braves GM John Coppolella. A pitcher on the Mets after originally being signed by the Braves, only to see that contract voided due to rules violations? We're not going to say that Guillo Zuñiga is the second coming of Tom Seaver, but ... yes, actually, that's exactly what we're saying. Transactions, 5/6/2026 COMING Signed as International Amateur Free Agent out of Venezuela, Not Yet Assigned Relief Pitchers Josbel Torrez R/R DoB: 2007-04-05 High Level: Academy (2026) Josbel Torrez, like most foreign amateur teenagers not signed in the mid-season or mid-winter periods, comes with little known about him, but an Instagram image of him signing his contract comes with the caption "Lo que repites cada dia, define tu resultado" — That which you repeat every day defines your result. But here at Mets Roster Central, we have our doubts. That which we repeat daily sometimes just defines what part of our back is going to hurt a lot tomorrow. blah Zvon. Transactions, 5/8/2026 GOING Signed Away to Minor League Contract by DET Relief Pitchers Carl Edwards, Jr. R/R DoB: 1991-09-03 High Level: MLB (2026) We can't say enough about Carl Edwards, Jr., but we've largely said it already. It's a mistake to keep shuffling off bullpen backenders to keep arms fresh. Yes, the talent in that role often fungible from player to player, but it keeps players from finding their groove and/or establishing themselves as capable of doing more than the role at hand, and it keep the bonds of teams from establishing themselves. All that said, we wish Carl the best, and knowing that guys who get DFA'd tend to get DFA'd, we hope to see him in a Mets uni again. Transactions, 5/9/2026 COMING Signed Away from Quintana Roo (Mexican Summer League) to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Syracuse Signed away from Monclava (Mexican Summer League) to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Brooklyn Signed away from WAS to Minor-League Contract, Assigned to Syracuse Signed as International Amateur Free Agent out of The Dominican Republic Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Infielder Xzavion Curry Brady Miller Cionel Pérez Jesus Minaya R/R DoB: 1998-07-27 High Level: MLB (2025) R/R DoB: 1999-10-19 High Level: American Association (2025) R/L DoB: 1996-04-21 High Level: MLB (2026) L/R DoB: 2009-02-26 High Level: Academy (2026) Clearly, somebody has come home from scouting the Mexican league and brought with them two US exiles. Xzavion Curry has beaucoups MLB experience as a starter and reliever, and more importantly, has a name that is worth 36 raw points in Scrabble, before factoring in any multiplier squares. We haven't checked to see if that would be a Mets record, but we're just going to go ahead and assume that's a Mets record. One thinks of Zebulon Vermillion, who got released back on April 1. Even had Zebulon and his paltry 33 Scrabble points reached Citi Field, he would now stand to be eclipsed by Xzavion Curry. The X-Man pitched in multiple roles for Cleveland's staff, and so could find himself being a Tobias Myers-type — possibly an opener — should he wend his way to Citi Field, and probably don a really high number. Brady Miller has only appeared in unaffiliated ball since graduating with a finance degree from Western Michigan U., so he will be deployed to Brooklyn. Cionel Perez has appeared in nine different big league seasons. His bad starts the last two seasons has set him adrift, but he represents the kind of redeemable-if-not-recently-effective talent floating around that probably makes the Mets think the Carl Edwardses are replaceable. Sometimes, they are right, but the process is an ugly game. Cionel's perfectly symmetrical well-scaped beard and un-marred face make him look like a videogame NPC. Look at his thumbnail pic and tell us we are wrong. Transactions, 5/10/2026 NEUTRAL COMING Ended Rehab Assignment, Activated from 15-Day Injured List, Demoted to Syracuse Cleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse Relief Pitchers Infielders Joey Gerber Eric Wagaman R/R DoB: 1997-05-03 High Level: MLB (2026) R/R DoB: 1997-08-14 High Level: MLB (2026) Joey Gerber is someone we fully expect to see again, providing no disasters befall him. Extending his Injured List status out with a long rehab assignment was clearly the Mets just playing roster games, trying to keep him in their back pocket if needed. Eric Wagaman is more likely someone we can imagine joining the list of ghost Mets, having been activated on the big league roster for a single game last week. Now being off the 40, and expecting perhaps the return to health of other Met infielders and the expected activation of top prospect A.J. Ewing, one would expect several dominoes would have to fall before we see a return of Eric, but William Butler Years will tell you — things do fall apart. Transactions, 5/11/2026 GOING Released Relief Pitchers Kevin Gowdy R/R DoB: 1997-11-16 High Level: AAA (2025) The Mets are (or more correctly, were) the fifth MLB organization for Kevin Gowdy. When he joined the team toward the end of spring training, we had guessed he might be a relation to Sports Broadcasting Hall-of-Famer Curt Gowdy, Jr., longtime executive vice president for SNY, as well as the even-more-famous Curt Gowdy, Sr., — and maybe he got a courtesy look from the Mets — but we have found no evidence to back that up. Kevin is just a journeyman reliever, and now he journeys on, his second-round-draft-pick (Phillies) status from back in 2016 is well in the past, but maybe somebody pulls their old 2016 scouting reports and decides to give him a tumble. Stranger things have come to pass in this game. And heck, maybe he is one of those Gowdys after all. Your 2026 New York Mets Starting Pitchers Clay Holmes Nolan McLean Freddy Peralta David Peterson Christian Scott R/R DoB: 1993-03-27 R/R DoB: 2001-07-24 R/R DoB: 2996-06-04 L/L DoB: 1995-09-03 R/R DoB: 1999-06-15 Relief Pitchers Huascar Brazobán Craig Kimbrel Sean Manaea Tobias Myers Brooks Raley Austin Warren Luke Weaver R/R DoB: 1989-10-15 R/R DoB: 32291 R/L DoB: 1992-02-01 R/R DoB: 1998-08-05 L/L DoB: 1988-06-29 R/R DoB: 1996-02-05 R/R DoB: 1993-08-21 Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders Devin Williams Francisco Alvarez Luís Torrens Bo Bichette Vidal Brujan Andy Ibáñez MJ Melendez R/R DoB: 1994-09-21 R/R DoB: 2001-11-01 R/R DoB: 1996-05-02 R/R DoB: 1998-03-05 S/R DoB: 1998-02-09 R/R DoB: 1993-04-03 L/R DoB: 1993-11-29 Infielders Outfielders Marcus Semien Mark Vientos Brett Baty Carson Benge Austin Slater Juan Soto Tyrone Taylor R/R DoB: 1990-09-17 R/R DoB: 1993-12-11 L/R DoB: 1999-11-13 L/R DoB: 2003-01-20 R/R DoB: 33951 L/L DoB: 1998-10-25 R/R DoB: 34356 Also on 40-Player Roster Starting Pitchers Relief Pitchers Tylor Megill Kodai Senga Jonah Tong Alex Carrillo Reed Garrett Joey Gerber Justin Hagenman R/R DoB: 1995-07-28 L/R DoB: 1993-01-30 R/R DoB: 2003-06-19 R/R DoB: 1997-06-06 R/R DoB: 1993-01-02 R/R DoB: 1997-05-03 R/R DoB: 1996-10-07 On 60-Day Injured List with torn right UCL. On 15-Day Injured List with Lumbar Spine Inflammation With Syracuse With Syracuse On 60-Day Injured List — right UCL surgery and nerve relocation surgery. With St. Lucie on Rehab Assignment On 60 Day Injured List with fractured rib. Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders A.J. Minter Dedniel Núñez Jonathan Pintaro Dylan Ross Hayden Senger 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: 1997-04-03 S/R DoB: 1993-11-14 S/R DoB: 2001-04-04 With Syracuse on Rehab Assignment On 60-Day Injured List — right UCL surgery. With Syracuse With Syracuse With Syracuse On 10-Day Injured List with Strained Left Calf On 10-Day Injured List with fractured right thumb. Infielders Outfielders Jorge Polanco Nick Morabito Luis Robert, Jr. Jared Young S/R DoB: 1999-11-13 R/R DoB: 2003-05-07 R/R DoB: 1997-08-03 L/R DoB: 1995-07-09 On 10-Day Injured List with right wrist contusion. With Syracuse On 10-Day Injured List with Lumbar Spine Disc Hernitaion On 10-Day Injured List with torn left meniscus. 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 Prac. 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

The implication is that you are characterizing someone else's notion. You are not.

Rather than DFA Slater for not running, I'd prefer to punish Melendez for swinging at the first pitch (an apparent ball).

Nobody in the world calls him "Boy Genius."

The grievous sarcasm in this thread is thick. Soto has peppered right field with some great volume of flyouts this series. But really, the flyouts are frequent all around.

I try hard not to suck.

Our.

I don't know that a new manager would help. I do know a new manager could help. Does anybody, anywhere, actually call the Mets president "Boy Genius"?

Don't chase shit, AC.

And Torrens — from whom you could take away 75% of his hits by positioning a player on the right-field line — makes it official.

Carson Benge, only lefty in the lineup, makes me look soothful.

This is the inning. The bottom of the order is the key.

Find some grass, Mets hitters.

Huascar Brazobán had been out of the game for over a batter before the scorebug changed the name to Myers. And now Myers has demanded he be acknowledged by giving up a two-run double.

Three flyouts.

And, after eight warning-track outs to center last night, we open with a warning-track out to right.

Opening is only a natural development in the evolution of the ever shortening workday of the American starting pitcher.

Agreed, certainly that philosophy is the issue. But, well, somebody has to start today's IGT.