Took Starling Marte's place on the roster and yielded it when Marte came back eight weeks later. He entered a game a few weeks back with his big shrubby beard, and Lunchie declared that he wasn't secure enough in his job to be rocking such a look, and damned if he didn't lose the beard a day or two later.
Last man off the bench for the Mets, claimed by the Astros with extreme prejudice. [fimg=550]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GQ8PladWkAAQEkA.jpg:large[/fimg]
Orioles Park https://www.mlb.com/news/how-2022-camden-yards-changes-will-affect-hittersdramatically pushed back and raised the outfield walls following the 2021 season. They pretty much did the opposite of what the Mets did in left field, making the wall six feet higher and 26 feet further away.
With Bader and Taylor starting together today, if there's a need for a pinch-runner, Nimmo is about the only candidate. And as Alonso strikes out for the second out, it looks like a pinch-runner won't be needed this inning.
They finally get Michael Harris back, but lose Riley. Fate really wants to keep that door open for the Mets. Diamondbacks' second-baseman Ketel Marte also hits the injured list with a sprained ankle.