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This was one of the head scratchers of that whacky 2025 season. With all the prospects in the system (and insert all the rehashed complaints here as well), we still went with Alex Carrillo, who wasn't even THAT good in Mexico, or THAT good in indy ball, or THAT good in our minor league system, but he had a high K rate, so that was why he got the call. That's what I pretty much remember about Carrillo -- he fit the standard formula for what qualified for major league service in the Mets 2025 bullpen ... he had a high K rate in the minors. That's about all you needed it seemed like.

Clay Holmes sent on rehab to Syracuse. Mets release Yonny Hernández.

Scott Brown died. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dequincy-la/scott-brown-12977337 Who was Scott Brown? Scott Edward Brown (August 30, 1956 – July 21, 2026) was an American right-handed pitcher who appeared in one major league season with the Cincinnati Reds in 1981. Drafted by the Reds in the fourth round of the 1975 MLB Draft, Brown spent several years developing in the minor leagues, highlighted by leading the Southern League with a 2.40 ERA in 1979. He made his major league debut on August 11, 1981, earning the victory in his first appearance, and finished his brief big league career with a 1–0 record, a 2.77 ERA, and seven strikeouts over 10 relief appearances. Following the 1981 season, Brown was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Clint Hurdle and pitched his final professional season with Triple-A Omaha in 1983. Remembered as a hard-throwing Louisiana native with a colorful personality, Brown was the subject of a humorous story recounted by Hall of Fame writer Hal McCoy in which he reportedly visited a sporting goods store looking to buy a curveball after being told he needed one. Brown died in his hometown of DeQuincy, Louisiana, on July 21, 2026, at the age of 69. Ossie Blanco died. https://www.eluniversal.com/deportes/237932/fallecio-oswaldo-blanco-pionero-venezolano-en-las-grandes-ligas#goog_rewarded Who was Ossie Blanco? Oswaldo Carlos "Ossie" Blanco Díaz (September 8, 1945 – July 2026) was a Venezuelan first baseman who became a pioneer for his country's baseball history. After signing with the San Francisco Giants organization as a teenager, he spent several years in the minor leagues before reaching the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 1970. On May 26 of that year, he became the first Venezuelan player to bat cleanup in a Major League game, collecting a hit and an RBI while sharing the lineup with fellow Venezuelan star Luis Aparicio. Blanco later returned to the majors with the Cleveland Indians in 1974, finishing his MLB career with a .196 batting average in 52 games. Although his major league career was brief, Blanco enjoyed a long and distinguished career in Venezuelan professional baseball, playing 20 seasons for several clubs, including Oriente, Magallanes, Águilas del Zulia, and Tiburones de La Guaira. He collected 860 hits in 952 LVBP games, won a league championship with La Guaira during the 1970–71 season, and was later inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Blanco was recognized as a leader who advocated for players' rights through Venezuela's professional baseball players' association. He died in Caracas in July 2026 at the age of 80 after several months of declining health.

San Diego Padres traded RHP Ron Marinaccio to Pittsburgh Pirates for Future Considerations. Houston Astros traded RHP Nate Pearson to Kansas City Royals for RHP Max Martin.

John Gibbons is correct! Time for hints?

Tim Stauffer is correct! George Theodore is correct! Carlton Willey is correct! Chin-Lung Hu is correct! Aaron Altherr is correct! PJ Conlon is correct! Craig Shipley is correct! Craig Anderson is correct! Kevin McGowan is correct! Mike Bordick is incorrect :-( Kevin McGonigle is incorrect :-(

That Robert home run was straight out of a baseball video game, the way it was hit, how quickly it left the park and how far up it went.

Bochy is correct!

I recently put my application in.

It's gone? What the H?

With two hits today, Jared Young has joined the .250 club, meaning six Mets currently have season averages of .250 or better now: Soto Ewing Benge Alvarez Bichette Young *Honorable mention: Austin Slater

All correct, save for Harnisch.

LOL @ Baja Blast requiring home runs to go over 420 feet to win whatever it is they're offering. I see what you did there.

I just have the feeling The Crotch is going to be something great. I was quite hasty in adopting him since he just joined the organization, but -- and I hate to brag -- I got my Crotchfelt.

All correct so far!

Can you name the lone (or few) Mets representative(s) born in the following locations? Alaska (1): Australia (2): Graeme Lloyd Craig Shipley Colombia (4): Dilson Herrera Jose Quintana Julio Teheran Guillo Zuniga Delaware (3): Dallas Green Khalil Lee Joey Wendle District of Columbia (1): Craig Anderson England (1): Les Rohr France (1): Bruce Bochy Germany (3): Aaron Altherr Ron Gardenhire Guam (1): Sean Reid-Foley Maine (2): Tim Stauffer Carlton Willey Montana (3): Ed Bouchee John Gibbons Netherlands Antilles (1): Nevada (5): Tommy Pham Paul Sewald New Hampshire (2): Don Florence Kevin McGowan Nicaragua (1): Panama (6): Ruben Tejada South Dakota (4): Kelvin Torve South Korea (3): Dae-Sung Koo Chan Ho Park Jae Weong Seo Taiwan (1): Chin-Lung Hu United Kingdom (1): PJ Conlon U.S. Virgin Islands (2): Joe Christopher Utah (2): George Theodore Vietnam (1): Danny Graves West Virginia (3): Rick Reed Wyoming (2): John Buck Brandon Nimmo

We could've had a rotation with Thornton and Sproat together, but David Stearns wanted Freddy Peralta instead. Sproat still has a world of potential, Peralta, not so much. He's established, Sproat is still developing. Thornton, Sproat, McLean, Tong, Scott. It could've been glorious ...

Alex Carrillo, who pitched briefly for the Mets in 2025 and was released by the organization on July 9, 2026, was signed by the Giants on July 14. In 3 relief appearances last year, he had a 13.50 ERA. Share your memories.

The Mets have released minor leaguer Nick Rosselli for the second time this year. They first ditched him on April 1, then he signed with the Long Island Ducks, then they re-signed him on May 12, then they released him again today. He was their 11th round pick in 2024. They've also optioned Xzavion Curry and recalled Daniel Duarte.

I believe that is the most accurate analysis I have seen to date.

Freddy Peralta is now tied for the league lead in losses and has averaged barely 5 innings per start this season. He has a 7.36 ERA in July, a 6.80 mark since June 1 and a 5.80 mark since May 1. He really sucks ... and all he cost us was two of our most prized prospects!

Colorado Rockies traded RHP Seth Halvorsen to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Nick Frasso and OF Landyn Vidourek.

Who was Duane Ward? Duane Ward was an American relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1995 with the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays. Drafted ninth overall by the Braves in 1982, he was traded to Toronto during his rookie season and developed into one of baseball's premier late-inning relievers. After several standout years as setup man to Tom Henke, Ward became the Blue Jays' closer in 1993, leading the American League with a franchise-record 45 saves while earning his lone All-Star selection and finishing fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He played a key role in Toronto's back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, finishing his career with a 3.28 ERA, 121 saves, and 679 strikeouts. Ward made 452 appearances for the Blue Jays, a franchise record until 2011, and remains one of the organization's greatest relief pitchers. Following his playing career, he stayed active with the club as an alumni ambassador, instructor at Blue Jays baseball camps, and occasional radio broadcaster. He was inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. Ward died of natural causes in Toronto on July 18, 2026, at age 62 while in the city to participate in ceremonies honoring the Blue Jays' 1992 and 1993 championship teams. His death came just before the unveiling of a commemorative statue celebrating those clubs, underscoring his lasting legacy as one of the most beloved players in franchise history.

The Mets have signed the following draft picks. It looks like the holdout so far is Marcus Ward. Aiden Robbins Shane Sdao Luke McNeillie Alex Petrovic Aiden Keenan Landon Koenig Ryan Tayman Nate Isler Kuhio Aloy AJ Krodel Jacob Madrid Zach Crotchfelt Dustin Hagens Jr. Gavin Guidry Cooper Dossett John Smith III Kooper Schulte They signed the following as undrafted free agents: Danny Melendez Jack Toomey A.J. Colarusso Dylan Carey Carter Dierdorf Jake Ogden Reed Stallman Luis Robert has been activated. Eric Wagaman has (finally) been optioned and Dedniel Nunez has been sent on rehab to Syracuse, Zack Short has been outrighted.

Clay Holmes: Rehab start likely coming Thursday. Holmes (fibula) is tentatively scheduled to make his first minor-league rehab start Thursday, MLB.com reports. Holmes had been slated to begin his rehab assignment this past Saturday with High-A Brooklyn, but as a result of rainy conditions, he instead opted for a 45-pitch bullpen session. The right-hander will look to build on that pitch count Thursday, and if all goes well, he could make his return from the 60-day injured list as soon as July 28. Holmes likely won't be stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload immediately upon his activation, but the Mets may be eager to showcase him to potential suitors ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Injury Lower Leg. Est. Return 7/28/2026. Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets.