Matthew Nethercott

The Mets' fire sale is about to begin, and a new report indicates the Mets could move catcher Francisco Alvarez. According to Francys Romero, several teams in the American League have inquired about Alvarez's availability. Romero notes that the Mets are seeking a prospect package in return. Virtually the entire AL playoff picture (Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, White Sox, Rangers, etc.) is looking for catchers. With reports from the New York Post's Jon Heyman Tuesday morning that the Mets would like to hold onto Luis Torrens, the team's other catcher, moving Alvarez could make sense and bring back a decent return, especially with how much catching is coveted all over baseball. This is a big opportunity for the Mets to capitalize on a market that teams are trying to attack. Alvarez will come with years of control, so if the Mets do move him, they should look for the best possible return and not sell short on Alvarez. View full rumor

Image courtesy of © John Jones-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 2-4 Runs Scored Last Week: 22 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 29 Standings 5th in NL East (44-62) 18.5 GB of 1st Place, 11 GB of a Wild Card Transactions 7/19 New York Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 7/19 New York Mets sent SS Zack Short outright to Syracuse Mets. 7/20 New York Mets activated CF Luis Robert Jr. from the 60-day injured list. 7/20 New York Mets optioned 1B Eric Wagaman to Syracuse Mets. 7/20 New York Mets sent SS Zack Short outright to Syracuse Mets. 7/21 New York Mets recalled RHP Daniel Duarte from Syracuse Mets. 7/21 New York Mets optioned RHP Xzavion Curry to Syracuse Mets. 7/23 New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 7/25 New York Mets placed LF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list. Left calf strain. 7/25 New York Mets recalled 1B Eric Wagaman from Syracuse Mets. Scores Game 101: Brewers 8, Mets 3 Game 102: Mets 4, Brewers 0 Game 103: Brewers 9, Mets 3 Game 104: Dodgers 4, Mets 2 Game 105: Dodgers 5, Mets 2 Game 106: Mets 8, Dodgers 3 Series Breakdown/Highlights Brewers Series: Coming off a series win against the Phillies, the Mets took on one of the top teams in the NL. The Mets opened their road trip with a tough loss as the Brewers broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning. Freddy Peralta struggled against his former team, allowing seven earned runs in 5.1 innings, while Milwaukee capitalized on nearly every scoring opportunity. Francisco Lindor and Jorge Polanco each drove in a run, and the Mets managed just three runs despite putting traffic on the bases throughout the night. The loss spoiled Peralta's return to Milwaukee and snapped New York's momentum from its series win over Philadelphia. The Mets bounced back behind another outstanding outing from rookie Zac Thornton, who earned his first career victory with six scoreless innings. Jared Young got New York on the board with a solo homer, while Carson Benge delivered a two-run double in the fifth to provide breathing room. Luis Robert Jr. added a towering 451-foot home run in the eighth—his first hit since returning from a lengthy injury absence—as the bullpen completed a four-hit shutout. The Mets were unable to secure the series victory as Milwaukee rallied late with a four-run ninth inning to put the final game away. Christian Scott kept New York in the contest through six innings, but the Brewers' offense eventually broke through against the bullpen. The Mets collected eight hits and scored twice in the ninth to make the final score more respectable, but Milwaukee's late offensive explosion prevented New York from leaving Wisconsin with a series win. Dodgers Series: The Mets came home for their first home series post-All-Star-Break to take on the vaunted Dodgers. The Dodgers spoiled the Mets' return home despite another strong pitching performance from Sean Manaea. Luis Robert Jr. gave New York an early lead with a solo homer, but Los Angeles answered with sacrifice flies from Miguel Rojas and Shohei Ohtani before Kyle Tucker's two-run homer in the eighth created separation. Francisco Alvarez homered in the bottom of the eighth to cut the deficit to two, but Tanner Scott closed the door. The Mets also lost Juan Soto to left calf soreness during the game, adding another concern beyond the loss. The Mets' offense struggled once again in the next game against one of baseball's deepest pitching staffs, managing just two runs while the Dodgers took control with timely hitting. Los Angeles continued to capitalize on scoring opportunities late in the game, while New York failed to string together enough offense despite several chances with runners aboard. The defeat guaranteed another series loss against the National League West leaders. The Mets salvaged the finale in convincing fashion, erupting for eight runs behind timely power hitting. Tyrone Taylor's three-run homer highlighted a big offensive afternoon, while the Mets' lineup consistently pressured Dodgers pitching throughout the game. New York avoided the sweep by collecting one of its most complete offensive performances of the second half, finishing the week on a positive note with an 8-3 victory. Website Highlights Gauging A.J. Minter, Brooks Raley's Trade Values Ahead of Mets' Deadline Fire Sale Zac Thornton's Impressive Opening Act Raises Questions About His Standing In Loaded Mets Rookie Class Your 2026 Mets Are Statistically the Least-Clutch Team of the 21st Century Looking Ahead July 27th: v. ATL (W 14-3) July 28th: v. ATL July 29th: v. ATL July 30th: v. MAI July 31st: v. MAI Aug 1st: v. MAI Aug 2nd: v. MAI View full article

Image courtesy of © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 2-1 Runs Scored Last Week: 29 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 34 Standings 5th in NL East (40-57) 16 GB of 1st Place, 12 GB of a Wild Card Transactions 7/12 New York Mets sent 2B Marcus Semien on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. 7/12 New York Mets recalled LHP Zach Thornton from Syracuse Mets. 7/12 New York Mets optioned RHP Tobias Myers to Syracuse Mets. 7/14 New York Mets sent RHP Dan Hammer outright to Syracuse Mets. 7/15 New York Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to FCL Mets. 7/16 New York Mets designated SS Zack Short for assignment. 7/16 New York Mets activated 2B Marcus Semien from the 10-day injured list. 7/17 New York Mets sent CF Luis Robert Jr. on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 7/18 New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones. 7/18 New York Mets acquired RHP Rafi Vazquez from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League. Scores Game 98: NYM 4, PHI 1 Game 99: NYM 1, PHI 6 Game 100: NYM 6, PHI 1 TL;DR Breakdown/Highlights Phillies Series: Coming fresh off the All-Star Break, the Mets started the second half against the division rival Phillies. They opened the series on the right foot behind another outstanding performance from Christian Scott and a pair of home runs from Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez accounted for three of New York’s four runs with two solo blasts, while Brett Baty added a homer of his own in the seventh inning to extend the lead. Scott tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out eight, before Trea Turner spoiled the shutout with a solo homer off Luke Weaver in the eighth. A.J. Ewing added an RBI double in the ninth, and Devin Williams recorded his 100th career save to seal the victory. The Mets struggled to generate offense in the middle game of the series as Jesús Luzardo and the Phillies kept New York quiet all afternoon. Tyrone Taylor provided the lone bright spot with a solo home run in the second inning, but the Mets managed little else against Philadelphia’s pitching staff. Sean Manaea battled through five innings as Kyle Schwarber’s early two-run homer and a three-run fifth inning gave the Phillies control. Philadelphia added two more runs in the sixth, while the Mets never mounted a serious comeback in the 6-1 defeat. The Mets wrapped up the series with one of their most complete performances of the season, fueled by rookie Nolan McLean’s dominant outing and an early offensive surge. McLean struck out 10 over six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits as he continued his impressive rookie campaign. Francisco Lindor led the offense by going 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, three RBIs, and two walks, while the Mets built a 5-0 lead through the first two innings and never looked back. Alec Bohm’s solo homer accounted for Philadelphia’s only run, as New York collected 14 hits to secure its first road series victory since early June. Website Highlights Mets Face Difficult Questions About Francisco Lindor's Future Ahead of Trade Deadline Mets' Disastrous First Half Makes It Impossible Not To Play What-If Game With Alonso, Nimmo and McNeil Despite Rough First Half, Mets Can Take Solace In Having Juan Soto Looking Ahead July 20th @ MIL July 21st @ MIL July 22nd @ MIL July 23rd: OFF July 24th: vs. LAD July 25th: vs. LAD July 26th: vs. LAD View full article

Image courtesy of © Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 2-4 Runs Scored Last Week: 29 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 34 Standings: 5th in NL East (40-57) 16 GB of 1st Place, 12 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 7/8 New York Mets sent CF Luis Robert Jr. on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. 7/8 New York Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 7/8 New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list. Right forearm strain. 7/8 New York Mets designated RHP Matt Seelinger for assignment. 7/9 New York Mets released RHP Alex Carrillo. 7/9 New York Mets designated CF Jared Oliva for assignment. 7/9 New York Mets optioned RHP Tobias Myers to Syracuse Mets. 7/9 New York Mets selected the contract of RHP Dan Hammer from Syracuse Mets. 7/9 New York Mets sent RHP Guillo Zuñiga outright to Syracuse Mets. 7/10 New York Mets designated RHP Dan Hammer for assignment. 7/10 New York Mets placed 1B Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list. Right hand fracture. 7/10 New York Mets selected the contract of SS Zack Short from Syracuse Mets. 7/10 New York Mets recalled RHP Tobias Myers from Syracuse Mets. 7/11 New York Mets released CF Jared Oliva. 7/11 New York Mets sent RHP Matt Seelinger outright to Syracuse Mets. Scores: Game 92: NYM 12, KC 16 Game 93: NYM 6, KC 2 Game 94:: NYM 7, KC 3 Game 95: NYM 3, BOS Game 96: NYM 0, BOS 3 Game 97: NYM 2, BOS 3 Series Breakdown/Highlights Royals Series: Coming off of the series split in Atlanta, the Mets came home to face the Royals for three games. Game one of the series quickly turned into a slugfest, but the Mets ultimately came up on the wrong end of it. New York scored 12 runs and pounded out 16 hits, with Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing both homering, but the pitching staff could not slow down Kansas City’s offense. The Royals collected 19 hits and scored 16 runs, taking advantage of several big innings to erase every Mets rally. Despite the offensive explosion, their inability to get key outs on the mound overshadowed an otherwise productive night at the plate. It was the first time in Mets history that the team scored 11 or more runs at home and lost. The Mets responded nicely in game two, using timely hitting and a dominant eighth inning to even the series. A.J. Ewing wasted no time, leading off the game with a home run, before the team broke open a 1-1 game by scoring five runs in the eighth inning. Brett Baty delivered a two-run single during the rally, while the bullpen shut the door after the offense created separation. After allowing Kansas City to hang around for much of the night, New York finally capitalized on its opportunities and errors by the other side late to secure the victory. The Mets closed out the series on a high note, riding a balanced offensive attack and another strong pitching performance to win the rubber game. New York scored seven runs on 11 hits, getting contributions throughout the lineup while the pitching staff limited Kansas City to just three runs. It took big hits from Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge to get the job done in another big inning against the Royals starter Michael Wacha and their bullpen. After dropping the series opener in dramatic fashion, the Mets won the final two games by combining timely offense with much cleaner pitching, earning a series victory heading into their weekend matchup with Boston. Red Sox Series: The Mets wrapped up the first half facing the Red Sox, who did not land in New York until 5:10pm on Friday, just two hours before first pitch. The series opener against the Sox was another frustrating night for the Mets, beginning from the very first batter of the game, with Juan Soto committing a big E7 that led to two Red Sox runs. Nolan McLean pitched well enough to keep New York in the game, allowing just those two unearned runs over six innings, but the offense went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Boston pulled away late with a pair of insurance runs in the ninth, while the Mets were left to wonder what could have been after multiple missed chances against Sonny Gray and the Boston bullpen. The Mets’ offense never got going in game two as Boston’s pitching staff controlled the game from start to finish. They recorded a total of three hits and were shut out and struggled to string together quality at-bats, while the Red Sox steadily built their lead behind another strong all-around performance. Freddy Peralta struggled once again, walking five and allowing two runs in 4.2 innings of work as his trade value continues to tank. The finale was one the Mets let slip away. Rookie Zach Thornton turned in seven scoreless innings, and Francisco Lindor provided both New York runs with a home run and an RBI double, putting the team in position for a victory. However, a costly ninth-inning error by Lindor on a potential game-ending double play opened the door for Boston to tie the game against Devin Williams, who could not find the strike zone before Anthony Seigler’s sacrifice fly in the 10th completed the Red Sox comeback. It was a heartbreaking finish to the first half, wasting one of the Mets’ best pitching performances in some time. Website Highlights Analyzing Every New York Mets Day 2 Pick In 2026 MLB Draft New York Mets 2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap: Mets Take Boom-or-Bust Arm Carson Wiggins In First Round, Followed By Steal of Slugger Aiden Robbins Mets Minor League Report: Robert Stock Looking Stronger As Rehab Continues Looking Ahead July 13th: Home Run Derby July 14th: All-Star Game July 15th: OFF July 16th: @ PHI (7:10pm) July 17th: OFF July 18th: @ PHI (4:05pm) July 19th: @ PHI (1:35pm) View full article

Image courtesy of © Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Review Record Last Week: 3-4 Runs Scored Last Week: 32 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 34 Standings: 5th in NL East (38-53) 15 GB of 1st Place, 11 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 6/26 New York Mets activated CF Tyrone Taylor from the 10-day injured list. 6/26 New York Mets recalled LHP Zach Thornton from Syracuse Mets. 6/26 New York Mets optioned RHP Daniel Duarte to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets sent 1B Jorge Polanco on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets optioned LHP Zach Thornton to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets sent SS Zack Short outright to Syracuse Mets. 6/29 New York Mets recalled RHP Joey Gerber from Syracuse Mets. 6/29 New York Mets optioned RHP Tobias Myers to Syracuse Mets. 6/30 New York Mets sent CF Luis Robert Jr. on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 7/2 New York Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. 7/2 New York Mets selected the contract of LHP Jefry Yan from Syracuse Mets. 7/2 New York Mets optioned LHP Jefry Yan to Syracuse Mets. 7/5 New York Mets optioned RHP Joey Gerber to Syracuse Mets. 7/5 New York Mets selected the contract of RHP Guillo Zuñiga from Syracuse Mets. 7/5 Detroit Tigers traded RHP Matt Seelinger to New York Mets for cash. Scores: Game 85: NYM 1, TOR 2 Game 86: NYM 3, TOR 0 Game 87: NYM 3, TOR 9 Game 88: NYM 3, ATL 5 Game 89: NYM 3, ATL 14 Game 90: NYM 10, ATL 9 Game 91: NYM 7, ATL 6 Series Breakdown/Highlights Toronto Series: The Mets headed north of the border to take on the Blue Jays in a three-game series. The week did not start well. George Springer led the series off for the Blue Jays with an inside-the-park home run against Sean Manaea (technically, a triple and an E8). The Blue Jays would add another run on a sacrifice fly later on against Manaea, who on the whole pitched well. The Mets picked up their run on a solo home run by Francisco Lindor, but it was not enough, and they were outlasted by the Blue Jays. Game two was a nice, clean win for the Mets behind Nolan McLean, who turned in one of his better outings in a bit, going six scoreless innings. Home runs by Fransisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, followed by a late sac fly for Bret Baty, were enough to even the series against the Blue Jays. Game three was Canada Day, and the Blue Jays sure acted like it. Freddy Peralta got rocked, giving up five runs over four innings, including a big two-out three-run homer to rookie Sean Keys. Peralta once again did not give the Mets a solid chance to win the game, which has been a theme this season for the supposed ace. The Mets got their scoring on two home runs, one off the bat of Carson Benge for a two-run shot and the other in the ninth inning off the bat of Francisco Lindor. It was another series that showed the shortcomings of this roster. Braves Series: The Mets headed down to their house of horrors in Atlanta to take on the Braves for four games. Game one did not go great for the Mets. Christian Scott gave up two of the four Atlanta home runs on the night. The Braves only had four hits in the game, but they all left the ballpark. Scott only gave up three runs, but the homers given up by the bullpen proved to be the difference. Juan Soto hit a homer in the game but the Mets' offense as a whole struggled, leaving 10 runners on base. Game two was on the Fourth of July, and there were fireworks, but mostly for the Braves. Sean Manaea got lit up, giving up six runs over five innings of work, though he was not helped by his defense dropping popups with the bases loaded and two outs to allow three runs. The Mets really had no answers for Chris Sale, with their runs coming off a Tyrone Taylor solo homer and a Mark Vientos two-run homer. The rest of the offense was silent. In the third game, Nolan McLean struggled early but locked in and allowed the Mets to get a lead. The offense broke out for 10 runs in the game, but the bullpen almost could not hold it. The Mets were up seven runs in the bottom of the ninth inning before that lead shrunk to one run with the winning run on second base against closer Devin Williams with two outs, but they were able to hold on and win a game they needed to win. Game four was the biggest Mets win of the season and, if the deficit in the standings was not so great, could have been a turning point. They trailed all game after Peralta pitched well, but another error cost him two runs. Trailing by one run in the bottom of the ninth against Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias, the Mets got singles from Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio to get the game to Juan Soto, who rocketed a three-run homer over the chop house to give the Mets a lead. They handed that two-run lead to closer Devin Williams, who came in and gave up a double to Ozzie Albies, then a game-tying two-run home run by Matt Olson, who killed the Mets all series. Williams continued to struggle, but Brooks Raley got out of the inning to send it to extras. Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run double with two outs to give the Mets a lead, and Luke Weaver sealed the deal for his first save as a Met and secured a series split. 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The New York Mets have signed infielder Christopher Morel to a minor-league contract, according to Will Salmon of The Athletic. The Mets have optioned Morel to Triple-A Syracuse, but he could be an option to play first base, among other positions. The Mets have struggled to get production from the first base position, both offensively (posting a 77 WRC+, 29th in MLB) and defensively (-8 OAA, 28th in MLB). The 27-year-old slugger may not be a perfect solution for the latter problem, but he can help the former if all breaks right. Morel has struggled offensively, not posting a positive fWAR since 2023, and his highest OPS since that season is .684, coming last year. Also, new Mets interim manager Andy Green was Morel's bench coach in 2022 and 2023 with the Cubs, when Morel was at his best. With the familiarity between the two, Green might be able to unlock something and get production offensively from the young slugger. Morel struggled in 73 at-bats with the Marlins, posting a .425 OPS. Since being traded to the Rays in the Isaac Paredes deal with the Cubs, Morel has posted a .613 OPS in 519 at-bats, which is below league average. He does have opt-outs in his deal if he never reaches the big leagues, but the Mets are searching for an answer, and Morel could provide that for a stretch. View full rumor

Image courtesy of © Katie Stratman-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 1-6 Runs Scored Last Week: 28 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 42 Standings: 5th in NL East (35-49) 15 GB of 1st Place, 9.5 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 6/24 New York Mets activated SS Francisco Lindor from the 10-day injured list. 6/24 New York Mets designated SS Zack Short for assignment. 6/25 New York Mets placed 2B Marcus Semien on the 10-day injured list. Left hip flexor strain. 6/25 New York Mets sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. 6/25 New York Mets recalled SS Ronny Mauricio from Syracuse Mets. 6/25 New York Mets recalled RHP Daniel Duarte from Syracuse Mets. 6/25 New York Mets traded LHP David Peterson to Chicago Cubs for 3B Cole Mathis. 6/25 New York Mets optioned RHP Jonathan Pintaro to Syracuse Mets. 6/26 New York Mets activated CF Tyrone Taylor from the 10-day injured list. 6/26 New York Mets optioned DH MJ Melendez to Syracuse Mets. 6/26 New York Mets recalled LHP Zach Thornton from Syracuse Mets. 6/26 New York Mets optioned RHP Daniel Duarte to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets sent 1B Jorge Polanco on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets sent SS Zack Short outright to Syracuse Mets. 6/27 New York Mets optioned LHP Zach Thornton to Syracuse Mets Scores: Game 78: NYM 6, CHC 9 Game 79: NYM 3, CHC 10 Game 80: NYM 5, CHC 10 Game 81: NYM 3, CHC 4 Game 82: NYM 1, PHI 2 Game 83: NYM 6, PHI 2 Game 84: NYM 4, PHI 5 Series Breakdown/Highlights Cubs Series: The Mets came home after their trip to Philly to take on the Cubs for four games. Little did they know what would transpire by the end of the series. The Mets kicked off the week on a frustrating note, as Kodai Senga suffered a major mechanical collapse, laboring through just 3.2 innings and putting New York in an early grave by walking five batters and surrendering seven earned runs. The Cubs jumped all over Senga in a five-run second inning, highlighted by a crushing three-run homer from Pete Crow-Armstrong. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera kept the Mets mostly at bay early on. Outside of the second inning, New York’s offense mounted a late-inning threat against the Chicago bullpen. Bo Bichette provided the biggest spark of the night, going 2-for-4 and drilling a clutch two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, but the early deficit proved too massive to overcome. The opening game of Wednesday’s doubleheader turned into a late-inning nightmare for the Flushing faithful after Nolan McLean initially kept the team competitive against Cubs starter Javier Assad, including the Mets taking a 3-0 lead, but it did not last. McLean imploded as the game went on and was later completely blown open in the later frames by an absolute masterclass from Dansby Swanson, who dismantled the Mets' bullpen during a historic seven-RBI afternoon. Swanson pulverized two home runs, including a grand slam that turned a close contest into an absolute rout. In the second game of the doubleheader, we had a full-on "Oh no, the Mets" game. In a winnable affair, the Mets' infield defense committed six errors, one by each player and multiple by some, which contributed to a high pitch count for Sean Manaea. The Mets were able to get to Cubs starter Shota Imanaga for four runs, but the errors completely erased those runs, and as the errors mounted, so did the Cubs' runs. Five of the Cubs' 10 runs were unearned in the game. The Mets played a much tighter, more disciplined ballgame in the series finale early, but the ultimate result remained the same as the Cubs completed the four-game sweep. Freddy Peralta turned in a strong bounce-back performance for New York, keeping Chicago's hitters off-balance until the Mets defense betrayed him in the sixth inning, leading to three Cubs runs. Matthew Boyd matched him with a gritty performance for the Cubs. The Mets bullpen kept it close going to extra innings, where Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a go-ahead double, and the Cubs bullpen locked it down to sweep the series. Phillies Series: Fresh with a new manager, the Mets meet the Phillies for the second week in a row, and the results were the same. An old-fashioned divisional pitching duel unfolded at Citi Field as Zach Thorton took the hill for the Mets against Phillies starter Zach Wheeler. Thorton, after a rough first inning, was absolutely magnificent, limiting a high-powered Philadelphia lineup to just one run over six dominant innings of work, but Wheeler was just a tiny bit better, keeping the Mets' hitters completely off-balance all night. The decisive blow of the contest came off the bat of Trea Turner, who hit an RBI single in the eighth inning against Huscar Brazoban. The Mets offense had no answers for the backend of the Philly bullpen. In game two, the Mets snapped their seven-game losing streak for Andy Green's first win as a Mets manager. Christian Scott was very good, giving up two runs over 4.2 innings of work. The Mets offense came alive against bulk reliever Alan Rangel, scoring four runs against him in the sixth inning. The Mets added two more runs in the seventh inning against Kyle Backus to secure the win. In the rubber game of the series, a bullpen game for the Mets would go better than others but still result in a loss. The pitching was not a big problem in this game because the Mets offense had chances. The offense was 2-16 with runners in scoring position against Jesus Luzardo and the Phillies bullpen that was struggling to throw strikes at times. AJ Ewing hit a pinch-hit game-tying two-run home run in the sixth inning as he continues to impress for the Mets, with another run tacked on with a forceout. Kodai Senga, who made one bad pitch, gave it right back on a two-run homer off the bat of Kyle Schwarber. It was Senga's best outing of the season, but hit still resulted in a loss. Website Highlights Three Mets Players Who Deserve the Most Blame for Carlos Mendoza's Firing Carlos Mendoza's Dismissal Leaves Mets With A Future-Defining Choice Pre-Lockout Cole Mathis Scouting Report: What to Expect From Newest Member of the Mets Looking Ahead June 29: @ Blue Jays June 30: @ Blue Jays July 1: @ Blue Jays July 2: Day Off July 3: @ Braves July 4: @ Braves July 5: @ Braves View full article

Image courtesy of © Kyle Ross-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 2-4 Runs Scored Last Week: 23 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 43 Standings: 5th in NL East (34-43) 15 GB of 1st Place, 6.0 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 6/11 New York Mets sent RHP Kodai Senga on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. 6/11 New York Mets optioned RHP Jonathan Pintaro to Syracuse Mets. 6/11 New York Mets recalled RHP Daniel Duarte from Syracuse Mets. 6/15 New York Mets placed 1B Jorge Polanco on the 60-day injured list. Right wrist contusion. 6/15 New York Mets placed RHP Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 12, 2026. Right hip impingement. 6/15 New York Mets recalled RHP Jonathan Pintaro from Syracuse Mets. 6/15 New York Mets claimed SS Zack Short off waivers from Detroit Tigers. 6/15 New York Mets recalled RHP Tobias Myers from Syracuse Mets. 6/15 New York Mets optioned RHP Daniel Duarte to Syracuse Mets. 6/16 New York Mets activated SS Zack Short. 6/16 New York Mets designated SS Vidal Bruján for assignment. 6/16 New York Mets activated RHP Kodai Senga from the 15-day injured list. 6/16 New York Mets optioned RHP Jonathan Pintaro to Syracuse Mets. 6/16 New York Mets acquired SS Nick Lucky from the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League. 6/18 New York Mets sent SS Ronny Mauricio on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets 06/19 New York Mets sent SS Francisco Lindor on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. 06/20 New York Mets sent SS Ronny Mauricio on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 06/21 New York Mets sent CF Tyrone Taylor on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 06/21 New York Mets sent SS Francisco Lindor on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 06/21 New York Mets acquired 2B Taylor Darden from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League. Scores: Game 72: NYM 0, CIN 12 Game 73: NYM 3, CIN 5 Game 74: NYM 9, CIN 1 Game 75: NYM 6, PHI 4 Game 76: NYM 3, PHI 15 Game 77: NYM 2, PHI 6 Series Breakdown/Highlights Reds Series: The Mets began a six-game road trip that could decide their season against the Reds. It did not go as hoped. The Mets got shut out in game one against Reds ace Chase Burnes. Burnes was not at his sharpest but battled through the start with the Mets having several chances to plate runs. It does not help when Tobias Myers and Colonial Perez put the team in a 9-0 hole in the second inning after two home runs, including a grand slam by Eugenio Suarez. The Reds added three runs against David Peterson late, but the game was practically over at that point. Game two was not much better for the Mets. Kodai Senga made his first start since coming off of the IL and had a rough first inning. He gave up four runs, including two home runs, while throwing 36 pitches in the frame, which in turn shortened his outing on the backend. Senga did stabilize as the game went on, but it was too little, too late. The Mets did score three runs in this game, so some improvement, but lost both of their ABS challenges early on in the game, leading to some bad calls and the eventual ejection of Carlos Mendoza for the first time this season. The Mets' late comeback attempt failed as they lost 5-3 and the series to the Reds. Thankfully, the Mets bounced back in the third game of the series, scoring nine runs against the Reds and their bullpen. Nolan McLean was dominant in the game, not giving up an earned run over seven innings of work. The Mets got contributions from up and down the lineup, with Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, and A.J. Ewing all driving in multiple runs as the Mets routed Nick Lodolo and the Reds. Phillies Series: The Mets headed down I-84 to Philly for a three-game series against their AL East rivals. Again, the series did not go to plan. Game one was a great win for the Mets. Juan Soto homered in the first inning to give the Mets some instant offense with Sean Manaea on the mound. The Mets added another run later on in the first on an A.J. Ewing RBI double. Juan Soto hit his second home run of the game in the third inning. After an RBI single by Alec Bohm, his second of the game, and an RBI single/E8 by Derek Hill, the game was tied after four. The Mets took the lead in the seventh on an RBI single by Marcus Semien and a two-run triple by Eric Wagaman. Devin Williams played the high-wire act, giving up a run, but earned the save. After a day off due to the World Cup, the Mets and Phillies returned to action for the second game of the series. Freddy Peralta, to put it lightly, got rocked. He gave up 10 runs and 10 hits in 2.2 innings of work. Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs in the third inning and three on the day, including one off Cionel Pérez. To add insult to injury, Bryce Harper hit for the cycle through just five innings. The Mets did score three runs, one on a Mark Vientos solo home run and two more on a Carson Benge two-run home run. Zach Short finished the game off on the mound and actually pitched better than any Mets pitcher had in the game. Game three saw David Peterson get knocked around once again, giving up two runs in the first after two walks to open the game, not helped by the defense of Bret Baty at third base. He melted down in the second inning after Kyle Schwarber hit another moonshot to the third deck for a three-run home run. Carson Benge did hit a homer in the bottom of the inning against Zack Wheeler, which gave the Mets their first run, which the Phillies got back on a Harper homer a few innings later off Austin Warren. The Mets would go onto score another run against Wheeler in the sixth inning after he loaded the bases with one out and Ewing grounded into a force-out. The Mets got nothing going against the Phillies' bullpen to lose the series in demoralizing fashion. Website Highlights Mets 2025 Draft Review: Mitch Voit's Updated Scouting Profile One Year Later Jared Young Is Proving Better Plate Discipline Begets Better Contact Brett Baty Is A Major Mets Problem Again Looking Ahead June 22nd: vs CHC (7:10pm EST) June 23rd: vs CHC (7:10pm EST) June 24th: vs CHC (7:10pm EST) June 25th: vs CHC (7:10pm EST) June 26th: vs PHI (7:10pm EST) June 27th: vs PHI (4:10pm EST) June 28th: vs. PHI (1:40pm EST) View full article

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The right-hander has been very ineffective this season, and that showed up early; his .417 wOBA allowed is in the bottom 1% in baseball. In other words, batters are hitting Senga at a Hall of Fame level in 2026. That is not sustainable for the Mets to have in their rotation long term. No one is going to win games with pitchers who can't get out of the first inning. The Mets could, of course, consider an opener, but that would mean three-fifths of the rotation would be on such a plan. It goes without saying that this plan would kill the Mets' already-taxed bullpen. When asked postgame, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he's "pretty sure" that Senga will get another start. Mendoza added that he needs to confirm with the president of baseball operations, David Sterns, and the coaching staff before making that decision official. It's important to note that Senga will need to accept an option to the minor leagues as per a clause in his contract. Senga did strike out five batters in the outing, so that is a positive. It’s also good that he was able to lock in after a poor start, but throwing 36 pitches in the first inning and 82 over four innings is not a recipe for success. If he is granted another opportunity to pitch, his leash will be short. It's difficult to believe given how good he's been in the past, but we may be coming up on the end of Senga's tenure in New York. View full article

Image courtesy of © Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 3-3 Runs Scored Last Week: 23 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 29 Standings: 5th in NL East (29-36) 15.5 GB of 1st Place, 5.0 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 6/2 New York Mets sent 1B Jorge Polanco on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 6/3 New York Mets recalled RHP Joey Gerber from Syracuse Mets. 6/3 New York Mets optioned RHP Jonah Tong to Syracuse Mets. 6/9 New York Mets optioned C Hayden Senger to Syracuse Mets. 6/9 New York Mets acquired C Jack Scanlon from the New York Boulders of the Frontier League. 6/10 New York Mets recalled RHP Jonathan Pintaro from Syracuse Mets. 6/10 New York Mets optioned RHP Joey Gerber to Syracuse Mets. 6/11 New York Mets sent RHP Kodai Senga on a rehab assignment to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Scores: Game 65: NYM 0, STL 7 Game 66: NYM 3, STL 9 Game 67: NYM 5, STL 4 Game 68: NYM 7, ATL 5 Game 69: NYM 1, ATL 3 Game 70: NYM 8, ATL 1 Series Breakdown/Highlights Cardinals Series: The Mets returned home to start the week, finding out why the Cardinals have been able to escape a rebuild. In game one, the offense never got started. Freddy Peralta gave up six earned runs over six innings of work. He struggled with the long ball against the up-and-coming Redbirds lineup. Game two did not go better for the Mets. On one hand, Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run home run in the game, so the offense scored. On the other, Austin Warren took the loss as the opener plan for the Mets did not work yet again, and David Peterson gave up six runs over his 3.2 innings of work as his season-long struggles continued. Game three was home run derby day at Citi Field, and the Mets found themselves on the right side of the onslaught. There were four home runs across the first two innings. The Mets came back against the Cardinals' bullpen, and Juan Soto had the go-ahead home run against JoJo Romero to salvage the series. Braves Series: The Mets had their most impressive series of the season, taking two out of three games against the Braves. In game one, the Mets' offense wasted no time getting started against their division rivals. Bo Bichette powered the lineup with a massive six-RBI performance, including a grand slam and a solo home run, while Juan Soto added a solo shot of his own to secure a 7-5 victory over the major-league-leading Braves. Game two was a much quieter affair for the Mets' bats, as they struggled to solve Martín Pérez, managing just one run over six innings. Sean Manaea pitched well, but the offense couldn't back him up, and a potential ninth-inning rally fell short after a Juan Soto home run was overturned due to fan interference, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Game three was all about the Mets bouncing back in a big way to secure the series. Freddy Peralta rebounded from a rough previous outing to deliver five solid innings, while A.J. Ewing led the offensive explosion with a home run and a two-run double. Juan Soto capped off the 8-1 blowout with a two-run single in the eighth, sending the Citi Field crowd home happy. Website Highlights A Seller's Guide To Buying At The Trade Deadline: The Mets’ Path Back Into the Race How Huascar Brazobán Became A Timing Trap David Stearns' Offensive Acquisitions Have Become Mets Liabilities Looking Ahead June 15th: at CIN (7:10pm) June 16th: at CIN (7:10pm) June 17th: at CIN (12:40pm) June 18th: at PHI (6:40pm) June 19th: OFF June 20th: at PHI (7:15pm) June 21st: at PHI (7:20pm) View full article

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Image courtesy of © David Frerker-Imagn Images New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 3-3 Runs Scored Last Week: 26 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 18 Standings: 5th in NL East (29-36) 15.5 GB of 1st Place, 5.0 GB of a Wild Card Transactions: 6/1 New York Mets sent C Francisco Alvarez on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 6/2 New York Mets sent 1B Jorge Polanco on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. 6/3 New York Mets optioned RHP Jonah Tong to Syracuse Mets. 6/3 New York Mets recalled RHP Joey Gerber from Syracuse Mets. Scores: Game 59: NYM 2, SEA 3 (10) Game 60: NYM 3, SEA, 8 Game 61: NYM 7, SEA 1 Game 62: NYM 5, SD 0 Game 63: NYM 2, SD 3 Game 64: NYM 7, SD 3 Series Breakdown/Highlights Mariners Series: The Mets headed out to Seattle to kick off their final west coast trip of the season. Game one saw Sean Manaea dominate the Mariners lineup, only giving up one hit on a solo home run. Brooks Rally gave up a game-tying solo home run to Josh Naylor in the bottom of the seventh inning. The game went to extras, and with the Mets failing to score the ghost runner at second base in the top of the 10th, it took a stolen base and a Cole Young soft RBI single to walk it off. Game two was almost all Mariners. Huascar Brazoban was opening for the Mets and gave up a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning, but the Mets would get the two runs back on a Carson Benge homer. An error on the pitcher in the bottom of the third would give the Mariners a lead they would not relinquish, going on to score five more runs, including a backbreaking two-out, three-run home run off the bat of Jhonny Pereda off Jonah Tong, who lost the strike zone as the outing progressed. The Mets bounced back in game three of the series, scoring seven runs after a big four-run fourth inning against George Kirby and the Mariners. Bo Bichette was 4-for-4 in the game, his first four-hit game as a Met. Freddy Peralta had one of his best outings on the mound this season, giving the Mets six innings and giving up only one run. Padres Series: The Mets wrapped up their west coast schedule in San Diego, taking on a Padres team not known for their hitting this season. Game one was probably the most complete win for the Mets this season. Christian Scott earned his second win of the season, going 5.2 innings without allowing a run, and his offense picked him up. Dispute 0-for-4 efforts from Benge, Soto, and Semien, the Mets offense was able to score five runs off Michael King and the Padres bullpen, including two extra-base hits, one of which was a home run off the bat of Jared Young. Game two saw the Mets take a 2-1 lead off old friend Griffin Canning and the Padres bullpen into the eighth inning. Nolan McLean has looked more like himself in his last two outings, and it showed as he spun six innings, giving up one run. Austin Warren was close to getting the Mets to the ninth inning with a lead before Freddy Fermin, who had not hit a home run all year and was 0 for his last 30, hit a two-out, two-run home run to give the Padres a lead. Mason Miller came in and shut the door on the Mets to even the series. Game three saw the Mets dominate the whole time out. Sean Manaea earned his first win of 2026, only giving up two runs in four innings of work (another home run by Fermin). Carson Benge was 5-for-5 for the first time in his young career, driving in two runs. Marcus Semien was also productive, recording two hits, including another home run. Devin Williams did give up a run in the ninth inning, but the rest of the Mets bullpen also dominated and looks like one of the biggest strengths of the roster heading into the middle of June. Website Highlights Mets' Misfortune Can Only Be Explained By the Baseball Gods New York Mets Minor-League Pitchers of the Month: May 2026 New York Mets Minor-League Hitters of the Month: May 2026 Looking Ahead June 8th: OFF June 9th: vs. STL (7:10pm) June 10th: vs. STL (7:10pm) June 11th: vs. STL (1:10pm) June 12th: vs. ATL (7:15pm) June 13th: vs. ATL (4:10pm) June 14th: vs. ATL (1:40pm) View full article