Morning Briefing: Seth Lugo Progressing Toward Return
Good morning, Mets fans!
Manager Luis Rojas gave an encouraging update of relief pitcher Seth Lugo‘s status on Sunday. Lugo has yet to face live batters, but he has begun to throw off a slope as he works his way back from injury.
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This is just an crazy play by Marcus Stroman, a Gold Glover.pic.twitter.com/SHlllAky7r
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 18, 2021
Not only did pitcher Marcus Stroman mow threw the Rockies lineup, he flashed the leather as well.
During the Mets game on Sunday, Gary Cohen said Howie Rose will be back in the radio booth when the Mets take on the Cubs on Tuesday. Rose has been on a leave of absence to deal with medical issues.
Left fielder Dominic Smith donated his Jackie Robinson game day salary, according to The Players Alliance.
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A great baseball player. Great teammate. Decent rapper. Congrats on retirement. Boone better give you a pinch hit today. https://t.co/Ms6tKUYPbm
— Jerry Blevins (@jerryblevins) April 18, 2021
Former Met outfielder Jay Bruce announced his retirement from baseball. Bruce compiled 319 homers, 951 RBIs and had a career .244 batting average.
Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Sunday’s game due to pain in his lower abdominal muscles.
Per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post, the Nationals placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. Pitcher Wander Suero was also placed on the IL due to a left oblique strain.
The latest round of COVID-19 tests have all come back negative for the Twins, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The team will be tested again this morning before heading to Oakland.
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Beyond the Blog
On today’s episode of Locked On Mets, host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets comeback win on Saturday, as well as incredible pitching performances by Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman, which propelled New York to the series win over the Colorado Rockies this weekend.
On This Date in Mets History
1964: Al Jackson pitched a shutout to lead the Mets to its first ever victory in Shea Stadium.
Birthdays: Frank Viola (61), Brent Mayne (53), Ambiorix Burgos (37)
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