Morning Briefing: Javier Baez Hits First Home Run as a Met
Jul 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets fans!
Javier Báez made his Mets debut Saturday, and he hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 on the night. Báez will be the team’s everyday shortstop until Francisco Lindor comes back from an oblique injury.
The Mets ultimately beat the Reds 5-4 in extra innings on a game-winning hit by Brandon Drury. You can read a recap of the game here.
Now let’s get into the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
The Mets and Reds wrap up their weekend series this afternoon at 1:10 p.m. Marcus Stroman takes the mound for the Mets.
Ron Darling, Edgardo Alfonzo, Jon Matlack and Al Jackson were inducted to the Mets’ Hall of Fame ahead of Saturday’s game.
Per Eyewitness News 7, Pete Alonso surprised kids at a Queens Little League practice.
The New York Mets announced that the following roster moves were made on Saturday:
- Infielder Javier Baez was activated. He wears No. 23 now.
- Right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
- Left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda was designated for assignment.
- Right-handed pitcher Akeem Bostick was assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse.
Mets Minor League affiliate scores from July 29, 2021:
- St. Lucie Mets 1 Daytona Tortugas 2
- Syracuse Mets 5 Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders 3
- Brooklyn Cyclones 3 Jersey Shore BlueClaws 4
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6 Hartford Yard Goats 0
Latest MLB News
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to undergo Tommy John Surgery next week.
Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the San Diego Padres are placing Fernando Tatis Jr. on the injured list with a left shoulder subluxation. He dislocated his shoulder–the same shoulder he’s dislocated multiple times in the past–on a slide into third base.
Latest on MMO
Brian Wright goes back in time to recall July 31, 2015 when the Mets acquired Cespedes and Wilmer hits a walk-off.
Today in Mets History:
2010: The Mets inducted four new members to the team’s Hall of Fame:
- Former general manager Frank Cashen
- Manger Davey Johnson
- Darryl Strawberry
- Dwight Gooden
Today’s Birthdays:
- Brian Bohanon (53)
- Gregg Jefferies (54)
Let’s go Mets!
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