Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Third Straight Game
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets have hit another lull as of late and are falling behind in the division at a rapid pace as they continue to fall to division foes. Despite Brandon Nimmo heroics salvaging the final game of a three-game set against the Braves, the Amazins have found themselves losers of five of their last six to their division rivals.
After the Mets were shut out and no-hit for most of Tuesday night’s game, as the club came out looking flat again on a rainy day in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Phillies’ offense exploded for four runs in the fifth inning, and that was all she wrote for the Mets. Click here to read more on the Mets’ disappointing performance.
New York will look to take one from the Phillies on Thursday with José Quintana going against former Met Taijuan Walker at 6:40 p.m.
Latest Mets News
LHP Brooks Raley officially has a UCL strain. He’ll be shut down for two weeks in hopes of avoiding surgery, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. For more info on the injury, click here.
RHP Drew Smith felt a pinch in his shoulder, a slight setback. He’ll continue throwing but isn’t ready to come off the IL, also per Anthony DiComo.
Tylor Megill is with the Mets in Philadelphia, but not active, per Mike Puma of the NY Post. The plan is for Megill to either start Monday or Tuesday. For more info on Megill’s status, click here.
The Mets are expected to give Elian Peña, a highly touted infielder from the Dominican Republic, $5 million to sign with the club when the international signing period opens on Jan 15, 2025 per Baseball America. To learn more about the signing, click here!
Mrs. Met has been nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame.
RHP José Buttó was optioned to Triple-A, while RHP Yohan Ramírez and INF Joey Wendle were DFA’d by the club. The Mets promoted RHP Grant Hartwig, LHP Joey Lucchesi and INF Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse as well.
Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat went five innings of no-run ball while only giving up three hits and two walks in his first Double-A start.
Mets owner Steve Cohen posted a now deleted tweet that hinted at the Mets being sellers at the deadline, “All in the future, not much we can do until trade deadline.”
Latest MLB News
The Texas Rangers transferred RHP Max Scherzer from the 15-day to 60-day Injured List as he rehabs from back surgery.
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was suspended for 10 games after being caught with a sticky substance on his glove during Tuesday’s game.
The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to 5/12, with a left groin strain. They recalled LHP Sam Moll from Triple-A Louisville.
The White Sox acquired OF Corey Julks from the Houston Astros and sent RHP Luis Rodríguez to Houston in return.
The Los Angeles Angels DFA’d LHP Amir Garret and recalled RHP Davis Daniel from Triple-A Salt Lake.
The San Francisco Giants signed catcher Curt Casali to a one-year Major League contract.
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Mets expected to give out largest international bonus pool contract.
Brandon Sproat shines in Double-A debut!
Tylor Megill expected to make his return this weekend.
On This Date in Mets History
1983: Darryl Strawberry hits his first career home run, he would go on to hit 252 in his Mets career and 335 in total.
Birthdays: Jerrod Riggan (50), Frank Seminara (57)
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