Morning Briefing: Mets Option Tylor Megill to Syracuse After Loss

Good morning, Mets fans!

Just one day after debuting his brand new song “OMG,” Jose Iglesias’ — aka “Candelita’s” — new hit was the No. 1 Latin song on iTunes on Saturday.

The Mets’ offense was still partying from Friday night as the bats were alive again on Saturday, but the Mets’ pitching couldn’t get it done as the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Astros 9-6. After the game, starter Tylor Megill was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported. The corresponding move is yet to be announced.

The Mets and Astros will meet once more on Sunday in the rubber match at Citi Field at 1:40 p.m. ET. It will be Shawn Dubin (1-1, 5.64 ERA) on the mound for the visiting Astros against Luis Severino (5-2, 3.29 ERA) for the Mets.

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The New York Mets on Saturday announced and debuted the addition of memorial patches honoring the lives of Jerry Grote and Willie Mays to their jerseys.

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On Saturday, Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Royals inducted Bo Jackson in to the Royals’ Hall Of Fame.

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the New York Yankees announced that Juan Soto was scratched from the lineup on Saturday with a right hand bruise that was a result of sliding into home plate during the fourth inning of Friday’s game against the Blue Jays. He was scheduled to undergo further testing in Toronto on Saturday.

MLB Communications released a statement on behalf of Commissioner Manfred regarding the passing of Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Saturday’s game early after being hit in the wrist by a pitch. Per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, X-rays on Seager’s left wrist were negative and he will be reevaluated on Sunday. But early prognosis does not appear to be a fracture.

There was good news regarding Mike Trout‘s injury status as well. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported that he’s “basically pain free” and has a chance to be back some time in July.

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Matt Mongin recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, which included home runs from Clifford and Lorusso.

Alexis Farinacci recapped Jeff McNeil’s break-out performance at the plate from Friday night that included a “monumental” home run that helped lead the Mets to victory over the Astros.

Jack Markowski discussed bullpen help remaining the top priority for the Mets leading into the trade deadline.

Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ 9-6 loss to the Astros.

On This Date in Mets History

1962: Sandy Koufax no-hit the Mets.

Birthdays: Chan Ho Park (51), Tony Fernandez (62), Ron Swoboda (80)

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