Morning Briefing: Mets Claim Sole Possession of Third Wild Card Spot
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets are no longer tied with the Braves for the third Wild Card spot; they have a one-game lead. Now owning a nine-game win streak, the Mets edged ahead after the Braves lost Saturday evening.
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WILD CARD UPDATE
Following the Diamondbacks’ 11-5 loss against the Astros, the Mets are 0.5 games behind them for the second Wild Card spot. The Padres lost as well, 6-3 to the Giants, putting the Mets 2.0 games back of the first Wild Card spot.
LATEST METS NEWS
Prior to Saturday’s game, manager Carlos Mendoza informed the media that Jeff McNeil‘s season is most likely over. He has fractured his right wrist, and the injury is expected to take 4-6 weeks to heal. That said, barring a deep playoff run, McNeil will most likely be done for the remainder of the season.
On Saturday, the Mets (78-64) defeated the Reds (68-75) 4-0 to secure the series victory. Jose Quintana threw 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball while allowing five hits, two walks, and six strikeouts.
The Mets will close out their series with the Reds on Sunday. Luis Severino is the probable pitcher for the Mets (10-6, 3.84 ERA), while Julian Aguiar is the probable pitcher for the Reds (1-0, 6.48 ERA). The first pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast live on SNY.
LATEST MLB NEWS
According to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have acquired infielder Cavan Biggio from the Giants. This season at the major league level, Biggio is batting .197/.316/.306 in 183 at-bats.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Jordan Romano‘s 2024 season is officially over. Romano has struggled throughout the 2024 season, recording a 6.59 ERA in 13 2/3 innings.
The Angels announced that they have placed outfielders Kevin Pillar and Jo Adell on the 10-day injured list. In 93 games this season, Pillar has batted 242/.298/.392, while Adell has batted .207/.280/.402 in 130 games.
LATEST ON MMO
In the latest Mets minors recap, Matt Mongin writes about Nick Morabito breaking the single-season hit record with the Brooklyn Cyclones.
ON THIS DATE IN METS HISTORY
1993: The Mets were no-hit for the sixth time in franchise history, just one day after losing Bobby Bonilla.
Born On This Date: Bobby Parnell (1984)
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