Morning Briefing: Mets, Padres Own MLB’s Best Record

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets topped the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday, powered by another multi-hit showing from Francisco Lindor (3-for-5, 1 RBI). New York has now won six straight and improved to 17-7, tied for the best record in the majors with the San Diego Padres.

Today, the Mets will turn to David Peterson (1-1, 3.27 ERA) as they look to complete the sweep against the Phillies. Philadelphia counters with old friend Zack Wheeler (2-1, 3.73 ERA), who is now one of the best pitchers in all of baseball.

Latest Mets News

Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas both threw at Citi Field yesterday, as tweeted by SNY. It’s another encouraging sign for the two injured starters, both of whom look to be on track to return sometime in June or perhaps even earlier. David Stearns said Monday that Montas is on pace to return in late May or early June.

Jeff McNeil went 0-for-4 in his rehab game with Syracuse, while Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. That puts McNeil’s OPS in rehab games at a crisp 1.111. Meanwhile, Alvarez owns a .586 mark.

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Harrison Bader announced himself on the Max Mannis Podcast that he’ll be playing for Team Israel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sánchez exited Tuesday’s game with left forearm tightness, according to the Phillies (via Matt Gelb of The Athletic). Gelb also noted that the team may soon get fellow lefty Ranger Suárez back, but Sánchez’s injury is a troubling development for Philadelphia.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post congratulated Howie Karpin on scoring his 1,500th game. Karpin eclipsed this benchmark at Citi Field on Tuesday.

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Evan Mazza recapped Tuesday’s action.

John Wilson focused this week’s statistical spotlight on Lindor.

Tyler Antonelle gave us the weekly report on Mets minor league baseball.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: Down by two runs in the ninth, Howard Johnson ties the game with a homer off Todd Worrell. In the 10th, George Foster drives in the go-ahead run with an RBI single.

2013: Jordany Valdespin hits a walk-off grand slam to beat the Dodgers 7-3.

Born on This Date: Warren Spahn (1921), Duke Carmel (1937), Jason Tyner (1977), Henry Owens (1979), Bryce Montes de Oca (1996).

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