Morning Briefing: Yankees DFA LeMahieu
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Yankees cut ties with one of the mainstays of their roster for the better part of the last decade. After seven years in the Bronx, the Yankees DFA’d INF DJ LeMahieu after another rough start to the 2025 season. LeMahieu received a six-year, $90 million deal after the 2020 season where he finished third in AL MVP voting, following up a 2019 campaign where he ranked fourth in MVP voting.
The former Rockie only eclipsed the 100 OPS+ mark once after signing said extension, hitting a career low -1.3 WAR in 2024. With another year on the contract, the Yankees owe LeMahieu $22 million over the next two seasons.
In Mets land, the middle game of their three-game set down in Baltimore was postponed and will be played as a split doubleheader on Thursday. David Peterson (6-4, 3.18 ERA) will start the 12:05 p.m. game, while the Mets have not announced the start for the 5:05 p.m. nightcap.
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In his interview on Foul Territory, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was dumbfounded by Juan Soto‘s All-Star snub, saying, “I don’t get it. He’s our MVP.”
Nolan McLean threw his second consecutive double-digit strikeout game, finishing with this line: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 10 K, 97 pitches/62 strikes. The start lowered his ERA to 2.52.
The Mets are among teams that are interested in Marlins young pitcher Edward Cabrera, per Francys Romero. For more on this report, click here!
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Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero announced that he will be participating in the Home Run Derby.
MLB will be using the ABS “robot umps” during this year’s All-Star Game, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill was selected as an All-Star reserve.
The Miami Marlins claimed reliever Tyler Zuber off waivers from the Mets.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Kopech is expected to return before the end of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed former Mets relief pitcher Phil Bickford to a minor league deal, per Alex Coll.
Former Mets outfielder Tyler Naquin struck out the first batter he faced and had a scoreless outing as a now-pitcher for the Guardians’ High-A affiliate.
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Tyler Naquin strikes out the 1st High-A batter he faces as a pitcher! ????
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— Lake County Captains (@LCCaptains) July 10, 2025
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Mock drafts have the Mets going for offense.
Francisco Alvarez is thriving in Triple-A Syracuse.
The Mets are showing interest in the Marlins’ Edward Cabrera.
On This Date in Mets History
2007: José Reyes goes 3-for-4 in the leadoff position for the National League in his first All-Star Game start.
2006: David Wright hits 22 homers and makes the final round in his first Home Run Derby appearance.
1999: Matt Franco hits a pinch-hit walk-off two-run single off Mariano Rivera to beat the Yankees 9-8.
1984: Dwight Gooden becomes the youngest player to appear in an All-Star Game, throwing two scoreless innings.
Born on This Date: Phil Bickford (1995), Bob Bailor (1951), Larry Burright (1937).
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