Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga Set to Return After IL Stint

Good morning, Mets fans!

After back-to-back series wins and a thrilling comeback in Baltimore on Tuesday, the Mets came back to earth on Thursday, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Orioles. New York dropped the daycap 3-1 and the nightcap 7-3, with bullpen struggles, quiet bats and sloppy infield defense contributing to the losses.

Kodai Senga, who’s recorded a 1.47 ERA in 13 starts this season, will make his return from the injured list against the Kansas City Royals tonight. The 32-year-old had been out since June 12 with a right hamstring strain.

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan identified Zac Gallen as a perfect trade target for the Mets in his deadline fit column. The Diamondbacks’ ace would be a blockbuster addition if made available.

MLB announced Thursday that Mets left-hander David Peterson has been named to the National League All-Star team, replacing San Francisco’s Robbie Ray, who is scheduled to pitch on Sunday and will skip Tuesday’s game. Peterson joins Francisco Lindor (the NL’s starting shortstop), Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz as the Mets’ representatives at the Midsummer Classic.

Pete Alonso Home Run Counter: 247

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The Tampa Bay Rays acquired reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The Orioles later confirmed the deal on social media.

According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, the Orioles have selected catcher David Bañuelos’ contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Bañuelos had been traveling with the team as part of the taxi squad and will now serve as their third catcher.

DJ LeMahieu has been released by the Yankees, as per the team’s Twitter account, ending a seven-year stint in the Bronx. He was initially designated for assignment on Wednesday.

The Subway Series from July 4–6 averaged 356,000 viewers on SNY, a 70% increase over YES Network’s average for the same games. SNY also dominated among adults aged 25–54 and 18–34, according to Austin Karp from the Sports Business Journal. The July 4 game was the most-watched ever on MLB Network.

Brent Rooker announced on Instagram that he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby. The A’s slugger is on pace for his third consecutive 30+ home run season.

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On This Date In Mets History

2006: A day after his first Home Run Derby appearance, David Wright hits a home run in his first All-Star Game at-bat at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Wright becomes the second Met to homer in an All-Star Game, joining Lee Mazzilli, who did so in the 1979 Midsummer Classic.

Born On This Date: Blaine Boyer (1981), Mark Little (1972), Donne Wall (1967), Jack Heidemann (1949) and Ted Schreiber (1938).

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