Morning Briefing: MLB Draft Begins Today

Good morning, Mets fans, and welcome to Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft!

The Mets’ first pick will be at No. 38 on Sunday night. They then have selections at No. 102 Sunday as well, followed by No. 133 and No. 163 in rounds two and three respectively, followed by the No. 28 pick each of the rounds from the fourth through the remainder of the draft. Alexis Farinacci previewed the Mets’ draft and who analysts believe the Mets will pick ahead of Sunday night.

The Mets on Saturday defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1. Frankie Montas (2-1, 5.03 ERA) was credited with his second win; Jonathan Bowlan (1-2, 3.79 ERA) was credited with the loss, and Edwin Díaz (1.66 ERA) earned his 19th save on the season.

The Mets and Royals conclude their three-game season and the first half of the 2025 MLB season on Sunday. It will be right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.29 ERA, 81 SO) on the mound for the Mets against left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.57 ERA, 50 SO) on the mound for the home Royals.

The conclusion of this game will then lead into the All-Star break.

Latest Mets News

The New York Mets announced that prior to David Wright’s number retirement ceremony and Hall of Fame induction, they will be hosting a Mets block party on July 18 at 1:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field.

Per Laura Albanese of Newsday, Dedniel Núñez is headed for his second Tommy John surgery.

Francisco Alvarez hit twto home runs and recorded five RBIs on Saturday for the Syracuse Mets. Alvarez now has seven home runs in his last 12 games.

Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online, Brooks Raley threw a scoreless inning on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. So far in his rehab assignment: 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 13 K

As noted by the Mets, Francisco Lindor crossed another milestone on Saturday with his 200th career stolen base. Per MLB, Lindor is just one of nine active players to reach 200 career steals.

Latest MLB News

The Atlanta Braves reported left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz to Atlanta. They also recalled infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Atlanta, placed infielder Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen and optioned right-handed pitcher Nathan Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett following Friday’s game.

Major League Baseball on Saturday announced that Paul Skenes will start the 2025 All-Star Game for the National League; MLB announced that it will be Tarik Skubal on the hill for the American League.

Per Major League Baseball, Yankees right fielder and captain Aaron Judge has hit his 350th career home run. He also becomes the youngest player in MLB history to reach No. 350.

Latest on MMO

David Melendi recapped the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday.

Mojo Hill recapped Mark Vientos’ performance on Friday, which included a much-needed big hit for Vientos amidst his recent struggles.

Chris Bello breaks down the MLB power rankings for week 15.

Kai Chang discusses Nuñez’s need for second Tommy John surgery.

Evan Mazza recaps the Mets’ 3-1 win over Royals on Saturday, which included a strong performance from Mets pitching and a Juan Soto home run.

Alexis Farinacci recapped Jonah Tong and Carson Benge’s performances, along with a breakdown of the 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game.

On This Date in Mets History

2001: Mike Piazza hit his 300th career home run.

Born on This Date: Mike Fitzgerald (1960), Jack Aker (1940).

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