Morning Briefing: Blade Tidwell Shuts Down Mets in Giants Debut

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets looked to get back in the win column as they headed to San Francisco on Thursday. But they were unable to do so, dropping the series opener against the Giants 7-2.

David Peterson started rough and ended strong. He was piggybacked by Sean Manaea, who gave up a few runs of his own. The offense was cold again, outside of a Bo Bichette double and Mark Vientos home run. For more on this game, check out our recap.

Now onto the morning briefing!

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Before their game against the Mets, the San Francisco Giants recalled pitcher Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Sacramento. The corresponding move was that Jose Buttó was placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue. Tidwell ended up recording a three-inning save to beat the Mets in his Giants debut. The former Met allowed just two hits and no walks in three innings, while striking out two.

Jim Callis of MLB.com writes about the 2026 MLB draft bonus pool and all pick values for each major league team.

Buster Olney of ESPN notes that the Pittsburgh Pirates are locking up their newly recalled prospect. Konnor Griffin‘s new long-term deal with the Pirates is up to nine years, $140 million.

Olney also notes on his X account that major league teams are expected to continue to be aggressive in signing players, even with a salary cap potentially looming, because all MLB contracts are guaranteed and will be grandfathered in any instance.

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Alexis Farinacci writes about Freddy Peralta‘s sharp second start.

Andrew Steele-Davis discussed the Mets’ lost series against St. Louis in his latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down.

On This Date in Mets History

2006: The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-2 in the inaugural Opening Day broadcast on SNY. David Wright hit a home run, and Xavier Nady had an impressive 4-for-4 performance at the plate. In the late innings, New York successfully threw out two runners with a relay from Floyd to Reyes to Lo Duca, and Carlos Beltrán made an outfield assist. Billy Wagner secured his first save as a Met.

Born on This Date: Hayden Senger (1997), Kevin Herget (1991), Jay Bruce (1987), Rod Gaspar (1946), Hawk Taylor (1939), Don Rowe (1936).

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