Impact Azocar has split time between the majors and minors this season, posting just a .516 OPS in 61 games at the big-league level. The 28-year-old speedster will give the Mets some outfield depth in the minors.
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NEW YORK METS 89-73 · 3RD IN NL EAST
89-73 · 3RD IN NL EAST
Jose Azocar - Claimed by Mets The Mets claimed Azocar off waivers from the Padres on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
DJ Stewart - Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Stewart to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact He joined the club earlier this week when J.D. Martinez went on paternity leave, but with Martinez back on the active roster Stewart will head back to the minors. Stewart got one start during his most recent stint with the big club, going 1-for-3 with a run scored.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Mets vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 6
Preview the Sept. 6 matchup between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE
J.D. Martinez - Returns from paternity leave The Mets activated Martinez from the paternity list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Martinez missed the series against the Red Sox while tending to more important matters but will be back for his club's weekend series versus the Reds. DJ Stewart was optioned in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Mets vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 6
Preview the Sept. 6 matchup between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE
MVP? Who knows. But Lindor's supreme value to the Mets is unquestioned There is no player in the National League, not even Shohei Ohtani, more valuable to his team than Francisco Lindor has been to the Mets this...
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
MLB Gameday: Red Sox 3, Mets 8 Final Score (09/04/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Mets at Citi Field
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
Pete Alonso Hulked Out After His Third Strikeout Against the Red Sox The Mets’ cleanup hitter was not happy here.
SEPTEMBER 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jesse Winker - Supplies big blow in win Winker went 1-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox.
Impact The 31-year-old took Tanner Houck deep in the first inning, giving the Mets an early lead they would never relinquish. Winker has been a strong addition to the New York lineup as the team pushes for the playoffs -- in 30 games since being traded by the Nationals to their NL East rivals, he's slashing .306/.341/.471 with three homers, 12 runs and 13 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tylor Megill - Quick hook in no-decision Megill came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over four-plus innings. He struck out three.
Impact The Mets handed the right-hander a four-run lead in the bottom of the first inning on a Jesse Winker grand slam, but he nearly squandered it in the third. When Megill then gave up a leadoff single to begin the fifth, manager Carlos Mendoza went to his bullpen. Megill hasn't pitched terribly since rejoining the big-league rotation at the end of August, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings over two outings, but he's likely headed to the bullpen with Paul Blackburn (hand) on track to return early next week.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Refsnyder throws out Jeff McNeil | 09/04/2024 Rob Refsnyder makes a nice throw from right to nab Jeff McNeil at second in the bottom of the 7th inning
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
Jesse Winker's early slam enough for Mets vs. Red Sox Jesse Winker hit a first-inning grand slam Wednesday night for the host New York Mets, who went on to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3.Tyrone Tay...
SEPTEMBER 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jesse Winker hits a grand slam and Mets beat Red Sox 8-3 for 7th straight win
Jesse Winker hit his fifth career grand slam, Phil Maton wriggled out of an eighth-inning jam and the surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight...SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox snap their 12-game skid with an 8-1 win over Baltimore
Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore OriolesSEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Blackburn - Cleared to return next week Blackburn (hand) will rejoin the Mets' rotation early next week in Toronto, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact The exact date of his return is uncertain, but Blackburn has been cleared to make his next start in the majors after tossing 6.2 innings of one-run ball in a rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He's been out since late August with a right hand contusion.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kodai Senga - Throws off mound Senga (calf) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with increased intensity, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Senga implied recently that he's past his left calf strain at this point and is now focused on getting his arm back in shape. It could be too late in the season to build him back up as a starter, but Senga has expressed a willingness to pitch in relief, if that's where the Mets would like to use him. It's not clear when he might be ready for a rehab assignment.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Starling Marte - Absent from Wednesday's lineup Marte is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Marte has received one day off per series since he returned from the injured list last month and that will continue Wednesday as he gets a breather for the series finale versus Boston. Tyrone Taylor will patrol right field for the Mets.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ex-GM names Mets' X-factor in playoff push The Mets are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 4 • NJ.COM
Can Francisco Lindor win the NL MVP? | 09/04/2024 MLB Now discusses the NL MVP race and debates if Francisco Lindor can beat out Shohei Ohtani for the highly-coveted award
SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Wayne Graham, who built Rice into a national power in baseball, dies at 88
Wayne Graham, who coached the Rice baseball team to seven College World Series appearances and the 2003 national championship, has diedSEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Blackburn - Sharp in rehab start Blackburn (hand) allowed one run over 6.2 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
Impact Blackburn needed only 75 pitches to navigate through 6.2 innings. It should be the only rehab outing he needs before rejoining the Mets' rotation, although the exact date of his return hasn't been ironed out yet. Blackburn has missed the last two weeks of action with a right hand bruise.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor - Sparks win with homer No. 30 Lindor went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Red Sox.
Impact The shortstop opened the scoring in the third inning with a two-run shot off Kutter Crawford -- the only hit the Mets would manage off the right-hander through six innings before pulling away against the Boston bullpen. Lindor might be the favorite for the NL MVP Award in a lot of years, but Shohei Ohtani's quest for a 50-50 campaign likely makes any other performance moot. Even so, Lindor's numbers are hard to ignore -- he's four steals away from his own 30-30 season, and three runs shy of reaching triple digits for the fourth time in his career.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
David Peterson - Racks up career-high 11 Ks Peterson (9-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over six innings in a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out 11.
Impact The 11 strikeouts were a career high for the southpaw, who generated an impressive 20 swinging strikes among his 89 pitches. Peterson has won four straight decisions and has six quality starts in seven trips to the mound since the beginning of August, posting a 1.81 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 44.2 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mets starter continues to defy expectations posting career-high on birthday Mets pitcher sets career-high against Red Sox
SEPTEMBER 4 • NJ.COM
Mets try to keep home win streak going, host the Red Sox
The New York Mets, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red SoxSEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
