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NEW YORK METS 89-73 · 3RD IN NL EAST
89-73 · 3RD IN NL EAST
Mets layout plans for homegrown starter who 'might throw 100′ in new role Mets lay out future plans for rotation after acquiring starter at trade deadline
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How serious are Mets' Luis Severino injury concerns after sudden velo drop? Mets outfielder was replaced after fouling a ball off his foot
AUGUST 1 • NJ.COM
The best (Mets!), wildest and everything in between from July The regular season begins in March, and while there aren’t any scheduled games in October this year, it’s not unusual for the regular season...
AUGUST 1 • MLB.COM
Luis Severino - Hit hard by Minnesota Severino (7-4) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering six runs on six hits and two walks over three innings as the Mets fell 8-3 to the Twins. He struck out two.
Impact Three of the hits off the right-hander went for extra bases, including a solo homer by Byron Buxton in the second inning and a two-run blast by Matt Wallner in the third. Severino has given up only four runs and zero homers in his last three starts combined, but he remains prone to poor outings -- he's been tagged for at least six runs in three of his last eight trips to the mound, stumbling to a 5.32 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB through 45.2 innings over that stretch. He could have a hard time righting the ship in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Coors Field.
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Lennon: Mets can't afford a dip in Severino's production Outings like they saw Wednesday simply can't happen, especially after David Stearns decided against adding a front-line starter at the deadl...
JULY 31 • NEWSDAY.COM
Severino just doesn't have it as Mets fall to Twins in series finale The normally reliable Severino allowed six runs and six hits, allowed two homers, and struck out two in three innings. Mets' bats couldn't s...
JULY 31 • NEWSDAY.COM
Mets star outfielder 'a little beat up' after taking ball off foot Mets outfielder was pulled after fouling a ball off his foot
JULY 31 • NJ.COM
Starling Marte - Rehab assignment coming next week Marte (knee) will report to Single-A St. Lucie on Monday to begin a rehab assignment, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact He is expected to move his rehab up to Double-A Binghamton by the end of next week. While the Mets have not revealed a target date for Marte's return, it would make sense if they're aiming for Aug. 13 for the beginning of a homestand. Marte has been sidelined since late June with a right knee bone bruise.
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Syracuse Mets lose 12-8 slugfest at Columbus The series continues on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
JULY 31 • SYRACUSE.COM
Wallner and Buxton homer to back López as Twins finally win in New York with 8-3 victory over Mets
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Nimmo - Day-to-day after negative X-rays Nimmo is day-to-day after X-rays on his left foot came back negative, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nimmo was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the Twins after fouling a ball off the foot, but he's expected to be fine. The Mets have a scheduled off day Thursday, giving Nimmo some extra rest before the weekend series against the Angels.
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Brandon Nimmo - Exits after fouling ball off foot Nimmo was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Twins following the sixth inning after fouling a ball off his left foot, David Lennon of Newsday reports.
Impact Nimmo was in noticeable discomfort after fouling a ball off his foot in the bottom of the sixth inning. While he remained in to finish his plate appearance, striking out, he was then lifted in between frames. Nimmo is presumably headed for X-rays, with an update on his condition likely available later Wednesday. He was hitless in three at-bats before being pulled.
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Harrison Bader - Hitting bench Tuesday Bader is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Impact Bader returned from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury to start the first two games of the series with Minnesota. He manned center field in both of those contests, going 1-for-6 with a walk, two runs and an RBI between the two games. Tyrone Taylor will replace him in center field Wednesday, but Bader's absence appears to be maintenance-related as the Mets and Twins play a day game after a night game.
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Reed Garrett - Touches 97 mph in live BP Garrett (elbow) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday after touching 97 mph in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Joe Pantorno of...
Impact Garrett has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation but looks to be healthy again. Given the short absence, Garrett might require just the one rehab appearance before rejoining the Mets' bullpen.
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Tylor Megill - Shifting to relief for now Megill has been moved to the Mets' bullpen following the addition of Paul Blackburn, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact It could be temporary, as the Mets want to keep Megill stretched out and will likely do that as a starter back at Triple-A Syracuse. However, at least for now, the big right-hander will be available in long relief.
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Paul Blackburn - Set for Mets debut Friday Blackburn will make his Mets debut Friday against the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Blackburn has yet to be officially added to the roster after being acquired via trade from the Athletics on Tuesday, but that will happen this weekend. The right-hander has been limited to just nine starts this season because of a foot injury but has been decent when healthy, holding a 4.41 ERA and 38:14 K:BB over 51 innings. With Blackburn aboard, the Mets will send Tylor Megill to the bullpen.
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Matthew Gage - Sent down to minors The Mets optioned Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Impact Gage was just recalled from Syracuse on Monday but did not make an appearance. The Mets are doing some reshuffling with their bullpen after making a couple additions at the trade deadline.
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Tyler Zuber - Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact He was acquired via trade from the Rays on Tuesday but will be clearing out to make room on the roster for another new reliever, Huascar Brazoban. Zuber boasts a 2.49 ERA and 29:6 K:BB in 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024.
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Jesse Winker - Sitting against righty Winker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Minnesota is sending right-hander Pablo Lopez to the hill, but the left-handed hitting Winker will nonetheless begin the tilt on the bench. Jeff McNeil will start in right field while Jose Iglesias handles second base.
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Francisco Alvarez - Returns to lineup Wednesday Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now, and will do the catching for Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.
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Francisco Alvarez - Returns to lineup Wednesday Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now and will form a battery with right-hander Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.
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Edwin Díaz - Racks up 13th save Diaz struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday to record his 13th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Twins.
Impact The Mets closer fanned Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis en route to his fifth straight successful conversion. Diaz has been brilliant since coming off the IL in mid-June, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 11 innings with two wins and eight saves in 11 appearances.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Edwin Díaz - Racks up 13th save Diaz struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday to record his 13th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Twins.
Impact The Mets closer fanned Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis en route to his fifth straight successful conversion. Diaz has been brilliant since coming off the IL in mid-June, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 11 innings with two wins and eight saves in 11 appearances.
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Sean Manaea - Fans 11 in seventh win Manaea (7-4) picked up the win Tuesday, scattering two hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory over the Twins. He struck out 11.
Impact The veteran southpaw tied his season high in innings while setting a new season high in Ks, as Manaea generated an eye-popping 23 swinging strikes among his 96 pitches. He's been outstanding over the last six weeks, giving up three earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts while posting a 2.58 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 52:21 K:BB through 52.1 innings over that stretch, and Manaea's impressive run likely contributed to the Mets' decision not to make a more significant rotation addition than Paul Blackburn at the trade deadline. Manaea is scheduled to make his next start on the road early next week in St. Louis.
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