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Grant Hartwig - Optioned to Triple-AThe Mets optioned Hartwig to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

ImpactHartwig will serve as the Mets' roster casualty in order to clear a space for Joey Lucchesi, who was called up for a spot start Friday. Hartwig has put up a 4.74 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 24.2 innings since being selected from Triple-A in June, and he could return to the majors if the Mets ever need a fresh bullpen arm.

AUGUST 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Joey Lucchesi - Promoted for startThe Mets recalled Lucchesi (knee) from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his start Friday against the Cardinals.

ImpactA knee issue has kept Lucchesi out of action for roughly a month, but he's been deemed healthy enough for a spot start with the big-league club. The 30-year-old southpaw holds a 4.45 ERA across 60.2 innings in the majors since 2021 and will likely return to Triple-A after Friday's game.

AUGUST 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Daniel Vogelbach - Sitting against leftyVogelbach isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

ImpactAfter a 1-for-4 effort in Thursday's series opener, Vogelbach will step out of the lineup Friday against left-hander Zack Thompson. Brandon Nimmo will fill in as New York's DH, allowing Tim Locastro to start in left field and bat second.

AUGUST 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson - Not starting FridayBurleson isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Friday against the Mets, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

ImpactAfter going 0-for-1 with a sacrifice fly in Thursday's series opener, Burleson will once again retreat to the dugout to begin Friday's game. Burleson's absence opens up a chance for Paul Goldschmidt to serve as the DH, allowing Luken Baker to start at first base.

AUGUST 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Masyn Winn - Batting ninth in debutWinn is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in his major-league debut Friday versus the Mets.

ImpactWinn is set to take over as the Cardinals' regular shortstop down the stretch after being promoted from Triple-A Memphis, where he batted .288/.359/.474 with 18 home runs, 61 RBI and 17 stolen bases over 105 games. With the 21-year-old occupying shortstop and Lars Nootbaar (abdomen) on the injured list, Tommy Edman is starting in center field Friday.

AUGUST 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mets All-Star Wants to Recruit Fellow Japanese Star PitcherThis New York Mets All-Star is familiar with the soon-to-be Japanese star free agent pitcher and would love to see him come to Queens.

AUGUST 18, 2023•SACBEE.COM

Mets All-Star Wants to Recruit Fellow Japanese Star PitcherThis New York Mets All-Star is familiar with the soon-to-be Japanese star free agent pitcher and would love to see him come to Queens.

AUGUST 18, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM