AUGUST 20, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Vogelbach hits grand slam as Mets blast CardsDaniel Vogelbach hit a grand slam and Pete Alonso hit a two-run blast as the visiting New York Mets rolled to a 13-2 victory over the St.
Daniel Vogelbach's grand slam helps secure Mets' series victory over CardinalsThe Mets have suddenly come alive. The hot swinging team leaned on the long ball Saturday night in St. Louis to defeat the Cardinals, 12-3.
AUGUST 20, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets extend winning streak to four games with a 13-2 rout of the struggling Cardinals
Francisco Lindor had four hits and stole home, Daniel Vogelbach hit a grand slam and the New York Mets won their fourth straight game, routing the St. Louis Cardinals 13-2 Saturday...AUGUST 20, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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AUGUST 20, 2023•MLB.COM
Dennis Santana - Pushed off 40-manThe Mets designated Santana for assignment Saturday.
ImpactAfter accumulating a 5.91 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 10.2 innings in the majors, Santana will lose his spot on the Mets' 40-man roster and pass through waivers. The 27-year-old righty has struggled to get going in Triple-A as well, so there is a good chance he clears waivers and gets outrighted back to Syracuse. Adam Kolarek was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Joey Lucchesi - Returns to minorsThe Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
ImpactDespite looking strong and earning the win during his start Friday against St. Louis with 5.2 scoreless innings, Lucchesi will return to the minors. Vinny Nittoli will take Lucchesi's spot on the active roster in order to strengthen the Mets' bullpen.
AUGUST 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Vinny Nittoli - Back in majorsThe Mets recalled Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
ImpactThe Mets optioned Nittoli to Syracuse at the beginning of August, and he has surrendered one run in 4.2 innings since then. He'll now join the Mets' bullpen and look to keep his momentum going in the majors after throwing 1.2 scoreless frames for New York in June. Joey Lucchesi was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
