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Tim Healey of Newsday gave a few injury and roster updates in an article on Saturday. Most notably, the Mets are hoping for top prospect Drew Gilbert to return in mid July. He hasn’t played in a game since April 6. For more, read Healey’s report.
After an 11-1 series-opening win on Friday, the Mets dropped Game 2 to the Cubs, 8-1. Tylor Megill struggled heavily, giving up six of the eight runs, and the Mets struggled to get things going offensively.
The Mets and Cubs conclude their series on Sunday with a Sunday Night Baseball rubber match at 7:10 p.m. on ESPN. It will be Luis Severino (4-2, 3.52 ERA) on the mound for the Mets against Javier Assad (4-2, 2.75 ERA) for the Cubs.
Following their matchup against the Cubs will be on off day followed by a New York favorite: the return of the Subway Series, beginning Tuesday.
Aug 8, 2023
Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are placing right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley on the injured list and recalling left-handed relief pitcher Danny Young. Young was optioned by the Mets following the game on June 12.
As tweeted by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized, Bryce Montes de Oca’s rehab assignment was moved to Double-A Binghamton. He threw one hitless inning and struck out two on 12 pitches (nine for strikes).
The Washington Nationals lost Saturday night on the first walk-off pitch clock violation in MLB history. It kept the Mets within a half-game of Washington in the standings.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing Sanchez’s extension. It is a four-year extension that includes options and buys out his arbitration years to give the Phillies more control. Sanchez won’t be eligible for arbitration until 2026.
Per Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, the Miami Marlins are placing pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the injured list for the second time in 2024.
Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ 8-1 loss to the Cubs on Saturday.
Colin Chatto discussed Starling Marte exiting Saturday’s game early and the note that he will undergo further testing on Monday.
1964: Ron Hunt became the first Mets player to be named a starter on an All-Star team.
Birthdays: Juan Castillo (54)
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