Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets begin a three-game series against the Guardians at Progressive Field this evening, with Tylor Megill (0-1, 2.25 ERA) slated to make his return to the rotation against righty Ben Lively (2-2, 3.06 ERA). Megill has been sidelined since April 1 due to a shoulder injury. This is the Mets’ first series in Cleveland since 2016 and Francisco Lindor‘s first time playing there since the Guardians traded him. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.
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The Mets attacked Sixto Sánchez for four runs in the first inning on a two-run double by Tyrone Taylor and a two-run single by Harrison Bader, setting the tone for a 7-3 victory over the Marlins on Sunday to avoid a sweep. Brandon Nimmo cracked a two-run homer, Francisco Lindor collected two hits, and Brett Baty reached base three times, including an RBI single. On the mound, Sean Manaea held Miami to two runs and five hits over five innings, and Reed Garrett struck out four in a six-out save.
The Mets announced the promotions of three of their prospects on Sunday – moving two-way player Nolan McLean to Double-A Binghamton, while right-hander Blade Tidwell and outfielder Rhylan Thomas will both head to Triple-A Syracuse. McLean has posted a 2.57 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 28 innings, while also owning an .801 OPS with four homers and seven doubles in 70 plate appearances. As for Tidwell, he’s posted a 2.44 ERA with 44 strikeouts while only allowing one homers in 37 1/3 innings. Thomas is currently sporting a .315/.373/.391 batting line with six steals across 105 plate appearances.
The Mets have signed right-hander Matt Festa to a minor league deal, and he made his debut with Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. A native Brooklynite, Festa has pitched in five seasons with the Mariners, posting a 4.32 ERA with 102 strikeouts in 93 2/3 innings.
Left-hander Amir Garrett has cleared waivers and elected free agency after he was designated for assignment by the Angels on May 15. In six appearances for the Angels, Garrett has allowed three earned runs and walked five, though he’s struck out 11 batters in 5 1/3 innings.
The Cardinals are calling up right-hander Ryan Loutos from Triple-A Memphis. Loutos was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2021 after an impressive career at Division-III Washington University of St. Louis. Loutos has four saves and a 1.72 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings this year.
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1999: Robin Ventura becomes the first player ever to hit grand slams in both ends of a doubleheader as the Mets sweep the Brewers in a twin bill. Ventura’s grand slam in the opener comes in the first inning off Jim Abbott, and the Mets get two homers from Benny Agbayani and an additional long ball from Mike Piazza to win a barn-burner, 11-10. In the nightcap, Ventura’s slam caps a six-run fourth inning, and Masato Yoshii holds Milwaukee to one run in seven innings as the Mets cruise to a 10-1 win.
2017: Jose Reyes singles in the first inning for the 2000th hit of his career, and Terry Collins becomes the longest-tenured manager in Mets history by managing his 1,013th game with the team. The Mets hold off a ninth-inning rally by the Angels, with Addison Reed striking out Danny Espinosa with the bases loaded to earn a 7-5 win. Reyes collects three hits on the night, while Michael Conforto reaches base four times.
Birthdays: Wayne Housie (59), Wilson Valdéz (46)
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