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Prior to Friday’s game, Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Reed Garrett feels “really good,” and the reliever has joined the team in Seattle. Garrett has not pitched since July 9 with elbow inflammation, and he was an integral member of the Mets’ bullpen prior to that, owning a 3.64 ERA in 36 games this year. His return should continue to stabilize a Mets bullpen which has pitched better lately.
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The Mets lost to the Mariners 6-0 in the series opener in Seattle on Friday. Jose Quintana allowed five runs in 6 2/3 innings while the offense failed to score a run.
The Mets and Mariners continue their series on Saturday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Sean Manaea (8-4, 3.30 ERA), who has pitched brilliantly lately, will go up against Logan Gilbert (6-8, 3.05 ERA).
Carlos Mendoza also mentioned when speaking to reporters prior to Friday’s game that Christian Scott is symptom-free in his elbow and could begin a throwing program as early as next week.
Starling Marte is set to continue his rehab assignment on Sunday for Double-A Binghamton. Marte has appeared in two rehab games with Low-A St. Lucie where he went 2-for-5 with a home run.
The Giants optioned closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A in a surprising move despite having a rough year. Doval, who has been one of the best closers in baseball in recent seasons, has just a 4.70 ERA with a 1.614 WHIP this year; Doval’s ERA in his last 18 games is a brutal 6.48.
The Orioles signed infielder Jean Segura to a minor league deal. Segura has not played with a major league or minor league team yet this year after he recorded a .556 OPS in Miami last year.
The Pirates DFA’d former Met Josh Walker. The reliever was sent to Pittsburgh in a minor deal at the deadline and allowed two runs in his lone appearance for Pittsburgh’s Triple-A affiliate.
In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer writes about home runs from Starling Marte and Luke Ritter.
Michael Famulari breaks down the two home runs from Pete Alonso that helped propel the Mets to victory on Thursday.
Jack Markowski talks about the Mets’ tough decisions that are coming up with several bullpen arms soon to return from injury.
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