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The Mets were beaten by the Padres 5-2. Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. each hit solo home runs but the Mets were unable to overcome Fernando Tatís Jr.’s two home runs and grand slam robbery of Lindor.
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The Mets activated Austin Warren from the injured list and sent Chayce McDermott down to Syracuse.
Jose Iglesias returned to Citi Field last night to throw out the first pitch ahead of his Broadway debut.
After the conclusion
of today’s game, the NYPD and FDNY will face off in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges game at Citi Field.
Luke Gabrysh, one of the players acquired in the trade that sent Brooks Raley to the Phillies, has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton.
Just over a month after being drafted, the Mets’ 19th round pick John Smith III has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn.
Joel Sherman compared the Mets rookie class this season to others around the league, as well as others in Mets history.
Carson Benge was been named the Mets Heart and Hustle Award winner for 2026.
Around the National League East
Casey Donovan spent five days with the Nationals in 2022, never appearing in a big league game, and has questioned his major league legitimacy ever since.
Josiah Gray finally began a rehab assignment last night, marking his first appearance in a game since last September.
The Phillies came from behind to beat the Marlins 6-4. Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in five innings, walking four batters and striking out seven.
The Twins beat the Braves 4-1. Ryan Jeffers and Josh Bell each drove in two runs to help the Twins secure the win.
The Nationals were shut out 5-0 by the Rangers. Jackson Kent gave up all five runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings.
Around Major League Baseball
After being placed on the restricted list last night, Ketel Marte is reportedly heading back to Arizona for an MRI on his knee.
Trey Mancini, longtime Baltimore Oriole and 2022 World Series champion with the Astros, has announced his retirement from baseball.
Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz is headed back to the injured list, though the reason has not been disclosed.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa put out the twenty-first edition of Mets Minor League Players of the Week for 2026.
Allison McCague published the latest Pitcher Player Meter for the last two weeks of Mets baseball.
This Date in Mets History
Former Mets pitcher and current Mets broadcaster Ron Darling turns 65 today.
