Morning Briefing: Mets Get Swept in Cleveland For First Time

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets made history yesterday! Unfortunately, as per usual, the Amazins were on the wrong side of history.

With Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians, it was the first time in franchise history that the Mets were swept by Cleveland. This continued the Mets’ freefall as of late, continuing to lose series as they drop to seven games under .500, their lowest point of the season thus far.

Despite holding a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the sixth and having one of his better performances of the season, José Quintana would give up a three-run blast to former Met Andrés Giménez to tie the game. The Mets were shut out the rest of the way, ending up in yet another loss. For a full breakdown of the game, click here.

Luckily, the Mets will return to Queens for a 10-game home stand, hosting three West Coast teams in hopes of grasping some sort of momentum. They start off with the Giants on Friday, with Christian Scott expected to get the ball for a 7:10 p.m. ET start time.

Latest Mets News

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is scheduled to take batting practice during the Mets’ next homestand which starts Friday, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. To learn more about Alvarez’s rehab progression, click here.

Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean made his Double-A debut on the mound for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. His line: 4 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 0 BB, and 5 K.

Latest MLB News

The MLB and MLBPA announced an expansion of financial programs to support living Negro Leagues players. The benefits are extended to alumni who played in fewer than four seasons in the Negro Leagues. 

Dallas Keuchel was released by the Mariners Triple-A affiliate Tacoma Rainiers. The 36-year-old veteran starting pitcher made seven starts, posting a 4.74 ERA.

The San Diego Padres placed INF Xander Bogaerts on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 21, with a left shoulder fracture. He intends to play again this season, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The contract of outfielder David Peralta was selected by the San Diego Padres. 

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez was placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. 

The Texas Rangers signed RHP Nabil Crismatt to a minor league deal, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

The Seattle Mariners acquired RHP relief pitcher Mike Baumann from the Baltimore Orioles for catcher Blake Hunt, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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Mark Vientos has been making the most of his opportunity. 

Francisco Alvarez is on his way back to the field.

See what MMO readers had to say about Nolan McLean’s first start in Double-A.

On This Date in Mets History

2010: The Mets beat the Yankees behind 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball from Johan Santana and two Jason Bay home runs.

2009: Omar Santos hits a go-ahead two-run homer off of Jonathan Papelbon, who had not blown a save up until that point in the season. 

1999: The Mets rally for five runs in the ninth inning to take a one-run lead against Curt Shilling, who had thrown eight scoreless innings prior.

Birthdays: Vic Black (36), Ricky Gutiérrez (54), Butch Metzger (72), Pepe Mangual (72)

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