Morning Briefing: Mets Blow Another Late Lead

Good morning, Mets fans.

The Mets lost to the Giants on Friday, 8-7, as the team found yet another brutal way to lose. The Mets entered the eighth inning up 6-2, but surrendered five runs before allowing another in the ninth. It was the fifth time in the past 11 games that the Mets had the lead after five innings and ultimately gave it up.

Right now, everything that could go wrong is going wrong for the Mets. Still, Christian Scott had a quality start of two runs in six innings and Pete Alonso had a two-hit game with a home run. Even with the positives, the Mets are still losing and now find themselves eight games below .500 at 21-29.

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Carlos Mendoza told reporters prior to Friday’s game that Kodai Senga will be shut down for three-to-five days with triceps inflammation. Mendoza didn’t seem too worried, noting that Senga’s recovery was always going to take time, but he mentioned that the pitcher will receive a cortisone shot and be evaluated in the coming days.

On the Mets’ radio broadcast, president of baseball operations David Stearns called the current Mets roster “unconventional” and something they can’t have “in perpetuity.” He noted that the team will need to add another traditional middle infielder soon.

David Peterson made another rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing three runs (two earned) in four innings. It was Peterson’s rockiest rehab start yet, as he’s only allowed three earned runs in six rehab outings. Still, he continues to look closer and closer to rejoining the big league club.

The Mets have yet to finalize plans for Adrian Houser, per Carlos Mendoza. The team isn’t committing to him making another start and transitioning him back to the bullpen is another option.

FanGraphs released their list of the Mets’ top-42 prospects, with Christian Scott and Drew Gilbert notably in the top-two spots above Jett Williams. Jeremy Rodriguez and Ronny Mauricio round out the top-five.

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The Orioles placed starting pitcher Dean Kremer on the injured list with a right triceps strain. In corresponding roster moves, the team optioned Jonathan Heasley and recalled Dillon Tate and Nick Vespi. In nine starts this year, Kremer is 3-4 with a 4.32 ERA.

The Giants signed reliever Drew Pomeranz to a major league deal, optioning Mason Black and designating Jakson Reetz for assignment. Pomeranz spent the first half of 2019 in San Francisco and has not pitched in the majors since 2021.

Former Astros great Lance Berkman resigned as the head coach of Houston Christian University baseball on Friday. There was no immediate reason given for his departure.

The Braves signed former Met Joey Wendle to a major league contract and optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett. Wendle is now the second former Mets infielder from earlier this year to join the Braves, following Zack Short.

The Braves also recalled lefty Ray Kerr to the big league club and placed AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day IL.

Legendary announcer Joe Buck was a guest announcer during Friday’s Cardinals-Cubs game with close friend Chip Caray. It was the first baseball game Buck announced since transitioning into his role at ESPN.

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Michael Mayer recaps Thursday’s action in the Mets minor leagues.

Sam Neumann considers the Mets’ in-house options at third base amidst Brett Baty‘s struggles.

Finishing off our countdown of the Mets’ best prospects, Mojo Hill lists Jett Williams as our no. 1 prospect in the Mets’ system.

In the latest MMO Roundtable, some of the MMO staff give their opinion on the biggest disappointment of the season.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Neil Ramirez (35), Eric Young Jr. (39), Scott Hairston (44), Chris Young (45), Jim Marshall (93)

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