Morning Briefing: Mets Targeting Tuesday For Lindor’s Return

Good morning, Mets fans!

Carlos Mendoza says the “most likely scenario” is that the Mets are targeting Tuesday in Atlanta for a Francisco Lindor return. The Mets won without him on Saturday, though, beating the Phillies 6-3 to go up 2-1 in the series.

Wild Card Update

Following the Mets’ victory over the Phillies on Saturday, the Mets remain two games ahead of the Braves for the final Wild Card spot, as the Braves beat the Marlins 6-2.

The Padres beat the lowly White Sox 6-2 to stay three games ahead of the Mets. The Diamondbacks won as well, 5-0 over the Brewers. They’ve won four in a row and are exactly one game ahead of the Mets in the standings.

Latest Mets News

The Mets and Phillies will play the final game of their four-game set on Sunday night at 7:15 p.m. ET. Tylor Megill (4-5, 4.08 ERA) is expected to face off against Zack Wheeler (16-6, 2.56 ERA).

Mendoza also noted that it’s “safe to say” that Paul Blackburn‘s regular season is over.

Latest MLB News

The Nationals optioned All-Star CJ Abrams to the minor leagues, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported. Nationals manager Dave Martinez later clarified that it wasn’t performance-based, seeming to vindicate reports that Abrams was up all night at a casino before a day game.

The Rangers announced they have placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 15-day IL and have recalled RHP Gerson Garabito in a corresponding move. In 43 1/3 innings this season, Scherzer is 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA.

The Cardinals announced they have placed RHP Sonny Gray on the 15-day IL and recalled RHP Kyle Leahy in a corresponding move. Gray will be a tough loss to the Cardinals’ rotation as he is 13-9 with a 3.84 ERA in 166 1/3 innings this season.

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Matt Mongin recaps the Mets’ minor league action, including Drew Gilbert breaking his home run drought.

On This Date in Mets History

1962: Just over 10,000 were at the Polo Grounds, thinking it was going to be the last professional baseball game held in the ballpark.

Born On This Date: Sam Coonrod (1992), Jeff Bary (1969), Mark Guthrie (1965), Vince Coleman (1961), Wally Blackman (1959).

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