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Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (6/20): Bichette Clears the Air, Rehab Updates, and More

From World Cup appearances to Double-A rehab assignments, the Mets had quite the busy, random Friday off day. It's wacky — you almost never hear of an off day taking place mid-series on a Friday, but here we are.

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Mets Nearing Francisco Lindor Decision After First Rehab Game

In what has been a challenging year on many fronts, the New York Mets' injury issues have been perhaps the most glaring detractor. The last place Mets have had to endure lengthy absences to several key players including Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco, Francisco Alvarez, Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga, Luis Robert Jr., and Ronny Mauricio.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 20

Potential Mets Reunion With Just-Released Reliever Is Very Tempting

A familiar face has hit the open market. Can the Mets swoop in and make an instant impact? Right-hander Drew Smith is officially opting out of his minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Mets’ Freddy Peralta

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a familiar summer position, a legitimate World Series contender with a rotation that needs reinforcement.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / June 20

How Francisco Lindor's First Rehab Game Sets Up His Mets Return

The Mets are trying their best to stay afloat in the Wild Card race to make Francisco Lindor's return meaningful. Lindor is also working hard to rejoin his teammates, ramping up his rehab this week to the point he was able to head out on a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Friday night.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Mets’ Francisco Lindor gets real on injury return timeline after Rumble Ponies game

The New York Mets lost Francisco Lindor early in the season due to injury. He has not played in the big leagues since April 22nd, and New York has had a rough go of it without their star shortstop in the lineup.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Juan Soto Off-Field Move Revealed on Mets' Off-Day

The New York Mets are in the midst of a three-game series against their National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams began the set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, with New York winning 6-4.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Mets delivering clutch hits at expense of Phillies' bullpen

The New York Mets will look to win their third straight game when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for the second game of a three-game series on Saturday after a rare mid-series off day not created by weather.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 19

Series-Opening Win Over Phillies Shows Mets Can Hang With the NL East's Best

The Mets put together a solid 6-4 win over the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Brotherly Love, taking the first matchup of the two National League East rivals so far this year.

Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / June 19

Nolan McLean is giving the Mets two different pitchers, and only one of them helps

Nolan McLean has given the Mets two completely different pitchers in the span of five days, and both of them were real. On June 12 against Atlanta, he lasted four innings, walked four, and gave up two runs while striking out six.

Clay Holmes News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Insider Provides Positive Mets' Clay Holmes Injury Update

The New York Mets got some good news on one of their injured starting pitchers. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the expectation is that right-hander Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) will begin throwing around July 1.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bo Bichette News / The Lead / June 19

Can Bo Bichette’s Hot Streak Salvage His Season?

It’s not hyperbole to say that Mets SS Bo Bichette is in the process of transforming his season. In his last 15 games, he’s hit .387 and three home runs, nearly half of his eight total.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 19

Could These Mets Relievers Become Starters?

Over the last few years we have seen a high number of relievers convert into starting pitchers with success. Recent examples include Michael King, Seth Lugo, Reynaldo López and the Mets’ very own Clay Holmes.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 19

This Week in Mets Quotes: NYC celebrates the Mets winning 4 games this week

Your 2026 New York Mets: It Sucks “It sucks. It felt like you let the team down. The team has been playing really well the last couple of weeks, too. Definitely a blow to me; it sucks.” -Tobias Myers [New York Post] Wow, the Knicks, that was awesome.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 19

Mets' Juan Soto had secret weapon for latest multi-homer game

Soto led with his offensive performance against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, as he hit a pair of home runs to help the visitors earn a 6-4 win that improved New York to 34-41.

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list with latest multi-homer game

Juan Soto homers twice to lead Mets past Phillies

Carlos Mendoza makes bold claim about Mets' lineup after win over Reds

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 18

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list with latest multi-homer game

In leading the New York Mets to a 6-4 win over their division rival Philadelphia Phillies, Juan Soto accomplished something he's become known for at this point in his career.

Mets' Juan Soto receives praise following concerning Francisco Lindor reports

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision after rocky outing vs. Reds

Carlos Mendoza makes bold claim about Mets' lineup after win over Reds

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / June 18

Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (6/18): Bo Bichette's Heater, Trade Buzz, Injury News & More

The usual response from the 2026 Mets: for now, they’ll barely float above water. The exact same thing happened last week: to start their six-game homestand, the Mets lost two out of three against the Cardinals, then looked to be turning the tide after taking two against the MLB-best Braves.