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This is what happens when the Mets run out of real starters

Tobias Myers did not create the Mets’ rotation problem. He just made it impossible to ignore. The Mets got blown out 12-0 by the Reds on Monday, and the score was ugly enough by itself.

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Kodai Senga to Rejoin Mets

After a lengthy stint on the IL, righty Kodai Senga will rejoin the New York Mets for Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The team will need substantial production from the former All-Star following a 12-0 shutout loss.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Mets Make Intriguing Roster Decision Ahead of Reds Game

The New York Mets are shaking up their roster before today's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets have designated infielder Vidal Bruján for assignment.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Mets To Designate Vidal Bruján For Assignment

The Mets are going to designate infielder Vidal Bruján for assignment, reports Chelsea Janes of SNY. That will likely be the corresponding move to open an active roster spot for infielder Zack Short, who was claimed off waivers yesterday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Sean Manaea News / Mets Merized Online / June 16

Has Sean Manaea Turned a Corner?

Through April Sean Manaea averaged 89.7 miles per hour on his four seam fastball and was running a 6.55 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. He followed that up with an appearance in Coors Field where he tried to combat the park factors by only throwing his sinker and sweeper and struggled to get even one out.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / June 16

Mets' Juan Soto Deserves More All-Star Love Than These 4 NL Outfielders

The MLB All-Star voting system is absolutely flawed. If voting were to end today, Juan Soto wouldn’t be an All-Star for the second straight season. Yes, the same 26-year-old perennial superstar who is one of the best hitters in the sport. Soto's stats speak for themself.

Christian Scott News / HITC / June 16

The Mets shouldn’t feel this exposed losing Christian Scott for just two weeks

The New York Mets got some encouraging news when Christian Scott landed on the injured list this week. The injury is not believed to be serious. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated the right-hander’s hip impingement is considered minor, and the hope is that Scott misses only the minimum 15-day stint after responding well to a cortisone shot.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 16

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twelve

Week: 5 G, 16 AB, .250/.400/.813, 4 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 5 K, 0/1 SB (High-A) 2026 Season: 33 G, 116 AB, .276/.361/.578, 32 H, 10 2B, 5 3B, 5 HR,

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 16

Major job-security update for Mets' David Stearns emerges amid ongoing struggles

A disappointing spring from the Mets continues to fuel speculation about Stearns' future in Queens.

How Knicks' NBA Finals run gave harsh reality check to Mets, Carlos Mendoza

Three players the New York Mets could move at trade deadline

Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets for much longer

Update reveals how return of Francisco Lindor will impact Mets' trade-deadline plans

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

Kevin Parada News / Mets Merized Online / June 16

What is Going on With Kevin Parada?

Kevin Parada looked done. The 2022 No. 11 overall pick stumbled his way through the minor leagues, failing to produce an OPS above the mid-700s in any of his first three full seasons.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 16

Update reveals how Lindor's return will impact Mets' trade-deadline plans

Update reveals how return of Francisco Lindor will impact Mets' trade-deadline plans

A calf injury has kept Lindor out of action since he suffered the initial setback on April 22.

How Knicks' NBA Finals run gave harsh reality check to Mets, Carlos Mendoza

Three players the New York Mets could move at trade deadline

Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets for much longer

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / June 16

The Impact of Losing Christian Scott Shows How Valuable He Has Become

Two year ago, before the emergence of top prospects Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong, it was Christian Scott who was the top pitching prospect in the Mets system.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 16

Minors Weekly Report: St. Lucie Mets Record No-Hitter

The St. Lucie Mets recorded a no-hitter in their 7-0 win over the St. Lucie Cardinals on Tuesday, June 9. The no-no was the first for St. Lucie in nearly 23 years and it was spearheaded by Cam Tilly and finished off by Elwis Mijares.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Mets pitcher sounds off on disastrous start in 12-0 loss to Reds

The New York Mets did not have a great start to their workweek, as they suffered a 12-0 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds in a series opener at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 15

Nothing Goes in Mets’ Favor Against Reds

Monday’s game was a tale as old as time for the New York Mets. Entering Cincinnati for a three-game series, the team’s hot-and-cold streak landed on the wrong side of things in a 12-0 shutout loss to the Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

It has been a struggle for the Cincinnati Reds lately, but Monday's 12-0 rout over the New York Mets offered some much-needed relief on both sides of the plate.

Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets for much longer

Three players the New York Mets could move at trade deadline

How Knicks' NBA Finals run gave harsh reality check to Mets, Carlos Mendoza

Cardinals' Dustin May hits milestones in complete-game shutout win

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

The '2018 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Mets star Juan Soto’s late timeout majorly backfires vs. Chase Burns

The New York Mets watched a first-inning chess match turn against Juan Soto on Monday night. Soto’s granted timeout became an early talking point as Chase Burns finished a tense sequence with a strikeout in the Mets’ series opener vs.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 15

The Mets’ injury update somehow got even messier

The Mets’ injury board somehow got busier again. That feels like the safest way to describe Monday. The Mets are placing Christian Scott on the injured list, Kodai Senga is stepping back into the rotation, Francisco Lindor is still moving through simulated-game work, and Jorge Polanco has been transferred to the 60-day IL.

Kodai Senga News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Mets Make a Kodai Senga Decision

A familiar face will be taking the mound for the New York Mets on Tuesday for the first time since April 26. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that right-hander Kodai Senga will start for the Mets tomorrow after Christian Scott landed on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Mets Claim Zack Short

The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers. Detroit designated him for assignment last week. The Mets transferred infielder Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move.

Christian Scott News / Field Level Media / June 15

Reports: Mets RHP Christian Scott headed to IL

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott is expected to be placed on the injured list with a hip injury, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. Per MLB Network, the injury is "not believed (to be) serious." Scott, 27, is 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA in nine appearances (all starts) this season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 15

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Must Find a Way to Give Brett Baty a Smaller Role

Following a season in which he clubbed 18 homers, it felt as though the 2026 campaign was going to be Brett Baty's breakout season. So far, this year has been anything but a breakout year for the Mets' current third baseman, and it could be bringing his time in Queens to a close.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 14

A.J. Ewing shines as Mets roll past Braves

Freddy Peralta overcame a laborious first inning to toss five solid frames and earn the win Sunday afternoon, when the host New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 in the rubber game of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 15

Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets for much longer

Bichette's short time in New York has been a struggle. Could his tenure in Queens be shorter than expected?

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

Three players the Mets could move at trade deadline

Guardians get brutal update on Jose Ramirez

Manny Machado compares his lengthy slump to ‘being tortured’

Opposing front offices believe the Marlins will trade Sandy Alcantara

Logan Webb's dominance has made him an unexpected trade candidate

Francisco Lindor News / Field Level Media / June 13

Mets expect SS Francisco Lindor to return in June

The Mets expect Francisco Lindor back in a New York uniform by the end of the month, though the exact date of the star shortstop's return is unknown. Lindor has been out since April 23 with a left calf strain.