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Mets star catcher is making progress toward returning from surgery.

A day after Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to the media that high-leverage reliever Brooks Raley would miss the rest of the season after needing to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, the first-year manager revealed more positive news before Wednesday’s matinee against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Guardians 6, Mets 3: Lead slips away as Mets gets swept

The Mets didn’t salvage a win in the series finale of this one. For the second time in as many days, the Mets hit three home runs and lost to the Guardians, this time falling to Cleveland by a 6-3 score.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / 24 minutes ago

Andrés Giménez Hits Big Homer in Guardians 6-3 Win Over Mets

This time, the Mets couldn’t avoid the sweep. Johnathan Rodriguez singled to right off Reed Garrett for his first major-league hit, driving in a run and breaking a seventh-inning tie, and the Guardians beat the Mets, 6-3, to complete a three-game sweep at Progressive Field.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / 13 minutes ago

Mets will be without a top reliever for the rest of the season

The injury bug seems just to keep biting the Mets. The blue and orange have been without ace Kodai Senga since February when he went down with a shoulder strain and was forced to receive a PRP injection.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 45 minutes ago

Mets share promising Francisco Alvarez recovery update

Alvarez last played when he suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb on April 19 that left him needing surgery.

Mets' Francisco Lindor names what he misses most about Cleveland

Mets' Francisco Lindor opens up about ongoing offensive struggles

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New York Mets News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

3 Mets players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

The New York Mets have gotten off to an inauspicious start to the 2024 MLB campaign, and things don’t seem to be getting any better. The Mets are just 21-27 entering Wednesday’s action and sit 13.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East.

Mark Vientos News / Mets Merized Online / 2 hours ago

Mark Vientos Thrives In Chance Against Right-Hander

It has been a week since the New York Mets decided to recall Mark Vientos back up to the big leagues. Even though the decision has not led to many wins for the organization, the team did something different on Tuesday to try to mix things up.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 3 hours ago

Mets trade reliever who was recently designated for assignment to the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Mets have struggled to get length out of their starting pitching this season, resulting in their bullpen usage rate being near the top of the major leagues.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / 14 hours ago

Tong, Sproat and Buttó Shine on Mound

José Buttó, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong had outstanding outings, and every Mets team won on Tuesday. FCL Mets infielder Jeremy Rodríguez continued to be fantastic at the dish since the Mets acquired him for Tommy Pham last year.

Brooks Raley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 6 hours ago

Mets reliever's time with team could be over after latest news

Mets reliever's time with team could be over after latest injury news

He has a 2.48 ERA over two season with the Mets.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Mets' Francisco Lindor opens up about ongoing offensive struggles

Lindor went 0-for-4 on Monday night and saw his average for the season fall to .193.

Mets' Edwin Diaz addresses status after latest meltdown

Mets reliever Edwin Diaz showing short shelf life of closers

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New York Mets News / Just Baseball / 2 hours ago

How Badly Are the New York Mets Missing Francisco Álvarez?

Just how badly are the New York Mets missing Francisco Álvarez, who hasn’t played in a month with a left thumb injury? On paper, the drop-off is clear.

MLB News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

Mets vs. Guardians, MLB odds, predictions, pick 5/21: Market too low on Cleveland?

The New York Mets hope to even the series against the Cleveland Guardians after dropping game one, 3-1, on Monday. The Guardians are one of the most surprising good teams in baseball at 31-17, while the Mets' quest for a .500 record continues.

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Matt Festa News / Last Word On Sports / 13 hours ago

Mets Sign Brooklyn-Born Pitcher to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Matt Festa to a minor league contract on Sunday. Festa has spent the season pitching in Triple-A for the San Diego Padres, but the organization released him last week, likely due to an opt-out clause in his contract.

Kodai Senga News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (triceps tightness) skips planned bullpen

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga missed a planned bullpen session on Sunday due to "triceps tightness," manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday. Six days after Senga told the team he needed more time to be ready for a rehab stint because his mechanics were off, he experienced tightness and will target another day later in the week, Mendoza said.