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Mets Select Cionel Perez, Designate Anderson Severino

The Mets announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Cionel Perez from Triple-A Syracuse. To create room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, right-hander Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A and left-hander Anderson Severino was designated for assignment.

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Slumping MJ Melendez Hits Towering Walk-Off Blast

It has been a strange season for MJ Melendez. There was a point during the Mets’ most extreme struggles where he was neck-and-neck with Juan Soto for the best OPS in the starting lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30

Mets slowly building momentum ahead of rematch vs. Marlins

The last-place New York Mets are in no position to be picky about how they win games -- no matter how chaotic, exhausting and impossible to replicate those victories might be.

Luke Weaver News / Empire Sports Media / May 30

NY Mets have found a bullpen answer they badly needed

The NY Mets have spent most of the season trying to find something in the bullpen that does not feel temporary. Luke Weaver has given them that for a full month.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Mets Make Roster Decision After Marlins Game

The New York Mets have made a roster move following Friday night's exhausting 9-7 victory over the Miami Marlins, optioning right-handed reliever Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse in an effort to add a fresh arm to the bullpen.

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.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Bobby Valentine recreates iconic disguise for Mets first pitch

Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, 76, revived one of the most memorable moments from his tenure with the team on Friday night. During “Bobby Valentine Disguise Night” at Citi Field, Valentine donned his signature sunglasses and fake mustache to throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Mets’ matchup against the Miami Marlins.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 30

Early Mets Report Cards: Grading Every Player After a Disastrous First Third of the Season

We’re one-third of the way through the MLB season, which means it’s more than fair to evaluate what’s happened so far. For the Mets, it’s been disastrous.

MJ Melendez News / Field Level Media / May 29

MJ Melendez, Mets walk off Marlins

MJ Melendez hit the first walk-off homer of his career Friday night, when the New York Mets squandered a trio of four-run leads before outlasting the Miami Marlins, 9-7, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League East foes.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Mets Move David Peterson To Bullpen, Sean Manaea To Rotation

The Mets are making a switch in their starting five. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters (including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com) that David Peterson will move to the bullpen.

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 / May 29

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

The New York Mets are at least attempting to pull themselves out of the NL East basement, but it is fair to wonder how much their latest move will help.

Mets coach sends message to those giving up on the team's 2026 season

MLB insider wouldn't be 'shocked' if Mets made surprising Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim

Five MLB teams that should get ready to sell at trade deadline

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Mets Provide Update on Francisco Lindor Injury Progress

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has not played in over a month. He has been out since April 23 with a left calf strain. Since he was first placed on the 10-day injured list, he has been making steady progress in hopes of returning to help the Mets turn their season around.

Freddy Peralta News / The Lead / May 29

Which Teams Could the Mets Potentially Trade Freddy Peralta To?

May might seem like an unusual month to ponder the trade deadline, but for the New York Mets, it’s anything but. As the team currently sits with one of the worst records in baseball and 12 players on the injured list, the deadline is about the only event that fans have to look forward to.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Mets Facing Mark Vientos Decision After Jorge Polanco News

The New York Mets have endured a highly frustrating start to the 2026 MLB season, despite carrying one of baseball’s highest payrolls. Entering Friday’s

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 29

New York Mets Make Change to Struggling Starting Rotation

The New York Mets have come to a decision on two of their struggling pitchers. Manager Carlos Mendoza revealed on Friday afternoon that left-hander David Peterson is going back to the bullpen and will be available there as soon as Sunday.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Mets have not decided if they will buy or sell at trade deadline

The New York Mets have underperformed during the 2026 MLB season. There is no question about that. While the Mets have dealt with injury trouble, many stars have not played up to expectations.

Mark Vientos News / New York Mets on SI / May 29

It's Time for the Mets to Consider a Mark Vientos Trade

After a 27-homer campaign over 111 games in 2024, then third baseman Mark Vientos felt like one of the true breakout stars of the game and a future cornerstone of the Mets' lineup.

Jonah Tong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Jonah Tong staying on Mets roster with unique usage plan

The New York Mets are keeping Jonah Tong on the roster, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. They will reportedly have a unique usage plan for the 22-year-old pitcher.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Mets superstar Juan Soto glows over AJ Ewing’s defense after slump-busting win vs Reds

The New York Mets found a needed reset Wednesday night, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 at Citi Field to stop a five-game losing streak and avoiding a three-game sweep.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 28