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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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Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Tyler Phillips (0-0, 1.07) vs. RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 3.20) SNY It wasn’t easy, but the Mets have won back-to-back games!

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

New York Mets Roster Moves 05/30/2026

The New York Mets have won two straight games. They took the first game of their three-game series with the Marlins last night, winning 9-7. The Mets have a 24-33 record entering today’s game.

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

Mets Could Set Up Future Rotation Option With Tobias Myers Decision

The New York Mets needed extra innings to get a win over the Miami Marlins on Friday, wiping out an already exhausted bullpen. The Marlins did a good job chasing Freddy Peralta after 4.2 innings, forcing the Mets to utilize six relievers to navigate the rest of the game.

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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.

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.

MJ Melendez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Mets’ MJ Melendez has perfect reaction to walk-off home run vs. Marlins

The New York Mets got a big win on Friday over the Miami Marlins. MJ Melendez hit a walk-off homer for New York, to win the game. He loved seeing that ball fly high into the air.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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 / 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

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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.