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Why David Peterson Is In Danger of Losing a Spot in Mets Rotation

Even though it's still early in the regular season, the New York Mets are entering a pivotal series tonight on the West Coast. The Mets are slated to begin a three-game series against the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

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Ronny Mauricio optioned to Triple-A

As the corresponding move for Tommy Pham joining the team ahead of the series with the Dodgers, Ronny Mauricio has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio was called up to the majors on April 6, when Juan Soto was placed on the Injured List for a calf strain.

Tommy Pham News / New York Mets on SI / April 13

Who the Mets Are Sending Down to Minors For Tommy Pham

It's all hands on deck as the New York Mets get set for a crucial three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Monday. The Mets have lost five games in a row to fall to 7-9 on the season and their offensive has struggled mightily during this stretch.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Sean Manaea News / Mets Merized Online / April 13

Manaea Finding His Rhythm As A Reliever

The Mets had a rough weekend across the board, capped off by a 1-0 loss against the Athletics on Sunday. It’s difficult to point out any positives, especially after losing the final five games of the homestand.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 13

Mets' Freddy Peralta optimistic despite five-game skid

Things are spiraling for the New York Mets, but Peralta isn't panicking.

Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark

Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide

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New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

New York Mets Make Bold Move With Veteran Outfielder

The New York Mets gathered strong momentum last week with four straight victories. However, they lost five in a row at home after the Athletics swept them at Citi Field with a 1-0 victory on Sunday.

Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Mets Injury News: Bo Bichette Gets Concerning Update After Minor Setback

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette, hoping that he’ll add a boost to their offense. However, Bichette is having a struggling start this season. To make things worse, he recently suffered a minor setback.

Tommy Pham News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide

The New York Mets need a spark, and they’re hoping that the spark’s name is Tommy Pham. The Mets are reportedly calling up veteran Tommy Pham. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the journeyman outfielder is expected to join the team for its upcoming three-game road series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets make intriguing move on vet amid 5-game skid

The New York Mets began a six-game homestand with plenty of momentum after winning three straight on the road versus the San Francisco Giants, but they did not deliver their fans a product befitting of their roster talent and massive payroll.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Carlos Mendoza News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

It’s Time for Carlos Mendoza to Start Worrying

The New York Mets were just swept by the Athletics at home. They currently sit at 7-9 on the season and are on a five-game losing streak. They will now get ready to go to the West Coast to face the back-to-back defending champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tommy Pham News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Mets Call Up Tommy Pham in Need of Offense

The Mets are in desperate need of offensive help. As a result, they made a desperate move. On Sunday, the team called up veteran outfielder Tommy Pham as it looks to snap out of its recent struggles.

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Tommy Pham News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets To Select Tommy Pham

The Mets are planning to select the contract of veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic. The veteran outfielder is on a minor league deal with the club, so he’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster before he officially joins the club.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / April 12

Scouts Believe Mets' Bo Bichette is Not Fully Healthy

Bo Bichette's bat is heating up for the New York Mets. But scouts who have watched Bichette don't think he looks fully healthy when running the bases and believe he's still nursing the PCL sprain in his left knee from late last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark

While a five-game losing streak is not noteworthy in a vacuum, the timing of the Yankees and Mets futility is.

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Chandler Simpson impactful again as Rays finish sweep of Yankees

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes elite hitter

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 12

Mets Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment in Surprise Move

The New York Mets made a surprising move before Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics. The Mets designated veteran reliever Luis García for assignment and called up pitcher Joey Gerber.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

What Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Carlos Mendoza said about his inexplicable gaffes

On Saturday evening, the New York Mets continued their frustrating 2026 season with a tough home loss to the Athletics by a score of 11-6. The Mets now sit at 7-8 on the year, having already lost their series to the Athletics heading into Sunday’s finale.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets Designate Luis Garcia For Assignment

The Mets announced that right-hander Luis Garcia has been designated for assignment, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon just before the club’s official news release. Right-hander Joey Gerber is up from Triple-A to take Garcia’s spot on the active roster, and Gerber is already on the 40-man roster so no further moves were required.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / April 11

NY Mets call up Craig Kimbrel as manager Carlos Mendoza says he won’t hesitate to use him in high-leverage spots

The New York Mets have lost three consecutive games, and the bullpen hasn’t been at its best during that short stretch. Luis Garcia’s fastball is missing

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets announced that Craig Kimbrel‘s minor league contract has been selected to the active roster, as reported earlier today. To create space on the 26-man roster, the Mets have designated left-hander Richard Lovelady.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets All-Star calls Juan Soto 'Irreplaceable' To The Offense

Since New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (right calf strain) went on the 10-day injured list (April 4), the Mets are 3-3. To add to their misery, the Mets

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 10

Battered Mets facing another injury to pitching staff

The New York Mets rotation may have taken another hit on Friday.

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

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Mark Vientos News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Mets Facing Mark Vientos Decision After Removal From Lineup

Mark Vientos has been the New York Mets most reliable contributor over the past two weeks. The 26-year-old has appeared in 10 games so far this season and has produced, posting a .323 batting average, .353 on-base percentage, .837 OPS, one home run and five RBIs.

Luis Garcia News / Empire Sports Media / April 10

NY Mets might have a problem with veteran reliever Luis Garcia

The New York Mets are coming off a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, on a night in which the offense and the bullpen couldn’t back a very solid Nolan McLean.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Jorge Polanco News / Empire Sports Media / April 9

NY Mets infielder could be placed on the injured list if Achilles injury doesn’t improve

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco, who signed a $40 million contract to play mostly first base with the team, has been nursing an Achilles injury, which has been deemed tendinitis, since late March.

David Peterson News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

Mets Facing Early Questions as David Peterson Struggles

The Mets didn’t expect to be talking about rotation concerns this early, but David Peterson has forced the conversation. His first outings of the season have been rough, and the left‑hander’s command issues have become an early storyline for a team that can’t afford to fall behind in a competitive NL East.