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Mets Announce Slew of Injury News

The New York Mets have announced a slew of injury updates that have defined their season to this point. Ahead of their game tonight against the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets announced that they're activating reliever A.J.

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McLean’s May Was McBumpy

The New York Mets dropped their fourth game in a row, and sixth of their last seven, to the Cincinnati Reds, 7-2. In a season full of disappointing losses, this one was unique.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Mets Reinstate A.J. Minter From 60-Day IL, Select Eric Wagaman

The Mets announced that they have reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 60-day injured list. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Jared Young has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and infielder Eric Wagaman has been selected to the roster.

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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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 26

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Nine

Week: 6 G, 19 AB, .316/.417/.895, 6 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 4 BB, 5 K, 1/1 SB (Triple-A) 2026 Season: 49 G, 177 AB, .226/.305/.458, 40 H, 9 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR,

Tyrone Taylor News / New York Mets on SI / May 26

3 Outfielders the Mets Should Target After Tyrone Taylor's Injury

The New York Mets have been battling the injury bug all season and took another blow on Monday afternoon as outfielder Tyrone Taylor left their 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds with a right hip injury.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 26

Mets’ Top IFA Signees to Begin Pro Careers Next Week

On June 1, the Dominican Summer League begins. With it, dozens of Mets prospects will make their professional baseball debuts. As always, it’s important to remember that predicting who will play well in the Dominican Summer League is almost impossible.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 26

Carlos Mendoza sends message to Mets amid latest losing streak, ahead of potential fire-sale date

The Mets suffered a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday that dropped New York to 22-32 on the season.

Mets' Freddy Peralta gets real on trade rumors

Mets' Nolan McLean has easy explanation for latest rough outing after loss to Reds

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The 'A.L. hit leaders since 1995' quiz

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.

Carlos Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Carlos Mendoza issues a hard truth after loss to the Reds

It is not getting much better for the New York Mets, and manager Carlos Mendoza is also running out of words to express his dismay over what the club is going through.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 26

Mets' Freddy Peralta gets real on trade rumors

The Mets are 22-32 and in fifth place in the NL East.

Mets' Nolan McLean has easy explanation for latest rough outing after loss to Reds

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

MLB News / Action Network / May 26

Resorts World NYC’s Full Casino Launch Offers Strong Start

Resorts World New York City has officially entered a new era. On April 28, 2026, the long-standing Queens property transitioned from a slots-only racino into a full-scale commercial casino, introducing live table games for the first time in New York City.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 26

Mets' Nolan McLean has easy explanation for latest rough outing after loss to Reds

Potential future New York Mets ace Nolan McLean endured a second straight rough outing as he and the Mets suffered a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Tyrone Taylor News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Mets Expect Tyrone Taylor to Hit IL with Hip Injury

It might just be another blow to an already disastrous season for the New York Mets. During Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, outfielder Tyrone Taylor exited the game after his at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning with right hip pain.

Nolan McLean News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Mets' Nolan McLean Struggles for Second Straight Start

It was another rough day at the office for New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean. Hoping to bounce back after allowing nine runs (six earned) in his previous start against the Washington Nationals last week, McLean once again struggled.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 25

Mets’ Offensive Collapse Shows Major Lineup Changes Are Needed

A very odd shift. The Mets had just produced what seemed to be a direct turnaround, taking a team that looked lost to just five games under .500, fueled by a promising youth movement and renewed energy.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Mets get multiple injury updates with Juan Soto out vs. Reds

As the New York Mets take on the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, Juan Soto will be out of the lineup for a second-straight day with an illness. But that wasn’t the only injury update coming out of the franchise.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / May 25

The Mets are headed toward an uncomfortable trade deadline decision

The Mets are not at the point where David Stearns needs to start selling pieces tomorrow. That would be too dramatic, even for a season that has already had more than enough of it.

Ryan Clifford News / New York Mets on SI / May 25

Ryan Clifford Should Be the Next Top Prospect to Join the Mets

The 2026 Mets have been decimated by injuries, infused by an unexpected youth movement, and are hanging on for their playoff lives already. Their pitching has found a way to rebound from the blows they've been dealt, as Christian Scott has established himself as a legitimate starter.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Once-again-reeling Mets on brink as Reds come to town

The last time the New York Mets were at Citi Field, they were riding a much-needed wave of momentum. When the Mets return home this week, they'll once again be tasked with trying to save a season in danger of spiraling out of control.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Bo Bichette and 3 players Mets must consider trading amid abysmal season

The New York Mets’ 2026 season has not gone according to plan. New York entered the ’26 campaign with serious aspirations of competing. Yet, the ball club is currently in last place in the National League East standings.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / May 24

Mets' Juan Soto (illness) scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

Slugger Juan Soto was scratched from the New York Mets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the host Miami Marlins due to an illness. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto came to the ballpark on Sunday with a fever to go along with body aches.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Mets To Promote 27.00 ERA Pitcher As Sloppy Season Continues

The New York Mets are yet to find a way out of their disastrous start to the 2026 campaign. Their playoff chances look increasingly slim with the team still sitting in last place in the National League East.

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

How Mets Top Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Fared in First MLB Outing of 2026

The New York Mets' top pitching prospect, right-hander Jonah Tong, made his highly anticipated return to the majors on Friday. And in his first appearance on a big league mound in 2026, the hard-throwing righty showcased exactly why so many fans are excited about his potential.