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New York Post
6 hours ago
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez avoids worst after being struck in mask by foul tip
SAN DIEGO — Francisco Alvarez was dealing with dizziness but avoided a concussion after a foul tip to his face mask forced his early departure Wednesday. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Martín Maldonado's foul tip struck Alvarez on the side of the mask in the fifth inning. Alvarez was examined by the training staff and remained in the game. He later was replaced behind the plate by Luis Torrens in the sixth inning of the 5-0 loss to the Padres at Petco Park. 'We put [Alvarez] through the concussion protocols and he passed those,' manager Carlos Mendoza said, noting that Alvarez was allowed to fly home with the team. Alvarez is considered day to day as the Mets prepare to open a series against the Giants on Friday at Citi Field. Francisco Alvarez is looked at by a trainer as manager Carlos Mendoza (background) looks on after taking a foul ball off his mask hit by Martin Maldonado during the fifth inning of the Mets' 5-0 road loss to the Padres on July 30, 2025. AP Juan Soto was absent from Wednesday's action, but all indications are he will return to the starting lineup in their next game. A day after departing the game early with a contusion to his left foot caused by a foul ball. Soto was still in discomfort, according to Mendoza, but afterward said Soto was 'better' and will likely play Friday. Jeff McNeil started in right field, with Tyrone Taylor in center. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS '[Tuesday] night, walking out of here, it was sore for him just to walk,' Mendoza said. Mendoza's reconfigured lineup had Francisco Lindor batting third, with Mark Vientos in the No. 2 hole — where Lindor usually hits. Soto, after a torrid stretch that earned him National League Player of the Month honors for June, has slumped since the All-Star break, going 5-for-39 (.128) at the plate with two homers. Juan Soto (center) looks on from the dugout during the Mets' loss to the Padres. AP Mendoza said he warned players to avoid getting wrapped up in trade rumors as Thursday's deadline approached. 'I try to tell them not to believe everything they read because there is so much going on — like everybody is getting traded,' Mendoza said. 'Every team is interested in every player, so the biggest thing is for them to go play baseball. We have got a job to do and just try to block as much as possible.'
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Mets trade for 2-time All-Star reliever from Orioles
The post Mets trade for 2-time All-Star reliever from Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints. Riding a wave of momentum amid a four-game winning streak, the New York Mets (59-44) are looking to stay on the attack by bolstering their bullpen. They completed a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pitching reigns supreme in October, and president of baseball operations David Stearns is wasting no time in adding a potentially difference-making hurler. The respected executive is sending right-handers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster back to Baltimore, according to SNY's Andy Martino. The former was the Mets' No. 19-ranked prospect, and the latter was a 14th-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. The O's may just be getting started, as they come to grips with their brutal decline and shift their focus to the future. New York is also moving with purpose, but with a different goal in mind. Although fans are surely hoping for a bigger splash before the July 31 MLB trade deadline passes, this latest acquisition is quite notable. While Soto is a few years removed from his peak Detroit Tigers form, he gives the Mets another lefty that could take the mound in pivotal situations. If this team is going to finish what it started in 2024 and win the National League pennant this year, it will need variety in its pen. Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker and Christian Yelich are just some of the imposing southpaw sluggers manager Carlos Mendoza will have to decipher this October. Soto is a possible solution. The 30-year-old has a 3.96 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 18 walks in 36 1/3 innings pitched this season. He is weathering some control issues — walked three batters in a rough outing Tuesday versus the Cleveland Guardians, but Soto can get himself out of trouble by fanning 27.5 percent of the hitters he faces. Stearns should sleep soundly knowing he added a left-hander who boasts swing-and-miss stuff at an affordable rate. But his job is far from done. The Mets' front office will keep working the phones and stay alert for future opportunities to upgrade the roster. Related: Mets rumors: New York interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade Related: Mets' Starling Marte receiving trade interest before deadline
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9 hours ago
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Mets rumors: New York ‘checked in' on Sandy Alcantara, but there's a catch
The post Mets rumors: New York 'checked in' on Sandy Alcantara, but there's a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Miami Marlins are rumored to be in the market to trade starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara before the deadline on July 31. There is speculation that numerous teams have reached out to them about making a potential trade. One of them is the New York Mets; however, there is a catch with the buzz surrounding New York. Reports indicate that the Mets have reached out to the Marlins regarding Sandy Alcantara, according to Mets' team reporter Mike Puma. But it sounds like the asking price for the 29-year-old pitcher is a bit higher than what New York was hoping for. 'The Mets are among the teams that have checked in on Sandy Alcantara. The asking price is steep. The Mets haven't ruled out adding a starting pitcher, but view it as a tough add given the market.' New York isn't the only team rumored to be interested in the Marlins' starting pitcher. There is speculation that the San Diego Padres are one of the many teams possibly interested in Sandy Alcantara. With the trade deadline just days away, Miami may benefit from a bidding war that could fetch the club an ideal trade package to continue rebuilding. As for the Mets, adding an improvement to the starting rotation would be a great find. New York is in first place in the NL East and is primed for a run in the playoffs if things remain the course. Although Alcantara has struggled quite a bit this season, he's still viewed as a talented starting pitcher who could serve as a solid starter for a playoff contender this year. Through 104.0 innings pitched so far this year, the veteran pitcher owns a 6.66 ERA and 1.433 WHIP while recording 77 strikeouts. He had arguably the best performance of the season on July 23 in the Marlins' 3-2 win over the Padres. Alcantara ended that contest with zero earned runs and four strikeouts while allowing just four hits through 7.0 innings pitched. Related: Mets' Gregory Soto gets 'best' endorsement from Jazz Chisholm Jr. Related: Mets rumors: New York interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade
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9 hours ago
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Mets' Gregory Soto gets ‘best' endorsement from Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The post Mets' Gregory Soto gets 'best' endorsement from Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets continued their aggressive push toward October by acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. In return, Baltimore received two right-handed pitching prospects, 20-year-old Wellington Aracena, ranked No. 19 in the Mets' system, and 26-year-old Cameron Foster. While the move is a strategic one for the Mets' postseason push, Soto also received a powerful personal endorsement from the New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm, who has more at-bats against Soto than any other Yankee, was quick to praise the Mets' newest arm. 'I like [Soto] as a pitcher a lot,' Chisholm said Friday at Yankee Stadium. 'For me, he's one of the best pitchers.' Even after going hitless in 10 at-bats with six strikeouts against Soto, Jazz Chisholm Jr. offered a clear scouting report. 'Sinker, slider, cutter, sweeper, all of those,' Chisholm noted. 'He throws everything. For me, I feel like when he faces me, he doesn't really miss down the middle.' Chisholm even joked, 'Yeah, [I've faced him the most], and probably the least amount of hits,' before learning his actual stat line, 0-for-10. Soto, 30, arrives with a 3.96 ERA across 36.1 innings this season, recording 44 strikeouts and 18 walks. Although control issues have been evident, highlighted by a three-walk outing against the Guardians, his 27.5% strikeout rate remains an essential weapon, especially when facing left-handed batters. This season, he has held lefties to a .138 batting average and a .547 OPS. His impact is expected to be immediate and situationally vital. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza now has another experienced left-hander in the bullpen alongside Brooks Raley, offering flexibility in high-leverage matchups against elite lefty sluggers like Bryce Harper, Kyle Tucker, and Shohei Ohtani. Soto's ability to limit damage makes him a critical addition as New York seeks postseason success despite a rotation that has failed to consistently meet expectations. Soto brings postseason experience and a history of late-inning reliability. After struggling early in his MLB career, he broke out in 2021 with the Detroit Tigers, racking up 48 saves and earning back-to-back All-Star selections. His tenure with the Phillies and Orioles was more uneven, but his swing-and-miss arsenal remains intact. The Mets' bullpen, once dominant, has faltered since the end of May, dropping to 23rd in ERA (4.52). With Edwin Díaz anchoring the closer role (21 saves, sub-2.00 ERA), Soto strengthens a unit in desperate need of reliable depth. As reports indicate more relievers could be on the way, the president of baseball operations, David Stearns, remains focused on assembling a championship-caliber bullpen ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Related: Mets rumors: New York 'checked in' on Sandy Alcantara, but there's a catch Related: Mets rumors: New York interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade
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10 hours ago
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Mets gets another All-Star thanks to Robbie Ray injury
The post Mets gets another All-Star thanks to Robbie Ray injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets dropped the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Still, there was a silver lining: another Mets player is heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Mets left-hander David Peterson will step in for Robbie Ray, who is unavailable due to a scheduled start on Sunday. David Peterson earns his first All‑Star nod in his sixth big-league season. He owns a 6–4 record, a 3.06 ERA, and 93 strikeouts across 18 starts. He's delivered consistent outings and worked deep into games. His latest effort featured six strikeouts and just one run allowed over seven innings. The selection completes a comeback story. Peterson had offseason hip surgery and didn't have a guaranteed spot in the rotation. But he returned stronger and more efficient. He now ranks among the league's best ground-ball pitchers. His season highlight came in June with a complete-game shutout. David Peterson joins Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz on the National League squad. This marks the first time since 2022 that the Mets will send four players to the MLB All-Star Game. Juan Soto remains a possible fifth if another player drops out due to injury. Still, not everyone in the Mets clubhouse is satisfied. Some players, including Brandon Nimmo, have questioned the All‑Star selection process. Nimmo criticized the 'one-player-per-team' rule. He believes it hurts deeper rosters and excludes more deserving players. Both he and Soto had strong first halves but missed the initial cut. Despite that, David Peterson's addition gives the Mets another boost. It underscores the team's depth and highlights the value of perseverance. His journey back from injury adds meaning to the selection. For fans, it's a rewarding moment. For the Mets, it's another sign that the club is finding its rhythm. With the MLB All-Star Game approaching, the Mets look more complete than ever, entering the second half with four All-Stars and renewed momentum. Related: Mets' Brandon Nimmo goes scorched earth on 'broken' All-Star system Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza calls out offense after loss to Orioles