Morning Briefing: Rimas Sports Facing Five-Year Ban
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Rimas Sports, the agency founded by rapper Bad Bunny, was denied its request to continue representing clients by an arbitrator on Friday and now faces a five-year suspension and a $400,000 fine. Its main agent, William Arroyo, had his license revoked for improper benefits provided to players. Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio are among Rimas Sports’ clients. The agency plans to file an appeal by May 10.
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José Quintana got tagged for five runs in five-plus innings, and a ninth-inning rally by the Mets fell short as they dropped their series opener against the Giants, 5-2. Pete Alonso hit his 199th career home run, and Sean Reid-Foley and Josh Walker both tossed scoreless innings in their 2024 debut.
Luis Severino (2-1, 2.14 ERA) will look to keep his hot stretch going as he faces off against Giants ace Logan Webb (2-1, 2.93 ERA) in the second of the series. Severino allowed just an unearned run in six innings against the Pirates in his last outing. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m.
Prior to Monday’s game, the Mets optioned Grant Hartwig to Triple-A Syracuse and designated Michael Tonkin for assignment for the second time this season. Reid-Foley was activated from the injured list and Walker was recalled from Triple-A.
J.D. Martinez is scheduled to join the Syracuse Mets’ lineup today, playing the next two games with them. If all goes well, Martinez could join the Mets on their upcoming homestand.
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Brewers right-hander Jakob Junis was sent to the hospital on Monday after he was struck in the neck by a ball during batting practice in Pittsburgh. The Brewers said that Junis was conscious, alert, and responsive, and was receiving further evaluation.
In other Brewers news, they placed lefty Wade Miley on the injured list retroactive to April 19 with left elbow inflammation and recalled righty Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville. In addition, they reinstated Jake Bauers from the bereavement list and optioned infielder Andrew Monasterio to Triple-A.
The Phillies placed Bryce Harper on the paternity list before their series opener against the Reds on Monday. Kody Clemens was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Harper’s roster spot.
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On This Date in Mets History
1962: After losing their first nine games, the Mets win for the first time in franchise history, beating the Pirates 9-1. Jay Hook tosses a complete game, allowing just five hits, and Félix Mantilla, Elio Chacón, Gil Hodges, and Charlie Neal all collect multiple hits.
2010: Ike Davis hits his first major league homer, and Hisanori Takahashi strikes out seven in three innings of relief after John Maine‘s early exit to earn his first major league win as the Mets down the Braves, 5-2. The Mets also score a run when Rod Barajas darts home after Braves infielders let a pop-up fall with the infield fly rule in effect.
2015: Daniel Murphy drives in four runs, and Bartolo Colon tosses six solid innings as the Mets tie a franchise record with their 11th straight victory, defeating the Braves 6-3. Jeurys Familia earns his eighth save of the young season.
Birthdays: Jason Tyner (47), Henry Owens (45), Sean Henn (43), Bryce Montes de Oca (28)
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