Morning Briefing: Mets Even Series With Bullpen At Full Strength

Good morning, Mets fans!

With Edwin Díaz back from his suspension, the Mets won Game 2 of their series against the Pirates, 5-2. Díaz got the save, while José Buttó, Reed Garrett and Dedniel Núñez all came up big. Evan Mazza recapped the win.

They’ll play Game 3 of the four-game set Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.

Latest Mets News

The Mets on Saturday called up right-handed pitcher Eric Orze from Tiple-A Syracuse. Orze, the Mets’ fifth-round draft pick in 2020 is a two-time cancer survivor with a truly touching story.  The corresponding roster move was right-handed pitcher Ty Adcock being optioned back down to Triple-A.

Colin Chatto discussed Orze’s call-up in an article for Metsmerized.

Latest MLB News

The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that they recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment.

Per Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda broke the MLB Expansion Era record (since 1961) record for most consecutive at-bats with a base hit at 12. It ties the MLB all-time record last achieved by Walt Drapo in 1952. Those hits were: single-double-single-double-single-double-single-double-home run and three more singles.

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish will be on the restricted list for an “indefinite period time” while dealing with a personal matter.

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Matt Mongin discussed the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, which included a “dynamic” rehab outing from Shintaro Fujinami.

Alexis Farinacci recaps and breaks down where the Mets’ bullpen faltered in Friday night’s loss to the Pirates.

Chris Bello talks about how Díaz’s return sparked new life into the Mets’ bullpen.

On This Date in Mets History

1964: The Mets hosted the 1964 All-Star Game.

Birthdays: John Buck (44), Andy Green (47), Tim Teufel (66), Bob Gallagher (77)

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