Morning Briefing: Mets Set to Retire Dwight Gooden’s No. 16

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Dwight Gooden day, fans. This afternoon the Mets will retire Gooden’s No. 16 in a pregame ceremony taking place at 1:00 p.m. ET. After dropping Friday night’s game to the Reds,  Jose Buttó will take the mound, looking to lead the Mets to a series victory. Latest Mets News Will […]

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Good morning, Mets fans!

Happy Dwight Gooden day, fans. This afternoon the Mets will retire Gooden’s No. 16 in a pregame ceremony taking place at 1:00 p.m. ET.

After dropping Friday night’s game to the Reds,  Jose Buttó will take the mound, looking to lead the Mets to a series victory.

Latest Mets News

Will Sammon of The Athletic noted a few Mets injury updates on Saturday:

• Kodai Senga is now throwing from 120 feet and will go off a mound without a catcher.
• Sean Reid-Foley is scheduled to pitch for Brooklyn on Sunday.
• Per Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, there was not much of an update on J.D. Martinez.

Latest MLB News

 The Atlanta Braves on Saturday announced that right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with internal brace. His surgery was performed in Arlington, Texas, by Dr. Keith Meister. Due to the surgery, Strider will be on the injured list for the remainder of the 2024 season.

The Minnesota Twins made the following roster announcements on Saturday:

• Recalled catcher Jair Camargo and right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman from Triple-A St. Paul.
• Recalled right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from Triple-A St. Paul strictly as the 27^th man for their doubleheader on Saturday.
• Placed shortstop Carlos Correa on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
• Designated right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin for assignment.

Per Juan Toribio of MLB.com, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Bobby Miller on the injured list.

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Michael Mayer discusses Nolan McLean’s home run and Luisangel Acuña heating up.

Alexis Farinacci recaps Brett Baty’s 2-for-4 performance from Friday night that included a huge two-run double in the fifth inning.

David Melendi recaps the Mets’ 11-7 loss on Saturday to the Royals.

On This Date in Mets History

1967: Jerry Koosman made his MLB debut.

1968: Nolan Ryan collected his first Mets win.

Birthdays: Jacob Barnes (34), Kyle Farnsworth (48), Mark Bomback (71)

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