Morning Briefing: Mets Look to Even Series With Nationals

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Nationals have a 2-1 series lead over the Mets as the two clubs close out their series today at Nationals Park in Washington. It will be Taijuan Walker (6-2, 2.12 ERA) getting the start for the Mets against Patrick Corbin (4-5, 5.60 ERA) for the Nationals.

Latest Mets News

Michael Mayer of Metsmerized reported Dellin Betances’ rehab appearance on Saturday for the St. Lucie Mets who were playing the Jupiter Hammerheads in Jupiter. Betances’ final line: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO. His fastball continued to average around 93 MPH, and topped out on Saturday night at 94 MPH.

Michael Mayer of Metsmerized also reported on Saturday that outfielder Albert Almora Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Latest MLB News

Rays Communications announced on Saturday that the Tampa Bay Rays have recalled right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen from Triple-A Durham.

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported that Justin Dunn has a shoulder strain and will be shut down for at least two weeks. Dunn is not expected to need surgery as their appears to be no structural damage to the shoulder.

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Fernando Tatis Jr. exited Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds early after diving for a ground ball. He was slow to get up and appeared to exit with an apparent shoulder injury.

Mets Minor League Scores from Saturday, June 19, 2021

Brooklyn Cyclones 8 Wilmington Blue Rocks 9

St. Lucie Mets 8 Jupiter Hammerheads 5

Syracuse Mets vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders – Postponed due to rain, makeup on July 7 

Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs Portland Sea Dogs – Postponed due to rain, makeup on August 4

Latest on MMO

Real Mets Legends released a new episode of their podcast. They were joined by members of the Pleasant Good Evening Podcast to discuss a variety of Mets topics and news.

Cam Adams recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate performances from Friday, June 18, which included Jeff McNeil homering in his fifth rehab appearance.

Dan Quinones recaps Joey Lucchesi’s 5 1/3 scoreless innings appearance from Friday, June 18 against the Washington Nationals.

Michelle Ioannou and the MMO staff have a roundtable discussion on who they think should be the next player to join the Mets Hall of Fame.

Rob Piersall discusses the Mets trading Jacob Barnes to the Blue Jays for minor leaguer Troy Miller.

Patrick Glynn recaps the Mets’ Game 1 (5-1) victory over the Nationals.

Anthony E. Parelli recaps the Mets’ Game 2 loss (6-2) to the Nationals.

On This Date in Mets History

1963: The Yankees and Mets participate in their first Mayor’s Trophy Game in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium, with former manager Casey Stengel employing his best pitchers, Jay Hook (5) and Carl Willey (4), to defeat the Yankees 6-2.

Let’s go Mets!

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