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6 hours ago
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Mets Make Move After Sixth Straight Loss
Mets Make Move After Sixth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Currently reeling from a six-game losing streak, the New York Mets are also dealing with the absence ace starting pitcher Kodai Senga who suffered a right hamstring strain during a June 11 win against the Washington Nationals. The injury occurred while Senga was covering first base in the sixth inning and reached for a high throw from Pete Alonso. Advertisement He exited after 5.2 dominant innings, having allowed just one hit and striking out five. With a league-best 1.47 ERA, Senga has been the anchor of a rotation now in flux. His absence leaves the team without its most dependable arm at a time when bullpen usage is already stretched thin. New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images Manager Carlos Mendoza and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner are left scrambling to find answers ahead of a pivotal series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The bullpen has been heavily taxed during this skid, and options are limited. The Mets' need for innings, stability, and upside has made their latest move all the more urgent. Enter Blade Tidwell. Advertisement Tidwell, the organization's top pitching prospect, has been recalled for a second stint in the majors (via Anthony DiComo of His debut last month against the St. Louis Cardinals was a mixed bag—3.2 innings, three walks, and an inflated 14.73 ERA—but also offered a glimpse of his potential. His fastball touched 96 mph, and his slider showed promise, though command issues derailed what began as a confident start. This second opportunity comes with real stakes. The Mets don't just need an arm—they need production. Tidwell now finds himself thrown into the fire, tasked with stabilizing a spiraling rotation and proving he's more than a prospect. His ability to adjust, execute in high-leverage situations, and limit base traffic will determine both his future role and the club's immediate fortunes. Advertisement With Senga's timeline unclear, the Mets must rely on internal reinforcements. That means young pitchers like Tidwell must mature quickly, because every game now holds postseason implications. Related: Mets Facing Clay Holmes Decision After Sixth Straight Loss Related: Mets Send Message to Juan Soto After Major News on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12 hours ago
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Mets Fans Upset After Carlos Mendoza's Announcement
Mets Fans Upset After Carlos Mendoza's Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets are in one of the most enviable positions in MLB, as they're a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL. However, their pitching health leaves plenty to be desired amid their five-game losing streak. Advertisement Ace hurler Kodai Senga (hamstring) and fellow starter Tylor Megill (elbow) are both on the 15-day IL. The Mets relied on right-hander Paul Blackburn against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, who had made just three appearances this season before that contest. The 31-year-old coughed up four runs (three earned) in 3.2 innings, and New York lost 5-0. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced an upcoming addition to the rotation on Thursday afternoon, via SNY. New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images He said that there's a "good chance" that right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) will "join the rotation for us next week." The 32-year-old is 0-3 with a 12.05 ERA across six rehab starts in the minors this season and has yet to make his first big-league appearance of the year. New York fans aren't happy on social media. Advertisement "Why, he literally sucks," one said. "I hope he's joking," another said. "How does he deserve that opportunity? Long relief in blowouts. I guess we have games to throw away," another said. "I think we're trying to lose at this point," another said. "Is that a threat directed at the clubhouse?" another asked. Right-hander Clay Holmes (7-3, 2.87 ERA) will start against the Braves on Thursday. After that, the Mets will continue their road trip against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are one game behind them for first place in the NL East. Related: Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets' Fifth Straight Loss Related: Mets Facing Problem Before Phillies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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There's a ‘good chance' Frankie Montas joins Mets' rotation next week
ATLANTA — Despite getting roughed up throughout his rehab assignment, Mets right-hander Frankie Montas is expected to join the club's rotation next week and make his team debut in New York's series against Atlanta. Montas has been out since before the Grapefruit League season even started in spring training with a right lat strain. His rehab assignment, which began in late May, did not go smoothly. In six starts between High A and Triple A, Montas allowed 25 earned runs and 42 baserunners in 18 2/3 innings. He struck out 12 compared to 10 walks. Advertisement His struggles during the rehab assignment prompted the Mets to consider bringing him back as a reliever. After all, New York's rotation has been one of the very best in the sport all season. However, recent injuries to Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill have opened up a pressing need in the rotation. The Mets are planning to fill Megill's spot Friday with Justin Hagenman, who has one career major-league appearance, from earlier this season. That's the spot Montas will likely step into next week. 'We need starters here,' manager Carlos Mendoza said. 'We signed him to be a starter.' The Mets have been working on a mechanical issue with Montas' upper-body rotation through his delivery. Even if the team wanted to keep Montas in the minors to work through these issues, though, the pitcher's rehab clock expires on Sunday. Extending it would require approval of an injury from MLB and from Montas personally. Montas said last week at Citi Field that he feels healthy. While Mendoza didn't sugarcoat how the rehab assignment went, he compared it to spring training for the veteran, who didn't get to build up at all back in February and March. 'I'm not going to lie, he got hit around,' Mendoza said. 'We've seen it before with guys in spring training getting hit around and once you put them in a big-league game under the lights, they flip the switch.' And Montas has been a poor spring training performer over the last few seasons. From 2021 to 2024, Montas has pitched to a 6.23 ERA in the spring — and a 4.02 mark in the regular season. (For his career, Montas' 4.08 spring ERA is remarkably close to his 4.09 regular-season ERA.) Last season, he posted a 4.84 ERA between stints with the Reds and the Brewers. New York was encouraged by some of the changes Milwaukee made with Montas down the stretch, which compelled it to make a two-year $34 million investment in the 32-year-old.
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a day ago
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Mets Facing Problem Before Phillies Game
Mets Facing Problem Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets are tied with the Chicago Cubs for the NL's best record, but their recent stretch leaves plenty to be desired. They've lost four straight games and placed starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 15-day IL after he allowed six runs (three earned) over 3.2 innings in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Advertisement Megill, who is 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA over 14 starts this season, is 20th in baseball with 89 strikeouts. Meanwhile, ace hurler Kodai Senga (hamstring) is also on the 15-day IL. New York will start right-hander Paul Blackburn against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and right-hander Clay Holmes on Thursday. However, manager Carlos Mendoza admitted that there is an issue beyond that, via SNY. New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images He said that the team has yet to decide a starter for Friday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. "We're still working through it," he said. "Going back and forth with some of the names, get through today, and we'll have a better idea tomorrow." Advertisement He did clarify that he doesn't want Friday to be a bullpen game. The Mets are two games ahead of the Phillies atop the NL East, so their upcoming series could be for the division lead depending on what happens on Wednesday and Thursday. Philadelphia will finish its series with the Miami Marlins before the New York matchup. Meanwhile, the Mets will host the Braves after that series before hitting the road again to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. After that, they'll host the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. Related: Mets Announce Exciting Francisco Lindor News on Wednesday Related: Carlos Mendoza Breaks Silence on Controversial Decision in Mets' Loss to Braves This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Mets Announce Injury News After Third Straight Loss
Mets Announce Injury News After Third Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets have the NL's best record, but they didn't show it against the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend. They got swept by them at home, including a 9-0 loss on Sunday. Advertisement Their upcoming road series against the Atlanta Braves presents an opportunity to recalibrate. The Braves are eight games under .500 and are 13 games behind the Mets in the NL East. However, the Mets will need to get back on track without ace pitcher Kodai Senga (hamstring), who's on the 15-day IL. The club announced another pitching injury before Tuesday's game via its social media. New York Mets manager Carlos J. Rebilas-Imagn Images New York put right-handed hurler Tylor Megill (5-5, 3.95 ERA) on the 15-day IL retroactive to Sunday with a right elbow strain. It also recalled fellow right-hander Justin Garza from Triple-A Syracuse. Megill allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits in 3.2 innings against Tampa Bay on Saturday. This means that two of the five hurlers in the Mets' original rotation are out. Right-hander Paul Blackburn, who has made three appearances this year, will start against the Braves on Wednesday. Advertisement Meanwhile, right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) and southpaw Sean Manaea (oblique) are still rehabbing, via Anthony DiComo. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Montas is "fine" physically, but the organization is keeping him in the minors due to his 13.75 ERA over five rehab outings. Southpaw David Peterson (5-2, 2.49 ERA) will start for New York against Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.11 ERA) on Tuesday night. The game will start at 7:15 p.m. EST. Related: Mets Receive Major News on Injured Pitcher Related: Mets Fans Upset After Sean Manaea News on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
