Dominic Smith to the IL amid trade buzz, Jacob deGrom set for sim game in PSL, take 2
Dominic Smith to the IL amid trade buzz, Jacob deGrom set for sim game in PSL, take 2
Dominic Smith left the game Saturday against the Cubs with an injury
What’s Up with the Mets? ⚾
The Mets open the second half of their season on Friday night against the Padres at Citi Field
With their extra first-round selection and their subsequent picks, the Mets had among the best drafts in the league (MLB.com)
The Cubs and Red Sox have both had conversations with the Mets regarding a trade for Dominic Smith (FanSided)
Roster Moves 📰
Dominic Smith placed on the injured list, retroactive to July 17
Signed RHP Franyel Diaz to a minor league contract
Signed RHP Carlos Brito to a minor league contract
Injury Updates 🏥
Jacob deGrom (stress reaction in scapula) is expected to throw a simulated game at the team’s minor league complex in Port St. Lucie today. He was scratched from his sim game on Tuesday after reporting mild shoulder soreness
Playoff Odds Tracker 🎲
The Mets are in first place in the National League East, 2.5 games ahead of the Braves. They are currently on pace to finish with 101 wins, which would be the most wins since 1988 (100) and their best single-season mark since 1986 (108)
Playoff odds (FanGraphs):
Make the playoffs: 99.5 percent
Win the National League East: 63.9 percent
Clinch first round bye: 62.7 percent
Win the World Series: 14.9 percent
Stories to Read 📕
Jacob deGrom’s mild shoulder soreness is another reminder of the fragility with pitching (Michael Baron)
Juan Soto, the Hope Diamond of Baseball (Michael Baron)
Despite some obvious flaws the Mets had a successful first half (Linda Surovich)
Around the League 🚩
The Rangers have not yet held extension talks with LHP Martin Pérez although both sides are interested in a long-term deal (FanSided)
LHP Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks (ESPN)
After the Blue Jays designated RHP Sergio Romo for assignment, he elected free agency (Sportsnet)