Mets to interview Craig Counsell, update on Billy Eppler investigation, housekeeping moves

The Mets have received permission to interview Craig Counsell before his contract expires with the Brewers next week

What’s Up with the Mets? ⚾️

• The Mets have received permission from the Brewers to interview Craig Counsell for their managerial opening before his contact officially expires next week (SNY)

• The Mets offered now former GM Billy Eppler the opportunity to resign on his own, otherwise they were likely to fire him after an investigation was opened into his usage of the injured list/rehab assignments (New York Post)

• Former player and current Rangers coach Will Venable turned down an opportunity to interview for the Mets managerial opening (New York Post)

• Francisco Lindor is a finalist for a Gold Glove award at shortstop

• Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen is on the 2024 ballot for the Ford C. Frick Award which could land him in the broadcaster’s wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Roster Moves 🗞️

• LHP Anthony Kay claimed off waivers by the A’s

• OF Rafael Ortega outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, elected free agency

• C Michael Pérez outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, elected free agency

• INF Danny Mendick outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, elected free agency

• INF Jonathan Araúz outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, elected free agency

• RHP Vinny Nittoli outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, elected free agency