MLB rumors: Alex Bregman-Astros reunion not a guarantee, Padres shop top pitcher, Diamondbacks still looking

The Mets lost a close game to the Padres, 7-6, ending their seven-game winning streak after blowing a 5-1 lead. Despite Ronny Mauricio's ninth-inning homer to tie the game, Gregory Soto's struggles allowed Elias Díaz to deliver a walk-off single, leaving the Mets (61-44) 1.5 games ahead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎

The Dodgers are facing injury challenges, prompting top prospect Alex Freeland to potentially make his big-league debut this week as a backup for Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim, both dealing with injuries. Freeland, a third-round pick in 2022, has excelled in triple-A, and while Edman hopes to avoid the injured list, the team must evaluate the situation closely. Want More Context? 🔎

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the third inning against the San Diego Padres after arguing a strike call made by home plate umpire Emil Jimenez during Juan Soto's at-bat. Soto was called out looking on a curveball that some deemed questionable, prompting Mendoza to defend him before being tossed from the game. Want More Context? 🔎