The Mets placed right-hander Jose Butto on the 15-day injured list due to an undisclosed illness, with Chris Devenski called up to replace him. Meanwhile, Kodai Senga is set to pitch in a rehab outing, aiming to return after missing time with a hamstring strain, while Tylor Megill is resuming throwing after recovering from elbow inflammation.
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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? 🔎
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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? 🔎
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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? 🔎
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