Austin Warren to the IL after another rough outing, and Marcus Semien explains what he wishes he did differently last offseason to prevent his hip injury. Mets notes with @willsammon.bsky.social:

For the first time, Freddy Peralta called his own pitches. What to make of that decision less than four weeks before the deadline, what I am hearing about his market as a trade candidate: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Mets trade deadline notes: Seems unlikely they do it, but trading a catcher could fetch a bounty, thoughts on Weaver, Bichette www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

The Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

With @willsammon.bsky.social, some early trade deadline intel on the Mets’ likely priorities:

Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

How the Mets went from first to (almost) worst in stolen bases and why improvement may come: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Mets are recalling Jonathan Pintaro, league sources said. In 6 2/3 IP with Mets, 1 ER. After yesterday's game, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Tobias Myers for today, too. Mets' bullpen is a strength but losing a SP from a thin rotation, even in short term, obviously could further stress RPs.

From @willsammon.bsky.social, another blow to the Mets rotation:

The Mets are recalling RHP Jonathan Pintaro, per league sources. He can go multiple innings. They opened a vital stretch of 22 games over 23 days yesterday with a 7-0 loss vs. STL, the top wild card team. Austin Warren is the opener today. They pushed Christian Scott to tomorrow.

The Mets have scored one run or less in 14 games this season, tied with the Giants for the most in MLB. For the Mets (22-30), that's ~27 percent of their games.

After an impressive season debut, Jonah Tong is sticking around with the Mets, set to pitch again next week, The Athletic learned Friday night. More on the Mets' pitching plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

“I said, ‘f—- it,’ and put my hands up.” Last season, Devin Williams changed the starting position of his hands in an effort to combat tipping. It was unnatural. But he kept it — until last month. Inside an adjustment that has the Mets’ closer rolling: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

With @willsammon.bsky.social, the plan for Jonah Tong and other Mets notes:

"To be honest, as a dad, I'm not going to miss this." With @willsammon.bsky.social, on the remarkable journey Zach Thornton's dad, Paul, is making to be at his son's big-league debut Wednesday night. It's free to read.

The Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito, league sources tell The Athletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

The Mets are calling up righty Daniel Duarte and optioning Joey Gerber to Triple A. A.J. Minter is shifted to the 60-day IL though that doesn’t change his timeline. (He’s eligible to return May 24.)

Recovering from a stroke and the tragic loss of his teenage son, scout Joe Raccuia has found solace in watching A.J. Ewing, the talent he discovered. Ewing himself has all the praise for Raccuia, as well. “No one pushed harder for me than him.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

Clay Holmes suffered a fracture in his leg on that comebacker. He is going to be out “a long time,” Carlos Mendoza said. Huge blow to the Mets.

Which pitcher would you rather have going forward: Nolan McLean or Cam Schlittler? We asked a handful of scouts/execs their opinion (and couldn't resist asking Luke Weaver for his, too). Story with @timbritton.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

In an effort to support his recovery from an Achilles injury, Jorge Polanco received a platelet-rich plasma injection approximately one month ago www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

The Mets' three-game sweep of the Tigers was their first of the season, first since August 2025. So far in May, they are 8-4, outscoring opponents 55-37. This is the best things have been around this team since Opening Day.

The Mets have placed Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day IL with a right meniscus tear. Hayden Senger is up. That's the third meniscus tear the Mets have suffered this year, as Alvarez joins Mike Tauchman and Jared Young.

The Mets are playing some bad baseball. Francisco Lindor’s run of mental mistakes isn’t topping the list of concerns. But it’s certainly up there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

One key to Luis Robert's quick comfort and quick start with the Mets? The guy he's shadowed since the start of spring, the guy who's made sure their lockers are close: Juan Soto. With @willsammon.bsky.social:

This Week in Mets:

Bo Bichette’s “welcome to NY moment” was not what he had in mind. Three games in, the boos came early. But he showed he gets what he signed up for by calling them late. His first three games with the Mets were rough. His response was refreshing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Back in November, David Stearns said Carson Benge had a legitimate chance to break camp with the club. Benge did just that by earning it. Whether in the box or in the room, Benge impressed veterans in the clubhouse for being “unafraid,” as a couple of them put it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Why the Pirates decided to send MLB’s top prospect, Konnor Griffin, to Triple A. Analysis with @WillSammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

A few thoughts on the Mets' decision to open the season without Sean Manaea in their rotation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Mets notes, post Bo Bichette edition: — Outfield possibilities — Philosophy on penalties for another FA with qualifying offer — Baty role www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

With @willsammon.bsky.social, how the Mets prepared themselves for their swift and stunning pivot to Bo Bichette:

With @willsammon.bsky.social:

Christian Scott is nearing the end of his rehab process for 2025. He has found ways to improve, too. On his last couple of months and where he may fit in the Mets' plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

For clarification regarding the Mets coaching staff: New York invited first base coach Antoan Richardson back for next season, but the two parties haven't yet reached an agreement on a renewal, The Athletic has learned. Thus, it's possible he winds up elsewhere.

On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

The shine is off Stearns and Mendoza. Worse than starting at zero, they’re playing from behind. This year’s meltdown will forever be attached to them — until it’s not. There’s only one thing that changes legacy, and they know it. On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

The New York Mets' collapse is one of the worst you'll ever see. Despite being 21 games over .500 in June and owning baseball's best record at the time, the Mets failed to make the playoffs. Making things worse, no one "chased" them down. They just blew it.

Mets will start Clay Holmes tomorrow. Hearing that if anyone has the inside track on starting Sunday, it's David Peterson, but he's available out of the pen before then. So is Sean Manaea. Jonah Tong could be available out of the pen on Sunday.

The Mets are designating outfielder Jose Siri for assignment, league sources tell The Athletic.

Hit us with your Mets questions. We're already off to a great start. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

On the personalities of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat — the trio of fresh-faced starters making a combined $396,344 in the majors this season hoping to help the ~$340-million Mets reach the playoffs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Two years ago, the Mets talked to a 20-year-old Jonah Tong, fresh off a 6.00 ERA and a 20 percent walk rate, about how he was helping create a new standard for Mets pitching. On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:

The Mets are promoting pitching prospect Jonah Tong, league sources tell The Athletic.