Mets Recall Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A And Activate Tommy Millone Off Of The Disabled List

The New York Mets have recalled catcher Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas and activated LHP Tommy Millone off of the disabled list after catcher Rene Rivera was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and OF Curtis Granderson was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Plawecki hit .125 in the Majors this year and .328 with nine homers and 45 RBI in 247 at-bats in 174 at-bats in the minor leagues. Millone pitched in nine games (six starts) for the Mets this year with a 1-2 record and a 7.91 ERA.

Mets Trade Curtis Granderson to Dodgers

The New York Mets have traded OF Curtis Granderson to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In addition to trading Granderson to the Dodgers, the Mets will be giving the Dodgers cash and will be receiving cash or a player to be named later in return. He played 573 games for the Mets he hit .239 with 95 home runs, 106 doubles, 12 triples, and 27 stolen bases. Granderson has played in 150 or more games in each of the last three years. He has become a very popular player here in New York for his exceptional play on the field and his positive attitude and work in the community off the field and won the Roberto Clemente Award last year. I wish Granderson all the best with Dodgers and I would love to see earn a World Series ring. He was a wonderful Met for the last four year who gave everything he had each and every day. I loved his attitude and how he was always engaging with the fans and media. I will miss Grandy, but he sure gave me so many amazing memories to look back on and remember fondly.

Mets vs. Marlins Game 120 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins for their fifth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 53-67. RHP Chris Flexen got the start and had an average performance. Flexen allowed a two-run homer to catcher J.T. Realmunto in the top of the second inning. He gave up another in the top of the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly by LF Marcel Ozuna. Flexen allowed three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He gave up four walks and had one strikeout. LHP Josh Smoker came in next and got the last two outs in the top of the sixth inning and also pitched a scoreless top of the seventh inning. RHP Paul Sewald followed with a scoreless top of the eighth inning. LHP Jerry Blevins pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The Mets offense struggled against Marlins starter LHP Justin Nicolino and had six hits and one run in five innings. 1B Wilmer Flores drove home the only run on an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning.

Game 120: Mets vs. Marlins Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

Mets Starting Lineup

1. Juan Lagares-CF

2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B

3. Yoenis Cespedes-LF

4. Wilmer Flores-1B

5. Travis d'Arnaud-C

6. Amed Rosario-SS

7. Matt Reynolds-3B

8. Brandon Nimmo-RF

9. Chris Flexen-RHP

The pitching match-up is Chris Flexen (2-1, 7.02 ERA) vs. LHP Justin Nicolino (1-1, 4.56 ERA)

Mets vs. Yankees Game 119 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the New York Yankees 7-5 tonight for their fourth consecutive loss and dropped their record to 53-66. LHP Steven Matz had another rough start and got into immediate trouble in the top of the first inning after giving up a three-run homer to catcher Gary Sanchez in the top of the first inning. Matz allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings. He gave up two walks and had four strikeouts. RHP Chasen Bradford came in next and pitched 2.2 scoreless innings. RHP Hansel Robles pitched a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP A.J. Ramos pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.
The Mets offense struggled against Yankees starter RHP Luis Severino and scored only one unearned run after RF Aaron Judge made an error in the bottom of the seventh inning. RF Curtis Granderson hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Game 119: Mets vs. Yankees Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-Up

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera-2B
3. Michael Conforto-CF
4. Yoenis Cespedes-LF
5. Dominic Smith-1B
6. Amed Rosario-SS
7. Travis d'Arnaud-C
8. Matt Reynolds-3B
9. Steven Matz-LHP
The pitching match-up is Steven Matz (2-6, 5.54 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Severino (9-5, 3.32 ERA)

Gavin Cecchini and Matt Reynolds Added To Mets Roster

The New York Mets announced that infielders Matt Reynolds and Gavin Cecchini have been added to the 25-man roster. Infielder Jose Reyes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with an oblique strain. Cecchini has hit .300 in nine games for the Mets this year. He hit .267 for Triple-A Las Vegas. Cecchini has played 80 games at second base and 30 games at third base in the minor leagues. Reynolds has played left field, centerfield, shortstop, second base and third base in minor leagues. He has hit .217 in majors.