The New York Mets pulled off a 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros yesterday afternoon, powered by another stellar performance from Nolan McLean on the mound. But the biggest story has to be Juan Soto hitting an RBI in his big return from the injured list. This dude is a competitor, plain and simple, even if it meant a quick scare when he fouled a ball off his leg. Luckily, he’s okay and will stick to DH duties for now, with some off days sprinkled in before he hits the field again.
Soto’s Drive and What It Means for the Future
Honestly, with the Mets in a “lost season,” you gotta ask why Soto would even push for a return. But manager Andy Green laid it out: “He has pushed himself in a way that, frankly, you don’t see a lot of veterans push themselves when your team is in this type of situation that we’re in.” That’s huge. Sean Manaea even called it a “warrior mentality,” and that kind of drive is exactly what sets the tone for next year’s clubhouse. It also keeps their best hitter sharp, which is critical. On the injury front, Devin Williams, who’s dealing with a right shoulder strain, actually started his throwing progression yesterday by playing catch. Good to see some movement there.
Roster Moves and Rising Stars
Speaking of roster action, the Mets put Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers yesterday. They tried to move him at the deadline but couldn’t because of his long stint on the injured list. If another team snags him, they’ll pick up his remaining salary for this season. Down in Triple-A Syracuse, Jonah Tong was an out away from a seven-inning no-hitter in a doubleheader! That’s spicy stuff. He could totally be an option for the Mets when September hits and rosters expand. Then there’s Bo Bichette. He struggled to find his footing in the clubhouse when he wasn’t playing well, but he still made an impact on rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing. Now that his play has picked up, he’s settling in, and you gotta wonder what he’s thinking about his contract’s opt-out for the offseason.
Around the League: Walk-Offs and No-Hit Scares
It wasn’t just Mets news making waves. In the National League East, the Nationals walked off the Marlins 5-4 in ten innings, thanks to Dylan Crews’ RBI knock. But it wasn’t all good vibes for the Nats, as Cade Cavalli had to leave his start early after a comebacker hit his leg in the fourth. He hadn’t given up a hit yet, so that stings, but X-rays were negative, thankfully. The Marlins, meanwhile, recalled Wikelman González, who they’d claimed off waivers from the White Sox. The Phillies also snagged an extra-innings win, beating the Angels 4-2. Cristopher Sánchez was lights out, dealing seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts, even with the Phillies having a sloppy night on the base paths. Look for them to potentially call up Rafael Marchán, who’s currently on a rehab assignment, once rosters expand. The next few weeks are gonna be wild with September call-ups!
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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