Mets Expect To Activate Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil On Friday

Juan Soto had a significant impact in the Mets' win over the Phillies, showcasing his defensive skills by throwing out Nick Castellanos at home plate during a crucial moment in the eighth inning. Despite finishing the game 1-for-4 at the plate, Soto emphasized the importance of contributing in any way possible, as he noted, “It’s always great to have some role and play a part in the game.” The Mets ultimately secured a sweep with...

SummaryRoyce Lewis, the Minnesota Twins' third baseman, expressed optimism about his recovery from a left hamstring injury, stating, "We're ahead of what people could have even thought." He participated in pregame activities, including sliding, and is expected to begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment soon. Despite struggling with injuries throughout his career, Lewis is eager to return, which would be a significant boost for the Twins, who started the season poorly with an 8-15 record. Full...

The Phillies experienced a disappointing return to Citi Field, suffering three consecutive losses to the Mets, including a walk-off defeat. Despite having opportunities, their offense struggled significantly, managing only one home run in five games and failing to capitalize on baserunners, leading to a .206 average with men on base. With a record of 13-12, the Phillies trail the Mets by five games in the NL East, and manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence that the...

The Rockies have optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for center fielder Brenton Doyle, who is returning from the bereavement list. Veen, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft, struggled in his brief stint in the majors, posting a .118 batting average over 12 games after a strong minor league showing, including a .387 average in Triple-A this year. Despite his recent challenges, Veen, who is only 23, has a...

The Chicago Cubs have signed right-hander Michael Fulmer to a minor league deal, sending him to Triple-A Iowa after he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox. Fulmer, 32, had a 4.42 ERA in 57 innings for the Cubs in 2023, but missed the entirety of 2024 due to a UCL procedure. With the Cubs dealing with injuries in their rotation and bullpen, Fulmer could be utilized either as rotation depth or return to...