Morning Briefing: Senga In Line For Late Season Return

Good morning, Mets fans!

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Mets have realigned their starting rotation for a key series against the Atlanta Braves, and still consider Kodai Senga as a possible option once he’s activated off of the injured list. David Peterson will pitch Sunday in Philadelphia and join Luis Severino and Sean Manaea as the team’s projected starters from Sept. 24-26 in Atlanta. Senga, who is progressing well from a calf injury, could be activated as early as Sept. 25.

Now onto the morning briefing!

Wild Card Update

All four teams in contention in the NL Wild Card race did not play on Thursday, meaning the Mets will maintain a one-game lead over the Braves for the third and final spot going into Friday’s games.

Latest Mets News

The MLB Store in New York City is now selling FDNY and NYPD hats with Mets and Yankees logos. These hats are identical to the on-field hats the teams wore to commemorate the first responders on Sept. 11.

Francisco Lindor’s New Balance signature collection officially launched. He stopped by MLB Central to discuss the creative process behind designing his gear and bringing his vision to life.

Team historian and vice president of alumni relations Jay Horwitz pens a tribute to the late Ed Kranepool.

Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean delivered another strong performance for Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits, two walks and striking out six. He threw 80 pitches, 50 of them for strikes. McLean has been on a roll lately, giving up one earned run or fewer in five of his last six starts.

Mets prospect Ryan Clifford also had a big night, going 2-for-4 with his 18th home run of the season and a double for Binghamton. His season-long OPS now stands at .819.

Latest MLB News

The MiLB Awards Show returns for its second season, airing on MLB Network on Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. ET. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning announcer Matt Vasgersian, the show will celebrate all things Minor League Baseball, showcasing standout prospect performances, quirky alternate identities and much more.

Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reports via Twitter that Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has developed a sports hernia and will undergo season-ending surgery.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, the Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender after he told opposing hitters what pitches were coming during a game last week. Bender, a sixth-round pick in July, was playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels when he tipped off Lakeland Flying Tigers hitters about pitches from starter Ross Dunn, contributing to his team’s elimination from playoff contention.

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Jett Williams’ two hit night highlights the latest edition of Mets Minors Recap by Ricky Keeler.

Lindsanity takes over Toronto, writes Jordan Baron.

On This Date In Mets History

1997: The Mets were down to their last strike against the Montreal Expos for the third time in the game with Carl Everett up to bat. Initially trailing 6-0, they had cut the lead to 6-2 with the bases loaded. Everett, dealing with personal issues, took a swing at a changeup and sent it off the scoreboard, completing a six-run ninth-inning comeback. Bernard Gilkey’s three-run homer in the 11th inning eventually gave the Mets the win.

Born On This Date: Daisuke Matsuzaka (1980), Grant Roberts (1977), Rodney McCray (1963), Tom Parsons (1939)

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