Trending Now - Mets Rely on Mclean and Key Starters to Rescue Season

WHO:

MLB.com - Jorge Polanco is attempting to return from left achilles bursitis and a right wrist contusion.

MLB.com - Jorge Polanco has played three rehab games with Double-A Binghamton, delivering a slash line of .400/.571/1.000.

MLB.com - Polanco homered in Friday’s 5-4 win over Portland during his rehab assignment.

MLB.com - Manager A.J. Hinch stated that outfielder Kerry Carpenter returned to the lineup after being activated from the 10-day IL.

MLB.com - Jorge Polanco has played three rehab games with Double-A Binghamton, delivering a slash line of .400/.571/1.000.

MLB.com - Francisco Alvarez is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment this week.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor has started baseball activities and could return before the end of the month.

MLB.com - Kodai Senga is already two starts into his rehab assignment.

NY Post - Manager A.J. Hinch of the Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day IL.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean is a pitcher for the Mets.

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza is the manager of the Mets.

MLB.com - Juan Soto is a player for the Mets.

MLB.com - Carson Benge is a player for the Mets.

MLB.com - Marcus Semien is a player for the Mets.

MLB.com - David Peterson is a pitcher for the Mets.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Polanco has played three rehab games with Double-A Binghamton, hitting a home run and achieving a slash line of .400/.571/1.000.

MLB.com - Polanco has gone 2-for-5 with two walks and three strikeouts in his rehab games.

MLB.com - Polanco has gone 2-for-5 with the homer, two walks, and three strikeouts in his rehab games.

MLB.com - The Tigers finished May with a record of 6-22, scoring just 81 runs and posting a .597 OPS, both the lowest marks in baseball for the month.

MLB.com - The Mets scored 25 runs in a three-game sweep of the Marlins, which is their highest total in a three-game series this season.

MLB.com - The Mets have a record of 26-33, needing to play .592 ball the rest of the way to reach 86 wins.

MLB.com - The Mets scored 25 runs in a three-game sweep of the Marlins, their highest total in a three-game series this season.

MLB.com - The Tigers finished May with a record of 6-22, scoring just 81 runs and posting a .597 OPS, both the lowest marks in baseball for the month.

MLB.com - Keider Montero threw 65 pitches through six shutout innings before being removed from the game against the White Sox.

MLB.com - Montero allowed just two hits in his outing against the White Sox.

NY Post - The Mets have won four straight games following their sweep of the Marlins.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean had previously allowed 16 runs (13 earned) over nine total innings in his two worst starts before his recent performance.

MLB.com - McLean stranded seven runners on base during his five-inning outing against the Marlins.

MLB.com - Juan Soto's grand slam was hit after rookie Josh White walked the bases loaded in the sixth inning.

MLB.com - David Peterson had previously notched a save during the 2024 National League Wild Card Series before earning his first career regular-season save in the recent game.

MLB.com - In a three-game sweep of the Marlins, the Mets scored 25 runs, which is their highest total in a three-game series this season.

MLB.com - Juan Soto's grand slam in the sixth inning was his ninth home run in his last 15 games.

MLB.com - Carson Benge led off the game with a home run, and Marcus Semien hit a two-run home run during the same game.

MLB.com - David Peterson earned his first career regular-season save during the game against the Marlins.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean held the Marlins to one run over five innings during a 10-1 win.

MLB.com - McLean walked five batters, hit another, and threw 94 pitches.

MLB.com - The Mets scored 25 runs in a three-game sweep of the Marlins.

MLB.com - Every Mets starter reached base safely at least once, and eight of the nine scored at least one run.

MLB.com - Juan Soto hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, marking his ninth home run in his last 15 games.

MLB.com - David Peterson earned his first career regular-season save.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Polanco played in back-to-back games for the first time during his rehab assignment.

MLB.com - Polanco played in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday for the first time during his rehab assignment.

MLB.com - The Mets are expected to face the Mariners and Padres in a challenging week ahead.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory occurred during a game on a Sunday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated, “It’s to a point where he’s not going to be 100 percent,” regarding Polanco's return from injury.

MLB.com - President of baseball operations David Stearns stated he has yet to see notable developments on the trade market and does not expect things to heat up until the second half of July.

MLB.com - Hinch decided to remove Montero to avoid facing the left-handed hitters in the White Sox lineup a third time, as they had been successful against him in previous games.

MLB.com - The Mets needed a strong performance from McLean after he had the two worst starts of his career.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Mets focused on adjustments made after a previous series against the Marlins, which contributed to their offensive performance.

MLB.com - Carpenter returned to the lineup after two rehab games, where he went 1-for-3 with two walks.

MLB.com - The Mets worked with Nolan McLean on throwing his secondary pitches for strikes between outings, which contributed to his improved performance against the Marlins.

MLB.com - The Mets worked with McLean on throwing his secondary pitches for strikes between outings.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 21:59 UTC)

Jorge Polanco is working on his comeback from left achilles bursitis and a right wrist contusion, having played three rehab games with Double-A Binghamton where he hit a home run and posted an impressive slash line of .400/.571/1.000. In those games, he went 2-for-5 with two walks and three strikeouts, marking the first time he played back-to-back games during his rehab assignment. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza noted that Polanco's return is at a stage where he may not be at 100 percent.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 20:21 UTC)

Jorge Polanco has been making a strong comeback during his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton, showcasing an impressive performance with a slash line of .400/.571/1.000. In his latest outing, he contributed to a thrilling 5-4 victory over Portland by hitting a homer, bringing his total to two hits in five at-bats along with two walks and three strikeouts. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza noted that while Polanco is progressing, he acknowledged that “it’s to a point where he’s not going to be 100 percent” as he works his way back from injury.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 18:51 UTC)

In a positive turn for the Tigers, outfielder Kerry Carpenter has returned to the lineup after being activated from the 10-day injured list. Meanwhile, the Mets are coming off a strong performance, having scored 25 runs in a three-game sweep of the Marlins, their highest total in a series this season, and they are set to face the Mariners and Padres in the coming week. However, President of baseball operations David Stearns noted that he hasn't seen significant movement on the trade market and anticipates that activity will pick up in the second half of July.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 14:53 UTC)

The Mets recently swept the Marlins, scoring 25 runs in the series, which marks their highest total in a three-game stretch this season. As they prepare to face the Mariners and Padres in a challenging week ahead, Jorge Polanco is making strides in his rehab with a .400 batting average, while Francisco Alvarez is set to begin his Minor League rehab assignment soon. Meanwhile, President of baseball operations David Stearns noted that he hasn't seen significant movement on the trade market and anticipates more activity won't occur until the second half of July.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 08:45 UTC)

The Tigers have activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list, as manager A.J. Hinch looks to bolster a struggling team that finished May with a dismal record of six wins and twenty-two losses, scoring just eighty-one runs. In a recent game against the White Sox, Keider Montero delivered an impressive performance, throwing six shutout innings and allowing only two hits before being removed to avoid facing left-handed hitters a third time. Carpenter returns to the lineup after a successful rehab stint, where he went one-for-three with two walks in his last two games.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 06:33 UTC)

The Mets are on a roll, having won four straight games after sweeping the Marlins. In a standout performance, Nolan McLean managed to strand seven runners on base during his five-inning outing, bouncing back from earlier struggles where he allowed 16 runs over his last two starts. Additionally, Juan Soto hit a grand slam after rookie Josh White walked the bases loaded, while David Peterson celebrated his first career regular-season save following a previous save in the 2024 National League Wild Card Series.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 04:17 UTC)

In a standout performance, the Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins, scoring a remarkable 25 runs, their highest total for a series this season. Juan Soto hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, marking his ninth home run in just 15 games, while Carson Benge and Marcus Semien also contributed with home runs of their own. Additionally, David Peterson secured his first career regular-season save, showcasing the team's strong effort and preparation, including work with Nolan McLean on his secondary pitches.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 01:42 UTC)

In a dominant performance at Citi Field, the Mets defeated the Marlins with a score of 10 to 1, thanks in part to pitcher Nolan McLean, who held the Marlins to just one run over five innings. Juan Soto shined with a grand slam in the sixth inning, marking his ninth home run in the last 15 games, while David Peterson earned his first career regular-season save. The Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins, scoring a total of 25 runs, with every starter reaching base safely at least once and eight of the nine scoring at least one run.