Mets' Defensive Blunders Lead to Loss Against Blue Jays

WHO:

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. is a key Mets offseason acquisition who has been sidelined since late April due to a lumbar spine disc herniation.

MLB.com - The New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays were involved in the game.

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

MLB.com - George Springer is a player for the Blue Jays.

MLB.com - A.J. Ewing is a center fielder for the Mets.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor is a player for the Mets.

MLB.com - Sean Manaea is a pitcher for the Mets.

MLB.com - Andy Green is the interim manager for the Mets.

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. is a key offseason acquisition for the Mets.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette is a player for the Blue Jays.

MLB.com - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a player for the Blue Jays.

MLB.com - Luis Urías is a veteran infielder for the Blue Jays.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on "Tuesday."

MLB.com - Robert was batting .224 with two homers and a .656 OPS prior to landing on the injured list.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor expressed frustration after committing an error, leading to a pitching change, and was seen shouting “No!” from his position at shortstop.

NY Post - George Springer turned a routine leadoff base hit into a Little League home run due to defensive errors by Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing.

MLB.com - The Mets lost for the third time in four games since firing Carlos Mendoza.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor expressed frustration by shouting “No!” after committing an error that cost the Mets a final out in the sixth inning.

MLB.com - The Mets lost to the Blue Jays 2-1.

MLB.com - George Springer scored a run after a misplay by Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing, officially ruled a triple and an error on Ewing.

MLB.com - Francisco Lindor committed an error that cost the Mets a final out in the sixth inning.

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.

MLB.com - Robert is expected to return to the field in July.

MLB.com - Trey Yesavage pitched for the Blue Jays and had zero walks in the game.

MLB.com - The Blue Jays halted a six-game losing streak with this victory.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. is set to begin his Minor League rehab assignment on "Tuesday."

WHY:

MLB.com - The Mets' offseason goal of run prevention was not met, leading to multiple defensive misplays.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Mets made a gaffe outside the foul lines when Ronny Mauricio struck Francisco Alvarez in the arm with a swing from the on-deck circle.

MLB.com - Juan Soto misplayed a bouncing ball from George Springer, allowing Springer to score, while A.J. Ewing bobbled the ball after Soto's misplay.

MLB.com - Juan Soto misplayed a routine leadoff base hit, allowing George Springer to score.

MLB.com - A.J. Ewing bobbled the ball after Soto's misplay, contributing to the error.

Luis Robert Jr., a key offseason acquisition for the Mets, is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday after being sidelined since late April due to a lumbar spine disc herniation. Before his injury, Robert was batting .224 with two home runs and a .656 OPS. In other Mets news, Francisco Lindor expressed frustration after committing an error that led to a pitching change, and the team also faced a mishap when Ronny Mauricio accidentally struck Francisco Alvarez in the arm with a swing from the on-deck circle.