Mark Vientos began the season regarded as a key Mets lineup piece, but his underwhelming production lately has left him on the bench.

All major-league debuts are special, but it has to hit especially hard when you almost quit baseball, like righthander nearly did.

Aside from a couple of minor league rehab stints, Alvarez has been the Mets’ everyday catcher since 2023, when he led all National League catchers with 25 home runs. This season, after a rough start behind the plate and in the batter’s box, New York thought it was a good time for a reset.

Mets reliever Brooks Raley, currently on a rehab assignment, said his goal is to work his way back into a high-leverage role with New York.

It’s 28-year-old Justin Hagenman the Mets are expected to look toward in Thursday’s doubleheader nightcap - provided he isn’t needed from the bullpen in the opening game.

Manaea emerged as the ace of the Mets’ staff after tweaking his delivery last season. Turning to more of a side-arm slot, he pitched to a 2.70 ERA with 86 strikeouts during a 12-game stretch in which he tossed 76 1/3 innings. As a result, he was awarded a three-year, $75 million extension this winter.

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Announces Kodai Senga News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After their victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, the New York Mets have won five of their last seven games. Furthermore, they are now once again at the top of the NL East standings, though they are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies.

For the second consecutive outing, Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean struck out 10 batters in a start for Triple-A Syracuse.