​The New York Mets are set to begin a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field in Flushing, New York, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CDT on Friday. In advance of the series opener, the Mets announced a flurry of roster moves, including selecting the contract of a six-year MLB veteran.
Infielder Zack Short’s contract has been selected by New York, and right-hander Tobias Myers has been recalled. As corresponding actions, the Mets designated right-hander Dan Hammer for assignment and placed infielder Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand fracture.
In other baseball news, a notable moment from Houston stands out: on July 12, 2025, Zack Short of the Houston Astros delivered a walk-off RBI single in the eleventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The scene, captured by photographer Tim Warner for Getty Images, highlighted Short’s clutch hit in a dramatic late-inning win. While Short’s heroics were unfolding in Houston, the Mets were making strategic roster moves at their home ballpark in New York, illustrating how dynamic MLB rosters can be across the league.
This article originally appeared on HEAVY, and it has been updated to reflect the Mets’ rosters and impending series with the Red Sox. For fans following the latest developments, the Mets’ decision to select Zack Short’s contract and recall Tobias Myers marks a significant step as they prepare to host Boston, while also managing injuries and players designated for assignment in the lead-up to what promises to be a competitive matchup.