​The Mets were shut out for the ninth time this season as they fell 4-0 to the Red Sox at Citi Field. The Red Sox launched two two-run homers, and for the second consecutive day, New York could not come through with the clutch hit with runners in scoring position. Choice of recap outlets includes Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Newsday, and the New York Post, depending on preference.
Zach Thornton is set to be called up to pitch today in the series finale against Boston. The Mets have not yet confirmed whether he will start or be used in bulk relief. Bo Bichette remains limited by lower body soreness that sidelined him for the last couple of games. Manager Andy Green indicated Bichette will use the All-Star break to reset and rest.
Yesterday, the Mets made a draft pick splash by selecting Carson Wiggins with the 27th overall pick. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com offered a profile of the flamethrowing right-hander, who has not logged many college innings due to Tommy John surgery. The Mets’ Player Development Twitter feed shared video analysis of third-round pick Aiden Robbins and fourth-round pick Shane Sdao, highlighting early organizational evaluations of their tools and potential.
Juan Soto weighed the option of competing in this year’s Home Run Derby but ultimately decided not to participate. In other roster moves, the Mets announced updates on two right-handed relievers designated for assignment: Alex Carrillo was released, and Matt Seelinger was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.
Marcus Semien, working his way back from a left hip flexor strain, is ready to begin a rehab assignment, though that timing may push past the All-Star break. A broader strategic theme taking shape is that the Mets should consider making all of their relievers available in trades, a discussion advanced by Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Across the league, the Yankees delivered a decisive eighth inning, blasting three home runs to overcome the Nationals in a 4-2 comeback win. Foster Griffin, after spending three years in Japan, has become an All-Star for the Nationals. In Philadelphia, Cristopher Sánchez continued to shine, striking out seven as the Phillies defeated the Tigers 4-2, reinforcing his bid to start the All-Star Game in the city hosting the event.
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was asked to participate in the All-Star Game as an injury replacement but declined, feeling slighted to be the fifth option. On the south side, the Marlins fell 4-1 to the Guardians, who piled up 11 hits against Miami pitching. The Braves also dropped a 4-1 decision to the Cardinals, with Lars Nootbaar delivering a first-inning three-run homer for St. Louis against Reynaldo López.
AJ Smith-Shawver of the Braves, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, will have at least one more rehabilitation appearance following a rough showing Saturday for Triple-A Gwinnett. For those tracking the early stages of the MLB Draft, full coverage is available from MLB.com, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America, and Fangraphs, with MLB.com offering a Day 1 recap of the draft’s major storylines.