Mets Cut Reliever Jorge López After Glove-Throwing Incident
TL;DR
The New York Mets designated reliever Jorge López for assignment after he threw his glove into the stands following an ejection, signaling that the team will not tolerate such behavior. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the importance of maintaining standards, while López apologized for his actions and clarified his postgame remarks. The decision was not based on López's on-field performance but rather to send a message to the team.
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