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Brewers starter Dustin May left after being struck by a 106 mph line drive in the first inning against the Mets, bruised his right scapula but hopes to pitch again; Robert Gasser threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run relief as Milwaukee rolled to an 8-1 win.
A raccoon poked its paw up from a hole in Citi Field’s stands to grab peanut shells, then nabbed a hot dog, delighting Mets fans with an unexpected, wild snack heist.
Jacob deGrom became the 95th pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, doing so in his 272nd game and 1,661st inning and becoming the second-fastest to the milestone by both metrics, as he struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over the Nationals in Arlington, Texas. The longtime Met and two-time Cy Young winner has battled injuries, including a second Tommy John surgery, but his 2026 milestone underscores his lasting dominance and his place among baseball’s elite, even as his season this year has been tough.
Fernando Tatis Jr. starred in a 5-2 Padres win over the Mets, belting a 452-foot first-pitch homer, then leaping over the right-field wall to rob Francisco Lindor of a grand slam, followed by a two-run homer that gave San Diego a 3-0 lead; the bullpen held on for the win, with Mason Miller earning the save, and the Padres moved two games up on Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
The Mets cheekily roasted Jayden Daniels on X after a 4-1 win over the Nationals, tying their post to the LSU quarterback’s ongoing jersey-number controversy and his NIL-linked ties to LSU. Daniels, now with the Washington Commanders, faced questions about his LSU legacy as teammate DJ Pickett changed numbers, and Daniels expressed gratitude for LSU while staying focused on football. The playful jab comes amid a season-long Mets stretch and a broader college football jersey-number saga.
The Braves fell 8-5 to the Mets in a rough start to a challenging stretch, Bryce Elder struggled in the first inning, Strider and Waldrep are starting throwing exercises but are not expected to contribute this season, and Mauricio Dubón earned the Heart & Hustle Award as Atlanta looks ahead to a Diamondbacks visit.
The New York Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, promoting Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse to take his roster spot. While Williams has shown elite potential at times, the injury adds to bullpen uncertainty as Kodai Senga is used in short relief and other relievers are in flux while Williams’ return remains to be seen.
The Pittsburgh Pirates routed the New York Mets 9-0 at PNC Park, highlighted by Brandon Lowe’s 25th homer of the season—the most ever by a Pirates second baseman in a single year—while Bubba Chandler pitched effectively and Nick Gonzales added a two-run double to fuel the offense in a game the Mets could not score.
Mets pitcher Jefry Yan, 29, made his MLB debut in Cleveland on Aug. 5, 2026, striking out his first batter and celebrating with a signature jump-in-the-air and ground-smack that instantly drew attention and sparked talk about his flamboyant style in the majors.
Left-handed reliever Brooks Raley was traded from the Mets to the Phillies for two Mets prospects: right-hander Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman. Raley, who returned from Tommy John surgery to post solid bullpen work this season, strengthens Philadelphia's bullpen, while Gabrysh (23, High-A with a 5.14 ERA and a high strikeout rate) and Spikerman (speedy outfielder with a high walk rate and no homers this season) head to New York.
With the trade deadline approaching, the Mets are fielding inquiries on right-hander Clay Holmes, and Milwaukee is among the teams interested as a potential fix for a rotation hit by injuries. Holmes, who signed a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets and hasn’t pitched since May due to a fractured fibula, offers strong ground balls and a 3.26 ERA over 218 1/3 innings but carries a $12 million option for 2025 that tempers his value. Milwaukee’s rotation depth, backed by young arms like Misiorowski and Harrison, could benefit from Holmes if the price fits and salary considerations are manageable.
The Chicago White Sox acquire right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. Brazobán, 36, has posted a 2.56 ERA over 52⅔ innings this season with strong ground-ball tendencies (about 52.6%) and a 96–97 mph fastball, plus a low-90s changeup. He’s expected to serve as a setup arm behind closer Grant Taylor, complementing left-handed options as Chicago strengthens its bullpen for a postseason push. Brazobán is under club control for three more seasons at roughly $1.05 million this year, with a small $316K stretch-run obligation. The Mets, meanwhile, have been moving bullpen pieces this week as part of a broader sell-off, including other relievers they’re weighing in trades.
The New York Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, ending his rough stint in New York. The deal continues a blockbuster chain: the Mets had earlier acquired Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in exchange for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, and as part of the new arrangement will receive three Rays prospects — Aidan Smith, Gary Gill Hill, and Emilien Pitre — while the Rays stack their rotation with Peralta. Peralta spoke about his struggles after an 8-2 loss to the Brewers, stressing his belief in himself as New York retools ahead of the deadline.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who played Meadow Soprano, sang the national anthem at Citi Field before a Mets game, on the same day it was announced that Sopranos castmate Vincent Pastore had died at 80, a coincidence fans found eerie given the show's lasting impact.
With trade chatter heating up, the Mets scratched right-hander Freddy Peralta from his start as they pursue a Top 100 prospect in any deal. Peralta has a 4.99 ERA in 2026 despite a strong Milwaukee track record, and several clubs including the Padres, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Brewers, Phillies, Rays and possibly the Braves have been tied to him. The Mets could also consider a qualifying offer or extension, but appear focused on trading him and other impending free agents for prospects before the deadline.