MLB Player News

Huff went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Huff drew the start at catcher Saturday, cracking his first double of the season into right field before coming around to score in the fifth frame. The 27-year-old went 0-for-10 in his first four games, though he has recorded a .333 batting average with two runs scored and two RBI since. Huff is slashing .214/.290/.357 with a 3:11 BB:K across 31 plate appearances in 11 games.

McNeil is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.

McNeil will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while Luisangel Acuna starts at second base and bats eighth against Nationals southpaw Mitchell Parker. McNeil returned from a right oblique strain Thursday and has gone 2-for-7 over the first two games of the series.

Alvarez is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.

Alvarez started in the first two games of the series after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, going 2-for-8 with a solo home run. He'll get a break Sunday while Luis Torrens starts behind home plate and bats seventh against Nationals left-hander Mitchell Parker.

Winker is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.

Winker will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while the Nationals send southpaw Mitchell Parker to the mound. Starling Marte will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and bat fifth. Winker has gone 4-for-14 with one walk, two runs scored and a solo homer over his last five games.

Mauricio (knee) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday.

Mauricio is in the final stages of his recovery from a procedure in January of 2024 to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. He participated in extended spring training, and he has progressed enough to embark on a rehab assignment in the minors. How Mauricio's knee reacts to increased activity will determine the next steps in his rehab program.

The Mets selected Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Urena will take the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by A.J. Minter (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Urena, who signed a minor-league deal in February, will give the Mets a long-relief option out of the bullpen who can also start in a pinch. Urena appeared in 33 regular-season games (nine starts) for the Rangers in 2024, posting a 3.80 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:39 K:BB across 109 innings.

The Mets placed Minter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left lat strain.

Minter was lifted in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. Further testing revealed a left lat strain, and the 31-year-old southpaw will be shut down from throwing until a rehab program is established. The Mets selected Jose Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

Toglia went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Reds.

Toglia has come alive at the plate to begin the Rockies' homestand, collecting five hits across nine games with five RBI in the first two games. He popped his second homer of the season Saturday, taking Hunter Greene yard. Despite the recent success, Toglia is still striking out at a concerning 41.2 percent clip across 94 plate appearances.

Gorman is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup against the Brewers on Sunday.

With the Brewers sending southpaw Jose Quintana to the mound, the lefty-hitting Gorman will head to the dugout for the start of Sunday's game while Luken Baker serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth. Since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list April 12, Gorman has gone 6-for-37 (.162) with five walks, four runs scored, seven RBI and a 31.8 percent strikeout rate.

Cruz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a homer and two RBI during Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Dodgers.

The 26-year-old opened the game with a leadoff homer and followed up with an RBI single in the fifth inning. Cruz has collected multiple hits in four of the last five games and has also homered in three of the past four. He has a .267/.370/.567 slash line with eight long balls, 16 RBI and 17 runs through 25 games, and he's also tied for the MLB lead with 12 stolen bases.