Ottavino should be in the mix for save opportunities going forward after manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that closer Edwin Diaz will shift to a "fluid" role, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
#4 CL
Edwin Diaz: Taking on 'fluid' role
May 19th
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Diaz's bullpen role will be more "fluid" for the near future, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
Severino didn't factor into the decision Saturday in Miami, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over 6.2 frames. He struck out three.
#2 3B
Brett Baty: Not starting versus lefty
May 18th
Baty isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Marlins.
#1 PROS
Christian Scott: Stumbles in Miami
May 18th
Scott (0-2) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 8-0 to the Marlins, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.
#5 P
David Peterson: Strikes out eight in rehab start
May 18th
Peterson (hip) struck out eight over 5.1 scoreless innings in his latest rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton. He scattered five hits and didn't walk a batter.
#3 CL
Jake Diekman: Secures first save
May 17th
Diekman gave up an unearned run in the 11th inning Thursday, walking one and striking out one, to record his first save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
#2 CF
Tyrone Taylor: Nabs fourth steal
May 17th
Taylor went 0-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Phillies.
#1 1B
Pete Alonso: Swats solo homer
May 16th
Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run during Thursday's 6-5 win over the Phillies in extra innings.
#1 P
Jose Quintana: Rebounds in no-decision
May 16th
Quintana didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Phillies, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.
#1 CF
Harrison Bader: Resting Thursday
May 16th
Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.
#2 C
Tomas Nido: Not starting Thursday
May 16th
Nido isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday versus Philadelphia.
#1 3B
Mark Vientos: Two hits in return to majors
May 16th
Vientos went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.
#1 SS
Francisco Lindor: Notches two steals in loss
May 15th
Lindor went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases Wednesday in a loss to Philadelphia.
#7 BP
Brooks Raley: Diagnosed with UCL strain
May 15th
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Raley was diagnosed with a UCL strain in his left elbow after undergoing further imaging, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
#2 BP
Drew Smith: Return pushed back again
May 15th
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Smith won't be activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday after recently experiencing a "pinch" in his right shoulder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#9 BP
Yohan Ramirez: Loses 40-man roster spot
May 15th
The Mets designated Ramirez for assignment Wednesday.
#1 2B
Jeff McNeil: Day off Tuesday
May 14th
McNeil is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
#6 BP
Shintaro Fujinami: Recalled, placed on 15-day IL
May 13th
The Mets recalled Fujinami from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and placed him on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
#12 PROS
Ryan Clifford: Elevated to Double-A
May 13th
The Mets promoted Clifford from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton on Monday.
#6 PROS
Brandon Sproat: Jumps to Double-A
May 13th
The Mets promoted Sproat from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton on Monday.
#2 DH
DJ Stewart: On base three times Sunday
May 13th
Stewart went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
#8 PROS
Nolan McLean: Thriving on mound
May 7th
McLean has posted a 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through 19 innings for High-A Brooklyn.
#5 PROS
Drew Gilbert: Still in strengthening phase
May 7th
Gilbert remains without a clear timeline for his return from a hamstring strain, but the Mets are hoping he'll be back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse by late May or early June, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#2 PROS
Jett Williams: Targeting late-May return
May 7th
Williams (wrist) received a cortisone injection last week, and he won't begin swinging a bat again until it's fully taken effect, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
#3 C
Francisco Alvarez: Gets stitches removed
May 6th
Alvarez had the stitches removed Monday from his surgically repaired left thumb, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Marlins News
#2 C
Christian Bethancourt: Belts first homer of season
May 20th
Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mets.
#2 LF
Dane Myers: Swats second career homer
May 19th
Myers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Mets.
#6 P
Sixto Sanchez: Strong outside of first frame
May 19th
Sanchez (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks across four innings. He struck out two.
#1 1B
Josh Bell: Big homer off Diaz in comeback win
May 18th
Bell went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 10-9 victory over the Mets in 10 innings.
#2 P
Braxton Garrett: Not sharp versus Mets
May 18th
Garrett took a no-decision Saturday against the Mets, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
#1 C
Nick Fortes: Swats second homer
May 18th
Fortes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Friday's 8-0 romp over the Mets.
#1 P
Jesus Luzardo: Dazzles in first win of season
May 18th
Luzardo (1-3) picked up the win Friday, allowing five hits over six scoreless innings in an 8-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
#2 CF
Xavier Edwards: Poised for rehab assignment
May 17th
Edwards (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Lopez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday against the Tigers.
#3 BP
Anthony Bender: Nabs first win of season
May 13th
Bender (1-2) picked up the win Sunday against the Phillies, walking two and striking out one in a scoreless 10th inning.
#1 CF
Jazz Chisholm: On base three times in win
May 13th
Chisholm went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Phillies.
#4 1B
Tristan Gray: Called up from Triple-A
May 12th
The Marlins selected Gray's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
#10 BP
JT Chargois: Shifts to 60-day IL
May 12th
The Marlins transferred Chargois (neck) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
#2 2B
Vidal Brujan: Clubs first homer in loss
May 11th
Brujan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies.
#5 PROS
Dillon Head: Dealing with adductor strain
May 11th
Head is rehabbing an adductor strain and has yet to report to an affiliate since the Marlins acquired him from the Padres on May 3, Alex Krutchik of FishonFirst.com reports.