Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez Crushes First Triple-A Home Run | Metsmerized Online

Francisco Álvarez, Photo by Rick Nelson Good morning, Mets’ fans. Despite a gem thrown by Chris Bassitt last night, the New York Mets lost their third straight game. The second in a row against San Diego. New York will look to avoid the sweep tonight in the final game of their three-game set against the Padres. Though, in some good news, Francisco Álvarez blasted his first career Triple-A home run for Syracuse. The long ball was a grand slam. Latest Mets News According to Tim Healey of Newsday Sports, Buck Showalter told the media that Trevor May will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. Mets’ top prospect Francisco Álvarez hit his first Triple-A home run, a grand slam, on Saturday against the Worcester Red Sox, per MLB Pipeline. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the New York Mets acquired catcher Michael Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Via SNY – Chris Bassitt struck out a career-high 11-batters in his start against the Padres on Saturday night. Latest MLB News Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Yankees’ relief pitcher Michael King has a fracture in his right elbow. According to Jon Morosi of MLB…
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