{"id":392216,"date":"2026-07-09T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/392216\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:52:51","slug":"new-york-mets-cut-recent-san-francisco-giants-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/392216\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Mets Cut Recent San Francisco Giants Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets listens to a question from the media prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets<\/a> will finish their series (at home) with the Kansas City Royals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins Thursday\u2019s game will take the series.<\/p>\n

Most recently, the Mets won (on Wednesday) by a score of 6-2.<\/p>\n

Mets Cut Recent SF Giants Player\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyPresident of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs<\/a> at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Thursday\u2019s game, the Mets announced<\/a> the news that they had designated Jared Oliva<\/a> for assignment.<\/p>\n

We have made the following roster moves. <\/p>\n

Oliva did not appear in a game for the Mets.<\/p>\n

He had recently been acquired off waivers from the San Francisco Giants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area had written<\/a> (on June 23): \u201cJared Oliva was claimed by the New York Mets. A very cool camp story, and he was thrilled to make the Opening Day roster. Jonah Cox<\/a> is a similar player and has taken that role.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jared Oliva was claimed by the New York Mets. A very cool camp story, and he was thrilled to make the Opening Day roster. Jonah Cox is a similar player and has taken that role.<\/p>\n

Looking At Oliva\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyJared Oliva #56 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Oliva was picked in the 7th round of the 2017 MLB<\/a> Draft out of Arizona.<\/p>\n

He has spent part of three seasons in the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> (and Giants<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Over .175 with 11 hits, two RBIs, five runs and four stolen bases in 33 games.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Mets\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyA.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets hits the first lead-off home run of his career, a 420-footer, in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 08, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

The Mets come into Thursday as the last-place team in the National League East with a 39-54 record in 93 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 20-25 in 45 games at home).<\/p>\n

Following the Royals, the Mets will play their final series before the All-Star break against the Boston Red Sox<\/a> (also at home).<\/p>\n

Royals Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyJac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals breaks his bat grounding out in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 08, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

The Royals come into Thursday as the last-place team in the American League West with a 38-55 record in 93 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 17-29 in 46 games on the road).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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