{"id":299928,"date":"2026-07-19T12:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/299928\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T12:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:39:48","slug":"morning-briefing-clay-holmes-back-on-a-mound-saturday-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/299928\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Briefing: Clay Holmes Back on a Mound Saturday in Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning, Mets fans!<\/p>\n

While Clay Holmes didn\u2019t end up making his first rehab start on Saturday due to expected rain in Brooklyn<\/a>, he did get back on a mound for the first time since injury in a bullpen session.<\/p>\n

After dropping Game 2 to the Phillies 6-1 on Saturday night, the series is now split 1-1. The Mets will look for their first series win of the second half in the rubber match on Sunday. They will send their right-handed phenom, Nolan McLean (6-6, 3.52 ERA, 125 SO), to the mound against Alan Rangel (0-2, 4.19 ERA, 22 SO) of the Phillies.<\/p>\n

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Via Brooklyn Cyclones<\/p>\n

Latest Mets News<\/p>\n

The Mets on Saturday signed their 14th-round draft pick, left-handed pitcher Zach Crotchfelt (as posted on Crotchfelt\u2019s Instagram<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Per Max Goodman of NJ.com<\/a>, the Mets remain hopeful that Luis Robert Jr. could be back in time for their series against the Milwaukee Brewers beginning Monday.<\/p>\n

According to Carlos Collazo of Baseball America<\/a>, the New York Mets signed their fifth-round draft pick, Luke McNeillie for $497,500. The slot value for the 152nd pick is $472,500. They signed McNeillie for $25,000 over the slot value.<\/p>\n

Aidan Keenan<\/a>, the Mets\u2019 seventh round pick out of Stanford announced that he officially signed with the Mets as well.<\/p>\n

Latest MLB News<\/p>\n

According to CBS 58\u2019s Darius Joseph<\/a>, Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff\u2019s 2026 has come to an end as he is set to undergo shoulder capsule surgery on his right throwing arm.<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Orioles<\/a> on Saturday announced that they have agree to a five-year contract extension with right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish that takes him through the 2027-2031 seasons.<\/p>\n

The New York Yankees<\/a> announced that their Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was rescheduled due to the forecasted inclement weather and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, July 19. First pitch for Game 1 is at 12:35 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Yankees<\/a> on Saturday also announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Bradley Hanner to a major league contract and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre. To make room on the 40-man roster they transferred Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list.<\/p>\n

Per Major League Baseball<\/a>, the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for right-handed pitcher Aiden Moffett.<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Royals<\/a> signed their first-round draft pick Zion Rose on Saturday.<\/p>\n

According to MLB Trade Rumors and the MLB.com transaction tracker<\/a>, the Boston Red Sox have released relief pitcher Danny Coulombe.<\/p>\n

Latest on MMO<\/p>\n

David Melendi<\/a> recapped the Mets\u2019 minor league affiliate games from July 17 that included three hits and three steals for Mitch Voit.<\/p>\n

Evan Mazza<\/a> recapped the Mets\u2019 6-1 loss to the Phillies on Saturday.<\/p>\n

On This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n

\u00a01987: The Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in an 11-inning walk-off win at Shea Stadium.<\/p>\n

Born on this Date: Jack Reinheimer (1992), Luis Avilan (1989), Rick Ankiel (1979), Preston Wilson (1974), David Segui (1966), Mark Carreon (1963), Gordie Richardson (1938).<\/p>\n

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