Tim Britton

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Senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Mets.

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Breaking down the Mets’ first day of the draft: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5637819/2024/07/14/mets-draft-carson-benge-jonathan-santucci/?source=emp_shared_article Mets value athleticism, versatility with first two draft selections

The Mets got some actual good news in their bullpen: Reed Garrett's MRI showed inflammation but no ligament damage. He'll be shut down for about a week but could play catch as soon as next week in Miami. Carlos Mendoza estimated a two- to four-week absence.

With their shaky bullpen threatening to push them back to the fringes of the NL wild-card race, the Mets made an early move to fortify their relief corps. Why it had to happen now: www.nytimes.com/athletic/562...

Mets add much-needed bullpen help in trade for Phil Matonwww.nytimes.com Maton was one of the Mets' principal targets throughout the winter and now they need him to steady a chaotic bullpen.

"You never know what you're going to do until you get hit in the face." For Brandon Nimmo, that was literal. For the Mets, it's metaphorical, and their response so far hasn't been promising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/551...

Mets take another on the chin in late-game loss to Giantswww.nytimes.com Reed Garrett surrendered two-out grand slam to Patrick Bailey as part of another unravelling.

What Kodai Senga’s latest setback means for the trade deadline and his contract option: www.nytimes.com/athletic/551...

What Kodai Senga's latest setback means for the trade deadline and his contract optionwww.nytimes.com Senga might not pitch for the Mets in the first half of the season, but the Mets received better news about Francisco Alvarez.

With Kodai Senga still feeling soreness in his triceps, he got an MRI that showed inflammation in the area. He received a cortisone shot and will be shut down for three to five days before being re-evaluated.

This Week in Mets: Investigating what's gone wrong for Edwin Díaz: www.nytimes.com/athletic/550...

This Week in Mets: What's up with Edwin Díaz?www.nytimes.com His fastball velocity is down, but the real culprit for Díaz is that he keeps leaving his vaunted slider in the middle of the plate.

Carlos Mendoza addressed the Mets postgame last night. Wanted to reiterate that the season is 162 games long but also “we’re not playing the way we should be playing.”

Mets scratched Brandon Nimmo (no reason yet). Tyrone Taylor moves up to the leadoff spot, DJ Stewart goes into LF.

Nate Lavender had “a variation of Tommy John” surgery with an internal brace, David Stearns said. He’s done for the year.

Latest evaluation on Brooks Raley revealed a UCL strain that is healing, Carlos Mendoza said. Plan is a two-week shutdown followed by another re-evaluation.

This Week in Mets: The Mets will go as far as their stars can take them. Which means they need a lot more nights like Sunday: https://theathletic.com/5489015/2024/05/13/mets-braves-brandon-nimmo/?source=emp_shared_article

To Brandon Nimmo, A.J. Minter had felt like a pitcher designed to get him out. Why Sunday night’s game-winning swing felt to Nimmo like the culmination of a years-long project: theathletic.com/5488974/2024...

The biggest swing of the Mets season is one Brandon Nimmo has worked on for years. The feeling after? “You’ve summited a mountain you were trying to climb for a long time.” https://theathletic.com/5488974/2024/05/13/mets-brandon-nimmo-walk-off-win/?source=emp_shared_article

Brandon Nimmo's walk-off homer against A.J. Minter was years in the makingtheathletic.com Nimmo’s success against Minter is the result of a swing change he started working on two years ago.

Brooks Raley is “not close” to throwing, Carlos Mendoza said. Raley is going to see another doctor this week in hopes he can be cleared to throw.

Mets announce they’ve activated Yohan Ramírez. Cole Sulser optioned.

Mets announce they’ve claimed Yohan Ramírez back from Baltimore and designated Max Kranick for assignment.

This Week in Mets: What did we learn in Christian Scott’s debut? https://theathletic.com/5473427/2024/05/06/mets-christian-scott-debut/?source=emp_shared_article

The Mets were furious and flummoxed by a final call they believe cost them a game: https://theathletic.com/5465901/2024/05/01/mets-cubs-blocking-plate-umpires/?source=emp_shared_article

Mets’ late-inning loss places spotlight on Joey Wendle https://theathletic.com/5459533/2024/04/30/mets-joey-wendle-late-loss/?source=emp_shared_article

Kodai Senga threw his live BP. He said “everything’s progressing well” and “as long as things keep going well,” he thinks he’ll be back “right around” his eligibility date of May 27.

Tylor Megill felt good after his rehab start yesterday. The next one is slated for Binghamton on Thursday, 50 to 60 pitches. David Peterson is making his first rehab start today for St. Lucie.

Relief prospect Nate Lavender is likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Has one more evaluation this week before a final decision. @anthonydicomo had it first.

Tonight's the first of 39 games in 41 days for the Mets. They're likely to bring in a sixth starter. Could it be Christian Scott? Some intel within: t.co/zmSEMmsr58

The Mets will likely add a sixth starter soon. Could it be Christian Scott?t.co In Scott's most recent start at Triple-A, he allowed a first-inning two-run homer and then retired the next 18 batters.

Kodai Senga could face hitters in a live BP setting as soon as Monday. Tylor Megill will pitch two innings in a rehab start for Brooklyn tomorrow.

Tonight, J.D. Martinez should become the 35th (and most dangerous) player to bat behind Pete Alonso. Crunching the numbers on what protection has meant and could mean for Alonso: theathletic.com/5443604/2024...

J.D. Martinez will be Pete Alonso's protection in Mets lineup. Does that matter?theathletic.com Martinez hit 33 homers last season. That’s one more than the Mets’ No. 5 hitters hit over the last two seasons.

Q&A: Adam Ottavino on learning throughout the season, on what he views as his marginal advantage over younger pitchers, and on "seeing the matrix." theathletic.com/5440692/2024...

Mets' Adam Ottavino on adapting as a veteran reliever: 'You start to see the matrix'theathletic.com Ottavino has faced 30 batters this year and has yet to go 2-0 on any of them. It's the result of obsessing over his pitch mix.

Mets announce Francisco Alvarez had surgery on his thumb today. Team says eight weeks constitute a usual return to play timeline.

Mets announce Max Kranick has been reinstated from the IL and optioned to Syracuse.

Jose Quintana’s season-long command issues manifest in Mets’ loss to Giants https://theathletic.com/5437880/2024/04/23/mets-loss-giants-jose-quintana-command-issues/?source=emp_shared_article