Here's what happened Friday in Mets Land, in case you missed it…
The Mets' three-game set with the Pirates started Friday in Pittsburgh but ended in a 9-1 loss with left-hander David Petersonstruggling while the bats went quiet.
The Mets' defeat followed a series split with the Atlanta Braves in which New York suffered another pitching injury but could turn out fine, as SNY's Andy Martinowrote.
Right-hander Jonathan Pintaro is among the Mets' arms and opened up to SNY's Danny Abriano about his journey.
Manager Carlos Mendoza explained New York's initial plan for right-hander Blade Tidwell, among other personnel moves.
Speaking of roster changes, the Mets optioned outfielder Jared Young to Triple-A Syracuse and kept infielder Ronny Mauricio in New York with third baseman Mark Vientosreturning from the injured list.
The Mets also placed right-hander Griffin Canning on the injured list while calling up left-hander Colin Poche amid a flurry of roster moves.
In the minors, right-handers Jonah Tong and Nolan McLeanheadlined the latest Mets Prospect Roundup.
As the MLB trade deadline inches closer, The Mets Poddiscussed if Eugenio Suárez could be an option.
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