Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it…
- In their first game back from the All-Star break, the Mets allowed eight unanswered runs in a loss to the Reds on Friday
- Sean Manaea threw just 69 pitches in his second start this season, as his workload is being closely monitored for now
- The Mets' bullpen remains a concern, as the unit owns the third-worst ERA (6.20) in baseball over the last month
- Mets top prospect Jonah Tong shoved down in Double-A, delivering 5.1 innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts
- Mets first-round pick Mitch Voit discussed his minor-league development plan after signing contract with club
- Francisco Alvarez is making a case to be recalled to the majors, as he crushed his ninth homer down in Triple-A
- Jesse Winker (back) has been shut down from baseball activities, but Starling Marte (knee) is nearing a return
- Brooks Raley was activated from the injured list, while Richard Lovelady was DFA'd amid a flurry of moves
- Pros and Cons: Should the Mets trade for Pirates reliever David Bednar?
- WATCH: Are Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty destined to be long-term Mets?
- WATCH: Here's a Mets-Orioles mock trade that makes sense for both teams
- WATCH:Mets of today congratulate yesterday’s captain David Wright
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