Prior to Saturday's game against the Giants, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke on a number of topics with the media…
Mets making franchise history with stolen bases
One part of this year's Mets team that has excelled is the stolen bases. Entering Saturday's game, the Mets have safely stolen 25 consecutive bases, the longest active streak in the majors. It's also the longest single-season streak since the Brewers recorded 29 consecutive steals in 2024.
In Friday's game, the Mets stole three bases all against All-Star Logan Webb. Webb entered the game having only given up four stolen bases this season in his first 21 starts.
Mendoza was asked if stealing bases has become an emphasis this year, especially when the offense has been inconsistent.
"Not really, I think it's just part of the personnel, the situations," he said. "Got to give credit to [first base coach] Antoan Richardson with his preparation, and then credit to the players. They are buying in and executing the game plan. We’re not trying any harder, the situation presents itself and we’re going to take advantage."
The Mets lead the majors with an 89.4 percent stolen base rate, the highest rate in franchise history, and have only been caught 10 times this year.
Latest on Tylor Megill
Megill continues to progress from his right elbow sprain and is continuing to take the necessary steps to eventually return to the mound.
Mendoza said Megill threw a bullpen on Thursday and is set to make another on Sunday, and is "moving in the right direction."
The Mets transferred Megill to the 60-day injured list on July 8, but the team could use the big right-hander as they get deeper into the second half of the season. This year, Megill is 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 68.1 IP over 14 games.
Read the full article here