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Slugger Juan Soto delivers for the Mets vs. Astros in return to lineup

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto delivered the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the line

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Sent to Syracuse The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Wagaman will be pushed back to the minors to make room for the return of Juan Soto (calf) from the injured list. Wagaman went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored while appearing in three games following his promotion from Triple-A on Aug. 19.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Robert Jr. homers twice against his former team as Mets beat White Sox 10-5

Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs against his former team, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge and Luis Torrens also homered and the New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White S...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Mets' Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season

Jorge Polanco’s challenging first season with the New York Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors The Mets recalled Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Wagaman has gone just 8-for-42 at the dish for the Mets this season. The 29-year-old could receive the occasional start against left-handed pitching.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Syracuse The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Wagaman will depart the big-league roster to free up space for Gabriel Arias, who was claimed off waivers from Cleveland on Friday. Wagaman, 28, has put up a .610 OPS in 47 major-league plate appearances this season and is likely to spend most of what's left of the season in the minors.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mets slugger Juan Soto goes on 10-day injured list with left calf strain

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain that’s expected to sideline him for at least three weeks and probably more

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Up from Syracuse The Mets recalled Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact With Juan Soto (calf) landing on the injured list Saturday, Wagaman will return to the active roster to help bolster New York's bench depth. The 28-year-old isn't likely to receive regular opportunities with the big club, though his ability to play at both of the corner infield and outfield spots could enable him to pick up an occasional start.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Luis Robert Jr. comes off injured list after missing almost three months

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been activated from the injured list after missing nearly three months with a back issue

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Robert Jr. returns to Mets, batting 7th vs. Miz on Monday The Mets activated center fielder Luis Robert Jr. off the 60-day IL prior to Monday’s series opener against the Brewers in Milwaukee. Robert...

JULY 20 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Wagaman has managed just a .162/.262/.324 batting line in 21 games for the Mets this season. He's clearing off the active roster in order to make space for the return of Luis Robert (back) from the injured list.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Vientos out 6 to 8 weeks with broken right hand. Clay Holmes takes another step in rehab

Clay Holmes took another step toward returning to the New York Mets by throwing a live batting practice session Friday, when the club learned infielder/designated hitter Mark Vient...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Goes deep Thursday Wagaman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in an extra-inning loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Wagaman didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit for MJ Melendez with a runner on second base in the sixth inning. That substitution worked out well for New York, as Wagaman clubbed a two-run homer to left field to give the team its first runs of the game. The long ball was the second of the season for Wagaman, who has seen sporadic playing time while up with the big-league club. He's started just twice in the Mets' past eight contests.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong haunts Mets as Cubs complete season sweep with 4-3 win

Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game se...

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Homers in win Wagaman went 1-for-2 with a solo shot in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Wagaman made the most out of his first start with the Mets, launching a home run to left against Andrew Abbott in the second inning. The 28-year-old was recently called up after hitting the ball well in Triple-A to bat against left-handed pitchers. Today, he had two plate appearances against Abbott before getting pulled in the seventh.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Soto homers again and Benge delivers in clutch as Mets hold off Reds 4-2 to stop 5-game slide

Juan Soto homered again, Carson Benge provided two clutch singles and the New York Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that snapped a five-game losing strea...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Rejoins big club The Mets selected Wagaman's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Wagaman has swung a hot bat lately at Syracuse, going 13-for-27 with two home runs over his last eight tilts. The 28-year-old is likely to see some starts against left-handed pitching.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cole reaches 99.6 mph in 6th rehab start, likely has one more minor outing before rejoining Yanks

Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball, throwing 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against the Syracuse Mets in likely his next-to-...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Wagaman was designated for assignment by the Mets last weekend and will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old has played in 20 Triple-A games between the Mets and Twins organizations this season and has a combined .191/.317/.294 slash line.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mets place infielder Ronny Mauricio on IL with thumb fracture, call up Vidal Brujan from Triple-A

The New York Mets placed infielder Ronny Mauricio on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left thumb fracture and selected the contract of infielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Syr...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Loses 40-man spot The Mets designated Wagaman for assignment Sunday.

Impact Wagaman's stay on the Mets' 40-man roster lasted just under a week, after New York claimed him off waivers from Minnesota on Monday. The 28-year-old corner infielder will now be subject to the waiver process, and if he goes unclaimed this time around, he'll have the ability to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse and elect free agency.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact The 28-year-old was called up from Syracuse on Thursday and will return there a day later with Andy Ibanez joining the active roster. Wagaman didn't see the field during his day in the majors and is now back at Triple-A, where he has a .538 OPS in 74 plate appearances this year.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets' Luis Robert Jr. hits the injured list with disk herniation

The depleted New York Mets have taken another hit

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Wagaman was claimed off waivers earlier this week and is now back in the majors after a brief stint at Syracuse. He could see some action against left-handed pitching, but Wagaman figures to operate mostly as a reserve.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped on waivers by Mets The Mets claimed Wagaman off waivers from the Twins on Monday.

Impact Wagaman had been designated for assignment by the Twins last week after hitting only .159/.284/.254 early on at Triple-A St. Paul. The 28-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse, where he will give the Mets right-handed hitting depth in the corner infield and outfield spots.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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