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DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs

Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen s...

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Mets’ Jonathan Villar drilled in head on steal attempt vs Cubs (Video) New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar got hit in the head during a steal attempt in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The New...

JUNE 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Returns to lineup Villar (personal) will lead off and play third base Monday against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Villar missed Sunday's game against the Padres due to a personal matter. He's back after just a one-game absence and will look to continue a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 5-for-12 with a homer and two doubles.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson expected to start as Mets host the Cubs

The Mets are expected to send David Peterson to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Jake Arrieta the start

JUNE 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Tatis' tiebreaking slam in 7th sends Padres past Mets 7-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Manny Machado followed with a home run as San Diego’s high-priced superstars powered the Padres past the N...

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Tending to personal matter Villar isn't available for Sunday's game against the Padres while he tends to a personal matter, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets didn't place Villar on the restricted, paternity or bereavement list, so he'll presumably be ready to rejoin the team for Monday's series opener against the Cubs. Luis Guillorme will lead off and play third base in Villar's stead Sunday.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops sixth homer Villar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Padres.

Impact His eighth-inning shot off Pierce Johnson capped the scoring for the Mets. Villar is red hot in June, going 10-for-28 (.357) over eight games, and on the season the veteran infielder is batting .255 with six homers, seven steals, 15 RBI and 25 runs through 51 games.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman, Lindor lead Mets past slumping Padres 4-1

Marcus Stroman pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor hit an early two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the slumping San Diego Padres 4-1

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Swipes bag in win Villar went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Villar wasn't able to get involved on run-producing plays, but he singled and stole second in the fourth inning. The infielder has posted multiple hits in four of his last six games, going 8-for-21 (.381) in that span. He's slashing .253/.333/.413 with seven stolen bases, five home runs, 14 RBI and 23 runs scored across 168 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Jonathan Villar has to dodge balls rolling along Padres' dugout as he chases popup Was San Diego blatantly cheating? No. It was just an accident caused by a bat boy.

JUNE 12, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Villar (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, batting leadoff and playing third base.

Impact Villar left last Wednesday's contest with hamstring tightness, but was able to come off the bench Friday and Saturday before sitting again Sunday. He's now ready to rejoin the starting nine.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson, Mets to take on Zimmermann, Orioles

The Mets will start David Peterson on Tuesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce Zimmermann

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Stroman wins 2nd in row, leads Mets over Padres 6-2

Marcus Stroman pitched six-plus strong innings and doubled in a run to lead the New York Mets past the San Diego Padres 6-2

JUNE 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in lineup Sunday Villar (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Padres, but told reporters that he is available off the bench, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Villar did not start Saturday's game, but wound up ended up tallying a pair of hits and one RBI during three at-bats off the bench. The utility man will remain out of the starting lineup Sunday as the Mets continue to bring him along slowly, but he'll remain an option off the bench during the series finale.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York visits San Diego, looks to build on deGrom's strong performance

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jacob deGrom

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0

Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Villar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against San Diego, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact A sore right hamstring has now cost Villar three straight starts, though he did make an appearance off the bench Friday, suggesting that he won't miss too much more time. Jose Peraza shifts to third base in his absence, with Travis Blankenhorn starting at second.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego hosts New York, aims to build on Snell's strong performance

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Blake Snell

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Snell takes no-hitter into 7th, Padres beat Mets 2-0

Blake Snell took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Manny Machado hit an early homer and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 2-0

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Likely available off bench Friday Manager Luis Rojas said Friday that Villar (hamstring) is feeling better and is expected to be available off the bench Friday against the Padres, Tim Britton of The Athletic report...

Impact Villar is not in New York's starting lineup for the second straight game, but based on Rojas's comments, the speedy utility man could return to the starting nine as soon as Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Villar (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Villar will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he exited Wednesday's contest with right hamstring tightness, but he'll be available off the bench if needed, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Brandon Drury will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snell expected to start for San Diego against New York

The Padres are expected to send Blake Snell to the mound Friday and the Mets will give Joey Lucchesi the start

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Tatis homers to back Darvish, Padres hold off Mets 4-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the lineup with a two-run homer that slipped out of center fielder Mason Williams’ glove, and the San Diego Padres held off the New York Mets 4-3

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Thursday Villar (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Villar was removed from Wednesday's game due to right hamstring tightness. It's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench Thursday, but Brandon Drury will start at third base and bat sixth.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres look to break 4-game skid against Mets

San Diego heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of four straight

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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