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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Takes fourth loss Wacha (1-4) allowed four runs on six hits and struck out four in six innings in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Homers by Joey Wendle and Randy Arozarena accounted for three of the four runs against Wacha, who was not particularly sharp Wednesday. Wacha has taken losses in his last four decisions. The 29-year-old righty has likely made his last appearance of the season -- if so, he finishes with an unsightly 6.62 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 34 innings and eight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years

Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Wacha expected to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Michael Wacha

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Alonso, Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets prevented Tampa Bay from clinching the AL East crown Tuesday night, beating the Rays 5-2 behind three home runs and Seth Lugo’s bounce-back pitchi...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Returning to rotation Wacha will start Wednesday against the Rays, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Wacha made his previous appearance out of the bullpen, but he's a starter by trade and will return to that role Wednesday, pushing Steven Matz into a bullpen role. He hasn't had a particularly good time in his first and potentially only season as a Met, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP in 28 innings of work.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Covers four innings as reliever Wacha allowed one run on five hits with three strikeouts and zero walks over four innings out of the bullpen Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact The 29-year-old figured to be in the mix to start this weekend against the Braves, but he worked in long relief Wednesday with Jacob deGrom (hamstring) pitching only two innings. It was Wacha's best outing of the season since giving up one run across five frames during his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4

Jacob deGrom left after two innings with a right hamstring spasm, but the New York Mets rallied from four runs down to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Available as reliever Wacha is available out of the bullpen Sunday against the Blue Jays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The 29-year-old lined up to start Tuesday at Philadelphia, but New York will instead push up the rest of the rotation thanks to Monday's scheduled off day. Wacha could return to the rotation when the Mets need a fifth starter next weekend against the Braves.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard by Orioles Wacha (1-3) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Wacha served up two long balls to account for three of his four earned runs. However, he was regularly in trouble and showed little deceptiveness, racking up only six swinging strikes on 71 total pitches. Wacha has struggled mightily this season and now has a 7.50 ERA across 24 innings. He'll look to get on track in his next outing, currently projected to come Tuesday at Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles hit four homers, beat Mets 11-2

Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer and Rio Ruiz added a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles hit four homers and cruised to an 11-2 victory over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Mets

Iglesias takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Scheduled to start Tuesday Wacha is scheduled to start Tuesday against Baltimore, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Robert Gsellman was originally projected to start Tuesday's contest, but he's shifted from a starting role back to the bullpen. Wacha will pitch on six days rest after working three innings in his last start, which came at Baltimore. Overall, Wacha has an ugly 7.20 ERA with a 1.75 WHIP across 20 frames this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts only three frames Wacha allowed two runs on four hits and one walk over three innings Wednesday in Baltimore. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Impact The veteran right-hander wasn't espcially sharp in his second start back off the injured list, needing 69 pitches to record only nine outs. Wacha has a 7.20 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB over 20 innings and lines up to pitch against the Phillies on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets look to stop 5-game losing streak against Orioles

New York heads into the matchup against Baltimore in a rut, losers of five straight

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Núñez hits 2 HRs to carry Orioles past skidding Mets 9-5

Renato Núñez hit two home runs, Anthony Santander also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mets 9-5 Tuesday night to stretch New York’s losing streak to five games

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Gives up four runs in return Wacha allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over three innings in Friday's Game 1 win against the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Wacha had been on the injured list since Aug. 9, but he returned to the mound after recovering from shoulder inflammation. He didn't last very long in the first game of Friday's twin bill as his ERA continues to creep up. The right-hander has now made four starts this season and carries a 7.41 ERA and 25:6 K:BB over 17 innings. He should take the mound again on the road Wednesday against the Orioles.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting first game Friday Wacha will start the Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees after Thursday's game against the Marlins was postponed, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wacha was set to start Thursday against Miami, but with the game being postponed, the right-hander will take the ball in the first half of Friday's twin bill. Wacha has a 6.43 ERA across 14 innings this season.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Marlins 4-2 behind deGrom, rookie Giménez

Jacob deGrom dodged trouble for five innings, rookie Andrés Giménez had three hits and scored three runs, and the New York Mets won a home series for the first time this season by...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Mets to place Michael Wacha on injured list Another Mets starting pitcher is hurt, and the club hasn’t decided on his replacement. Righthander Michael Wacha headed to the injured list...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mets' Wacha goes on IL with right shoulder inflammation

Michael Wacha has been placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation three starts into his one-year contract with the New York Mets

AUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Mets place Wacha (shoulder) on injured list The Mets on Sunday placed starting pitcher Michael Wacha on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Manager Luis Rojas t...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

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Wednesday Sports in Brief

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years

Wacha expected to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay

Alonso, Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win

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DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4

Orioles hit four homers, beat Mets 11-2

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Mets

Mets look to stop 5-game losing streak against Orioles

Núñez hits 2 HRs to carry Orioles past skidding Mets 9-5

Mets beat Marlins 4-2 behind deGrom, rookie Giménez

Mets' Wacha goes on IL with right shoulder inflammation