Overview
- The three-game series opened Friday, June 12, at Citi Field with Atlanta sending Spencer Strider to the mound and the Mets starting Nolan McLean.
- Atlanta announced multiple roster moves before the game, reinstating and optioning Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A, releasing Maverick Handley, outrighting Carlos Carrasco and losing Jhancarlos Lara to a Nationals waiver claim.
- The Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with a strained left hamstring, a development that reduces Atlanta’s offensive depth and factors into short-term lineup choices.
- New York returned Juan Soto to left field in its announced lineup and omitted Mark Vientos because of defensive inconsistency and poor recent hitting, while David Stearns said Francisco Lindor is expected to resume game action later this month after simulated work and a short rehab stint.
- Thursday’s rainout in Chicago compressed Atlanta’s schedule and contributed to the team’s transaction activity and rotation juggling, and Friday’s game streamed exclusively on Apple TV which affects how viewers can watch.