Overview
- The Mets completed a 9-4 win Thursday to sweep the Tigers at Citi Field after Juan Soto returned from a negative X‑ray on his right foot and delivered the go‑ahead RBI before adding a home run.
- Rookie right‑hander Nolan McLean settled after a first‑inning three‑run homer to work seven strong innings, saving a taxed bullpen and reinforcing the club’s recent rookie lift.
- Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee and is on the injured list, creating a multi‑week hole at a premium spot and forcing depth moves behind the plate.
- The Reds blew a five‑run first‑inning lead Wednesday in an 8-7, 10‑inning loss to the Nationals, falling to 10 losses in 12 games as persistent pitching issues showed up in walks and late home runs.
- The Astros lost 8-3 to the Mariners on Thursday to drop to 17-28, with an offense stuck in low output and a staff carrying one of MLB’s worst ERAs after allowing eight or more runs in 16 of 45 games.