Overview
- Francisco Lindor played a Triple‑A rehab game and the Mets will reassess him for activation, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying a roster decision could come as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
- Juan Soto exited Tuesday’s game with left‑side back tightness and the team is listing him day‑to‑day as it evaluates whether he needs further testing.
- Kodai Senga was knocked around for seven runs in roughly 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday’s loss, highlighting the rotation’s inconsistency and high walk rates.
- President of baseball operations David Stearns said the rotation will be judged on a 'turn‑by‑turn' basis and that the club will use the Aug. 3 trade deadline as the point to decide whether to buy or sell.
- The Cubs also lost a starter when Edward Cabrera injured his leg covering first base and is expected to be placed on the injured list, changing short‑term matchup plans for the series at Citi Field.