Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens were all absent from the starting lineup for a second straight day, leaving the Mets thin in the lineup for their 12-7, series-opening win over the Braves on Friday night. McNeil underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder that, according to Mendoza, didn’t show structural damage.

Ryne Stanek began the season as a top Mets bullpen option but is nearing the final month just struggling to maintain a roster spot.

On a night when the Braves celebrated the 30th anniversary of their 1995 World Series title, Mets rookie starter Nolan McLean earned his second MLB win in as many big league starts and helped New York’s offense spoil Atlanta’s fun.

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Ryne Stanek began the season as a top Mets bullpen option but is nearing the final month just struggling to maintain a roster spot. It’s a reality the 34-year-old fireballer acknowledges

Mets second. Mark Vientos strikes out swinging. Brett Baty singles to left center field. Tyrone Taylor singles to left field. Brett Baty to second. Cedric Mullins flies out to right field to

Upon swinging over the final pitch of the Mets’ 9-3 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, Juan Soto grimaced, took a few steps backward and spent a long moment staring into space. He tu