LUIS ROJAS

PATERSON, N.J. — A school district is hoping to entice teachers to fill open positions by offering a $7,500 signing bonus. >> Read more trending newsThe policy to offer the money in exchange for a teacher remaining in the K-12 district for at least two years was adopted Wednesday night by the Paterson School District’s school board, NJ.com reported. The district currently has more than 100 teaching positions open, with the majority of open jobs available in special education, WNBC reported. The sign-on and retention bonus requires teachers to remain in the district for two years. The first half of the bonus will be given when the teacher signs with the district for the job, and the second half will be given when they return next September, the district told WNBC.

New York Yankees reliever Greg Weissert had a wild major league debut.

Trevino hit his second homer of the season earlier in the game and also had a tying single in the seventh. The Yankees lost DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton, the latest on a growing list of health concerns for the AL’s top team. Marwin Gonzalez followed with another single, and Trevino then scorched the winning hit off Baker (1-2) into the left-field corner. Torres hit two of the Yankees’ four solo homers off starter Bruce Zimmermann, with Anthony Rizzo and Trevino also connecting. New York starter Jordan Montgomery cruised into the seventh before allowing Hays' leadoff homer, which cut the Yankees' lead to 3-2.

Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory.

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseball’s 99-day labor lockout.

Buck Showalter has been hired as manager of the New York Mets, bringing him back to the Big Apple to take over his fifth major league team.

Billy Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets general manager to pursue pricey free agents and create a perennial World Series contender.

The New York Mets have hired Billy Eppler as their general manager, giving him a four-year contract.

The New York Mets are close to completing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Yankees Luis Rojas Coach Baseball FILE - New York Mets manager Luis Rojas looks over before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. On Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, the New York Yankees hired former Mets manager Rojas as their third base coach, a month after he lost his job with the crosstown rivals. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File) (Alex Gallardo)NEW YORK — (AP) — The New York Yankees hired former Mets manager Luis Rojas as their third base coach on Monday, a month after he lost his job with the crosstown rivals. Rojas will take the spot of Phil Nevin, who had been the Yankees’ third base coach since the 2018 season. Rojas had been the Mets’ quality control coach in 2019 and previously been a minor league manager and coach for the club.

The New York Yankees have hired Luis Rojas as their third base coach, a month after he was let go as manager of the New York Mets.

Mets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club’s dragging search for a general manager isn’t his presence nor owner Steve Cohen, but the spotlight created by the New York market.

Mets Scott Baseball FILE - New York Mets president and general manager Sandy Alderson speaks to members of the media before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in Miami. Acting general manager Zack Scott will not return to the New York Mets after being placed on administrative leave following an arrest on drunken driving charges in August, according to a person familiar with the firing. President Sandy Alderson assumed GM duties with Scott on paid leave and already oversaw the firing of manager Luis Rojas. President Sandy Alderson assumed GM duties with Scott on paid leave and already oversaw the firing of manager Luis Rojas. Scott was hired as the Mets’ assistant general manager last offseason to work under close friend and former colleague Jared Porter.

Acting general manager Zack Scott will not return to the New York Mets after being placed on administrative leave following an arrest on drunken driving charges in August, according to a person familiar with the firing.

Yankees Red Sox Baseball New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws in the outfield during the American League Wild Card Workout Day at Fenway Park, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, before Tuesday's American League Wild Card game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) (Mary Schwalm)A look at what's happening around the majors on Tuesday:___PLAY IT AGAINAll these years later, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to meet again at Fenway Park in an all-or-nothing game. The playoffs open this season with a tasty matchup when the longtime rivals face each other in the AL wild-card game. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (16-8, 3.23 ERA) is set to start against ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi (11-9, 3.75). LOOSENING UPThe St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers work out on the West Coast, a day before they meet in the NL wild-card game.

All these years later, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to meet again at Fenway Park in an all-or-nothing game Tuesday night.

Mets Rojas Out Baseball FILE - New York Mets manager Luis Rojas talks with a fan before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, in this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo. Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, after two losing seasons. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File) (Alex Gallardo)NEW YORK — (AP) — For a while this summer, Luis Rojas was a potential Manager of the Year contender. Rojas was let go as New York Mets manager on Monday after two losing seasons. “I enjoyed my time here the last two years being the manager,” Rojas said last week, the writing already on the wall.

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Mets Rojas Out Baseball FILE - New York Mets manager Luis Rojas talks with a fan before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, in this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo. Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, after two losing seasons. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File) (Alex Gallardo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday after two losing seasons. “I enjoyed my time here the last two years being the manager,” Rojas said last week, the writing already on the wall. Rojas has worked in the Mets’ organization since 2007 and spent eight years as a minor league manager.

Luis Rojas has been let go as manager of the New York Mets after two losing seasons.

Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday after two losing seasons. The team declined its option on Rojas’ contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen’s first year of ownership. “I want to share such heartfelt gratitude to so many in the Mets organization for not only the last two seasons as manager, but for the last 16 years in a variety of roles,” Rojas said in a statement released by the team.

Mets manager Luis Rojas, like Tingler, was in his second season and looked good for much of the year. Manager Dave Roberts says it’s “very unlikely” the slugger will play in the NL wild-card game Wednesday night against St. Louis at Dodger Stadium. Martinez for the AL wild-card game against the Yankees is uncertain after he sprained his left ankle jogging out to his position Sunday. “He stepped on the bag and twisted the ankle,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. YANKEDThe Yankees will be minus All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu for the AL wild-card game after putting him on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia.

Every year, the day after the regular season can be dicey for managers whose teams didn’t do so well.

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second NL Central title in four years, beating the sloppy New York Mets 8-4 behind Willy Adames’s two-run homer and three RBIs.

Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fifth straight victory.

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.

Adam Wainwright won his fifth straight start in a rare matchup of 40-year-old pitchers, and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the New York Mets 7-0.

Acting general manager Zack Scott has been placed on administrative leave by the New York Mets following his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated.

Javier Báez bolted home for the winning run in the ninth inning of New York’s 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins hours after he and Francisco Lindor apologized for taking a dig at booing Mets fans.

Nationals Mets Baseball New York Mets' Javier Baez watches his two-run home run, also scoring Michael Conforto, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) (Corey Sipkin)NEW YORK — (AP) — Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and then turned their thumbs upside down at fans. Later, he said Mets players have been flashing the thumbs-down gesture after hits as a response to fans who have jeered the club during a rough August. Báez, his good friend Francisco Lindor and Kevin Pillar all were seen flashing the thumbs-down sign after hits Sunday. “I love the fans and I like playing for the fans,” Báez said.

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kevin Pillar hit a three-run home run in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2 hours after the team’s owner called out its hitters for a lack of production.

Zack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets.

Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets.

In-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.

Brewers Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he'll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. New York manager Luis Rojas said deGrom was clocked in the high 90s (mph) near the end of his session. DeGrom exited consecutive starts in May with a sore right flexor and a sore shoulder. ___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September.

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.

After more than 100 years, the Cleveland Indians are getting a new name — the team will be called the Guardians next season.

Giants Dodgers Baseball San Francisco Giants Buster Posey, right, hits a two-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, and home plate umpire Jeremie Rehak watch during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)A look at what’s happening around the majors today:___WESTERN STARSBuster Posey and the surprising San Francisco Giants continue their pivotal four-game series against the rival Dodgers. The Giants, in first place since May 31, lead the NL West by two games over the defending World Series champion Dodgers. Alex Wood (8-3, 3.67 ERA) pitches for San Francisco against his former team. ALL CLEARPhiladelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola returns to the mound in New York against the Yankees after missing his last scheduled start because of COVID-19 contact tracing.

Buster Posey and the surprising Giants continue their pivotal four-game series against the rival Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Now this was Bucco Bizarro at its best. The Pittsburgh Pirates swiped three runs Sunday when Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker mistakenly batted a fair ball into foul territory, prompting a wild argument in which New York manager Luis Rojas was ejected. With the bases loaded and one out in the first inning, Kevin Newman hit a dribbler down the third base line. Walker swooped in and swatted at the ball, trying to make contact while it was still in foul ground. But TV replays showed the ball was touching the chalk when Walker hit it, and plate umpire Jeremy Riggs correctly called it a fair ball.

Now this was Bucco Bizarro at its best.

Brewers Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)PITTSBURGH — (AP) — The New York Mets will place right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom on the 10-day injured list with right forearm tightness, manager Luis Rojas announced on Sunday. The Mets ace first experienced the tightness before the All-Star Game and determined on Friday that he would be unable to make his scheduled start on Sunday. DeGrom underwent an MRI on Friday that confirmed the issue is in his forearm and that there is no structural damage to his elbow. Rojas said the injury is not related to the forearm flexor injury that deGrom had earlier this season.

The New York Mets will place right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom on the 10-day injured list with right forearm tightness.

The San Diego Padres and Washington will resume their game after it was suspended because of a shooting outside Nationals Park.

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor is out indefinitely with a strained oblique and ace Jacob deGrom is sidelined with forearm tightness.

Mets Pirates Baseball New York Mets' Francisco Lindor grounds out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 16, 2021. In his first season with the Mets after being acquired from Cleveland in a January trade, Lindor is hitting .228 with 11 home runs in 88 games. New York is also minus first baseman Luke Voit, who went on the injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee. Atlanta acquired Pederson from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for minor league first baseman Bryce Ball. Charlie Barnes makes his major league debut in Game 1 for the Twins, and Kenta Maeda (4-3, 4.66) is set for Game 2.

The first-place Mets are waiting for news on Francisco Lindor, who left Friday night’s 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh with soreness on his right side.

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Giants catcher Buster Posey has been put on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left thumb, costing him his starting spot in next week’s All-Star Game.

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Bryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron Nola matched a long-standing major league record with 10 straight strikeouts in the opener.

Jon Lester pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to gain his first win for Washington, Kyle Schwarber backed him with four RBIs on a pair of home runs and the Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-2 to split a day-night doubleheader.

White Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Houston. La Russa, who is 76, and Baker, who turned 72 this week, are the two oldest managers in the majors. The Diamondbacks set a major league record with their 23rd straight road defeat when they were trounced in San Francisco. Baltimore lost its 19th road game in a row, falling in Cleveland. One thing is not leading to the other.”DeGrom, who turns 33 on Saturday, is 6-2 with a 0.54 ERA in 67 innings.

Major League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and players’ association.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom's shoulder showed no abnormalities, but New York was not yet ready to commit to him taking his next turn in the rotation on Sunday against Washington. DeGrom left his second straight start with an arm injury, coming out after three perfect innings against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night with right shoulder soreness. He had an MRI on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery that was reviewed by Mets medical director David Altchek and an outside expert. DeGrom has thrown 65 pitches of 100 mph in first innings since the start of the 2020 season, according to MLB Statcast.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom’s shoulder showed no abnormalities, but the team wasn't ready to commit to him taking his next turn in the rotation.

Diamondbacks Giants Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Humberto Castellanos reacts after allowing a grand slam home run to San Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Arizona can match a dubious mark shared by the 1963 New York Mets and 1943 Philadelphia Athletics when it plays the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead Tuesday night in San Francisco and lost 9-8 when Mike Yastrzemski hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the eighth inning. GET A GRIPNow that Major League Baseball has detailed the coming crackdown on illegal substances, pitchers must get prepared to command their stuff without the same sort of tacky aides. “Just don’t throw for a while, but they also said no surgery,” Glasnow said.

The beleaguered Arizona Diamondbacks have dropped 21 straight on the road, one short of the major league record.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. RIGHT ON SCHEDULEJacob deGrom (6-2) is set to take his regular turn for the New York Mets against the Chicago Cubs after leaving Friday’s outing with right flexor tendinitis. Glasnow is 5-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 14 starts, tied for the most in the majors. “Just don’t throw for a while, but they also said no surgery,” Glasnow said. Center fielder Luis Robert is out with torn right hip flexor and also could be back late in the season.

Now that Major League Baseball has detailed the coming crackdown on illegal substances, pitchers must get prepared to command their stuff without the same sort of tacky aides.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. DeGrom played catch and threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon, a day after he exited after six scoreless innings against San Diego because of right flexor tendinitis. SEVY’S SETBACKYankees right-hander Luis Severino is slated for an MRI a day after being removed from a minor league rehab start with a right groin injury. Severino was making his second rehab appearance following Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, pitching for High-A Hudson Valley against Brooklyn. Orioles lefty Bruce Zimmermann takes his three-game winning streak into his start at Tropicana Field against Rays lefty Josh Fleming.

Jacob deGrom plans to make his next scheduled start for the Mets despite having to leave his most recent outing because of an elbow ailment.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave his most recent outing because of an elbow ailment. Manager Luis Rojas said his ace should be ready to face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. “It’s something that we want to take day by day so today it’s just play catch,” Rojas said. The elbow began to tighten up in the sixth inning Friday, said deGrom, who extended his streak of scoreless innings to 22.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave Friday's game after six innings with flexor tendinitis. Manager Luis Rojas said his ace should be ready to face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The elbow began to tighten up in the sixth inning Friday, said deGrom, who extended his streak of scoreless innings to 22. Myers was caught stealing and was the only runner to reach base on deGrom, who struck out 10.

Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave his most recent outing with an elbow ailment.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings Friday night with right flexor tendonitis, a troubling diagnosis for the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner amid a historically dominant season. DeGrom faced the minimum against the San Diego Padres and had thrown just 80 pitches before being lifted. Over the past two starts — both against the star-studded Padres — deGrom has thrown 13 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk with 21 strikeouts. He entered the game with 121 pitches this season thrown 100 mph or harder, and he topped that mark seven more times.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings with right flexor tendinitis, but the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner said he isn’t troubled by the diagnosis amid a historically dominant season.

Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0.

The Rays and Yankees renew their intense AL East rivalry with a Memorial Day matinee in the Bronx to begin a four-game series.

Braves Mets Baseball A billboard at CitiField announces the postponing of a baseball game Friday, May 28, 2021, in New York. The game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets was postponed due to inclement weather. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves was postponed due to a forecast of rain on Friday night. The manager said he initially thought Alonso, one of 17 Mets on the injured list, would need a rehab assignment. The Braves on Friday placed outfielder Marcell Ozuna on the injured list and recalled Johan Camargo from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. deGrom left the game in the sixth inning after throwing only two warmup pitches. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)MIAMI — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is on track to start Tuesday at home against the Colorado Rockies after being sidelined since May 9 with tightness in his right side. DeGrom threw a side session Sunday. “Everything looked good,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said before his team's game in Miami.

APTOPIX Mets Braves Baseball New York Mets' Kevin Pillar is hit in the face with a pitch from Atlanta Braves pitcher Jacob Webb in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball. The Mets say Pillar will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine the next steps. After the game, Mets manager Luis Rojas said the veteran outfielder was taken to the hospital for a CT scan. The injuries to Walker and Pillar came after the Mets added two regulars to the injured list before the game.

APTOPIX Mets Braves Baseball New York Mets' Kevin Pillar is hit in the face with a pitch from Atlanta Braves pitcher Jacob Webb in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, May 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball. The Mets say Pillar will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine the next steps. After the game, Mets manager Luis Rojas said the veteran outfielder was taken to the hospital for a CT scan. The injuries to Walker and Pillar came after the Mets added two regulars to the injured list before the game.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team was unsure how the issue arose for deGrom, who is 3-2 with a major league-best 0.68 ERA along with 65 strikeouts in 40 innings. DeGrom will also get massages and other treatments on his side — the tightness is centered near his lower-right back — prior to playing catch. You can lose your arm angle, and it can expose some things.”The Mets will have deGrom loosen and throw daily until he's ready for a bullpen session. Both are eligible to return from the 10-day injured list this week, but the Mets haven't decided if they're ready.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___HOLDING THEIR BREATHThe streaking New York Mets anticipate an injury update on Jacob deGrom after the ace pitcher was scheduled for an MRI. The bullpen closed out a 4-2 victory over Arizona to give the Mets their first five-game winning streak since August 2019. RED SOX ROMPRafael Devers gets another chance to tear up Camden Yards as Boston closes its series against the Orioles. “There isn’t a quick fix other than maybe a day off and fight again on Tuesday.”After that day off Monday, the Royals start a seven-game road trip in Detroit.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:___HOLDING THEIR BREATHThe streaking New York Mets anticipate an injury update on Jacob deGrom after the ace pitcher was scheduled for an MRI. The bullpen closed out a 4-2 victory over Arizona to give the Mets their first five-game winning streak since August 2019. RED SOX ROMPRafael Devers gets another chance to tear up Camden Yards as Boston closes its series against the Orioles. “There isn’t a quick fix other than maybe a day off and fight again on Tuesday.”After that day off Monday, the Royals start a seven-game road trip in Detroit.

(AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Francisco Lindor blamed his apparent dugout dustup with Jeff McNeil on a runaway rodent. The story stunk like a skunk, but either way, the night ended in a New York Mets victory. Lindor gathered himself and hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning, setting up the Mets' extra-innings rally to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 Friday night. Moments later, after the inning ended, Mets players rushed into the tunnel adjacent to their dugout, sensing a commotion. Lindor went 2 for 5 and produced his second multi-hit game as a Met.

Red Sox Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night's start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of his outing. “He let us know earlier today that he had some tightness on his right side," Mets manager Luis Rojas said about three hours before game time. “I saw him before coming to the field and he was stretching, trying to feel his right side a little bit, and that's when we started discussing whether he's going to start or not. And then we got to the point where he's not, and he's getting further tests right now and then we're waiting to see some results," h said.

This is a 2019 photo showing Luis Rojas of the New York Mets baseball team. The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team's new manager, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Caught off guard in a quick split with Carlos Beltrn, the New York Mets want some continuity for a change. He has literally trained his whole life to be a manager," Van Wagenen said. He also was New York's outfield coach in 2019 and led the effort in preparing hitters for opposing pitchers, Van Wagenen said.