Jeff McNeil has already been taken off his rehab assignments and will be activated on Monday for the Mets’ doubleheader against the Braves at Citi Field.
The Mets have done well for themselves despite missing their key players – at one point last month featuring 18 players on the IL – with a four-game lead in first place entering Sunday.
Yes, the Mets have played the fewest number of games in MLB so far.
Joey Lucchesi will receive an MRI on Monday in New York, four days after the Mets learned of his discomfort.
He walked that sentiment back on Sunday, adding the Mets want to see his MRI results before determining their level of concern for the left-hander.
Jacob deGrom again gave a “thumbs up” to Rojas on Sunday after playing catch, the manager said, indicating he should be available to start against the Braves on Monday.