Mets Morning News for August 29, 2026

New York City witnessed the Mets' continued struggles as they suffered a loss to the Houston Astros in their series opener on August 28, 2026. The Mets managed to score just a single run off Carson Benge's RBI double, while Christian Scott held Houston scoreless until the sixth inning. Houston capitalized on that point, bringing three runs home to secure the victory, which was all they required.

The Mets have made some roster moves, including promoting Andy Green from the 40-man to the 60-man IL. Andy Green announced that he intends to prioritize his family over continuing as the team's manager. Meanwhile, AJ Ewing continues to struggle at the plate, but his manager sees potential in his at-bats.

AJ Ewing's recent struggles have been a topic of conversation, with Devin Williams offering insights into his injury, season, and the performance of the bullpen in his absence. The environment at Citi Field has been better recently, with Nolan McLean having success despite limiting his signature sweeper pitch. Jonah Tong's development continues as he progresses in the minor leagues.

Around the National League East, Atlanta's power hitting was evident as they defeated the Rockies 6-4, while also dealing with injury concerns for several pitchers. The Phillies made a dramatic comeback against the Angels, securing a 5-3 win when Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead grand slam in the final out.

Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Kent picked up his first major league win with solid pitching in a 9-2 victory against the Marlins.

In other MLB news, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to have resolved their future ballpark situation after a successful vote. Justin Verlander plans to make one final appearance with the Tigers before retiring at season's end. Tarik Skubal returned to Detroit and had a successful, emotional performance. Five teams were listed by MLB.com as potential surprises in October if they qualify for the playoffs.

Max Fried is set to return from the injured list for the Yankees. A Dominican prospect suspended by MLB after falsifying his age and identity was a notable story yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue.