Mets player Juan Soto resumes his starting role in the lineup following his absence due to a foot injury in the previous game.
In the world of Major League Baseball, the New York Mets continue to make headlines. Here's a roundup of the latest news surrounding the team:
José Castillo has been a standout performer for the Mets this season, boasting a 2.19 ERA in 14 games. However, the team designated him for assignment, and he has since cleared waivers, being outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.
Francisco Alvarez, who was hit in the head by a foul ball on July 30, 2025, has passed the concussion protocol and was diagnosed with a head contusion rather than a concussion. Despite clearing the protocol, Alvarez was held out of the lineup for the Mets' game on August 1, 2025, indicating a cautious approach to his recovery. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza described his treatment as day-by-day, with no specific return date confirmed yet.
The Mets held moments of silence for two recently deceased individuals: Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg and Didarul Islam, a police officer who was one of four people killed in a mass shooting in Midtown.
Juan Soto made his presence felt in his first game with the Mets, playing in right field and going 1-for-4 with an RBI single.
The Mets paid tribute to former player José Buttó before the game with a pregame video. Buttó, who was signed out of Venezuela in 2017 and spent his career with the Mets until he was traded to the Giants, received a round of applause while in the visiting dugout before the game. Buttó tipped his cap to the crowd after walking one and getting the final two outs of the eighth inning for the Giants on Friday.
Mark Vientos extended his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games, and the Mets have safely stolen 29 consecutive bases, the longest active streak in the majors. This is also the longest single-season streak for the Mets since they stole 35 straight bases from May 14-June 29, 2023.
Brandon Waddell, who has been on the IL since July 22 with a right hip impingement, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Saturday.
X-rays on Soto's left foot were negative, but he missed 1 1/2 games due to an injury. Luis Torrens started as catcher in Alvarez's absence.
As of early August 2025, Alvarez's status seems stable, but his exact expected return date to active play has not been announced. Mendoza wants him to complete additional activities before returning.
References:
[1] ESPN
[2] MLB.com
[3] New York Post
[4] MLB Trade Rumors
The New York Mets' business decisions, such as designating Jose Castillo for assignment and sending him to Triple-A Syracuse, have generated scrutiny in the sports media. Meanwhile, the MLB world kept a close eye on Francisco Alvarez's recovery from a head injury, noting his cautious approach to returning to the Mets' lineup after passing the concussion protocol. The Mets' media team also highlighted the team's achievements in baseball, including Mark Vientos's career-high hitting streak and the Mets' longest active streak of safely stolen bases. In the midst of this, the latest developments in the sports and business world were extensively covered by various online media outlets, alongside NFL and NBA news, fulfilling the audience's appetite for diverse sports-related content. [Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4]
