As of 9:00am EST today, here are today’s Mets minor league starting pitchers:
Reno Aces @ Las Vegas 51s, 10:05pm EST
Charles Brewer (4-8. 4.95 ERA) vs. Jacob deGrom (3-1, 3.00 ERA)
deGrom is rumored to be one of the pitchers the Mets were considering to call up for a spot start in the big leagues Friday, so we’ll see how long he throws tonight, if he does. He won his second straight start on July 18th against Reno, starting his second half on the right foot. He allowed two runs on six hits, no walks, and three strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched. This is his seventh start since being promoted to Triple-A, but will only be his second start at Cashman Field.
Reading Fightin’ Phils @ Binghamton Mets, 6:35pm EST
Jesse Biddle (4-9, 3.19 ERA) vs. Noah Syndergaard (2-0, 2.16 ERA)
Syndergaard showed he is indeed human in his first start back from the MLB Futures Game. He earned his second-straight no decision on July 17th against Richmond. The right-hander allowed three runs on seven hits (two home runs), three walks, and five strikeouts in five innings pitched. The biggest difference in his last start compared to his first four were the amount of walks. Prior to allowing three free passes, Syndergaard walked just four in 20 innings pitched.
St. Lucie Mets @ Daytona Cubs, 5:05 ET
Rainy Lara (3-3, 2.86 ERA) vs. Zach Cates (8-7, 3.83 ERA)
St. Lucie Mets @ Dayton Cubs, immediately after
Lara is taking the mound today for the first time since getting his third FSL win of the year against Dunedin on July 14th. He allowed two runs on three hits, one walk, and two strikeouts in four innings of relief. He’ll look to get his first win on the road for St. Lucie. In 11 innings pitched, he is 0-2 with a 3.27 ERA, and a .302 opponent batting average away from Tradition Field.
Savannah Sand Gnats @ DelMarva Shorebirds, 7:05pm EST
Luis Cessa (5-2, 3.02 ERA) vs. Luc Rennie (0-2, 10.00 ERA)
Cessa earned his first win since June 15th his last time on the mound against Greenville. He allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits, no walks, and six strikeouts in seven innings pitched. It was his longest outing since he went seven innings on June 23rd, and it’s the first time he hasn’t allowed a walk since June 9th against Rome. Cessa hopes to stay out of the loss column tonight, as he’s been able to do since May.
Brooklyn Cyclones @ Lowell Spinners, 7:00pm EST
Seth Lugo (2-2, 5.24 ERA) vs. TBD
Lugo earned his second victory of the year on July 17th against Mahoning Valley. The right-hander allowed two runs on five hits (one homer), three walks, and three strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched. He’ll be looking to cut down on the walks in this start; in 22.1 innings pitched this season, he’s allowed 22 hits and 11 walks, compared to 14 strikeouts. Lugo will also be trying to lower his 6.92 road ERA, compared to a 2.89 ERA at MCU Park.
Elizabethton Twins @ Kingsport Mets 7:00pm EST
The K-Mets kick off a series at home tonight against Elizabethton. The probable starters haven’t been announced as of yet.
GCL Mets @ GCL Cardinals, 12:00pm EST
The Mets are hoping to break their current three-game losing streak this afternoon against the Cardinals. The probable starters haven’t been announced yet.