Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns noted the team is looking for outside help to strengthen a depleted bullpen due to significant injuries. He acknowledged the possibility of promoting top pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean as relievers if trade efforts fail before the July 31 deadline. Sproat has recently thrived with a 23-inning scoreless streak, while McLean boasts a solid 3.08 ERA and 71 strikeouts in Syracuse.
Randy Jones is a fun baseball story lost in time. He lost 22 games in his sophomore season in 1974 as a member of the San Diego Padres. A year later, he won 20 games with a league-best 2.24 ERA. That year's National League Cy Young runner-up, the next season included a league-high 22 victories along with 25 complete games, 315.1 innings, and maybe the most insane strikeout total you could imagine: only 93.
Aaron Judge hit a solo home run in the first inning, showcasing his power early on against the Mets. His performance throughout the game was critical for the Yankees' success.