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Juan Soto Had 6-Word Pete Alonso Message After Rockies Game
Juan Soto Had 6-Word Pete Alonso Message After Rockies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Star slugger Pete Alonso is far from done with his New York Mets tenure, but he's already done plenty for them. The four-time All-Star moved into sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time home run list on Sunday. Advertisement Alonso went 3-for-6 with two homers and four RBI in the Mets' 13-5 win over the Colorado Rockies, giving him 243 career homers. The 30-year-old is now nine long balls away from tying club legend Darryl Strawberry. Alonso is slashing .301/.396/.594 with 17 homers and a MLB-high 61 RBI over 66 games. Fellow star Juan Soto opened up about his teammate's greatness after the victory, via SNY. Mets' Pete Alonso (20).Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images "He's Pete. He's a great hitter," the former World Series champion said. Soto was also effective on Sunday, going 3-for-3 with three walks and three runs scored. New York selected Alonso No. 64 overall in the 2016 MLB Draft. The Florida alum made his big-league debut on Opening Day in 2019, and he led baseball with 53 homers that season. He also earned NL Rookie of the Year, All-Star, and All-MLB First Team honors. Advertisement Alonso returned to All-Star status in 2022 and led the NL with 131 RBI. The 6-foot-3-inch, 245-pounder made his playoff debut that season as well, going 3-for-10 with one homer and one RBI in three games. Alonso also made the All-Star team in 2023 and 2024. The slugger helped the Mets reach the NLCS the latter season, slashing .273/.431/.568 with four homers and 10 RBI in the playoffs. That included a walk-off homer to win their Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Related: Rockies Suffer Major Loss Before Mets Game Related: Dodgers Make Move After Mets Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Mets Announce Roster Move After Making Trade
Mets Announce Roster Move After Making Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After their 13-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, the New York Mets are winners of three straight games and eight of their last 10. Despite going through a bit of a rocky patch in May, the Mets are 42-24 and own the best record in the NL. Furthermore, only the 43-24 Detroit Tigers have a better record than they do in the MLB. Advertisement The Mets will head back home and take on the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning on Tuesday. Both teams split their four-game series from April 25-28. Ahead of Tuesday's game, New York made a roster move that could impact their upcoming series. New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports As the Mets look to build off their momentum and continue their season strong, they will aim to put together the best team possible. This includes making some changes to the roster, which they did on Monday. According to the Mets' official X account, the team has selected RHP Justin Garza to the major league roster. In a corresponding move, they optioned LHP Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse. New York acquired Garza from the San Francisco Giants on June 7 for cash considerations. The 31-year-old last appeared in the majors for the Boston Red Sox in 2023. In 18.1 innings that season, Garza had a 7.36 ERA and a 0-2 record. Additionally, he recorded a 1.85 WHIP and had a 1.42 SO/BB ratio. Advertisement Garza's first opportunity to pitch for the Mets will be on Tuesday when they begin their series against Washington. Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Francisco Lindor News Before Rockies Game Related: Mets Make Historic Pete Alonso Announcement During Rockies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
