First-inning walks to Lindor and Alonso sandwiched Juan Soto's sacrifice bunt before Nimmo — without even finishing his swing — connected for his fourth career slam. It was his third of the season, matching a Mets record, and his third home run in four games.

Mets Reportedly Eyeing $77 Million Pitcher After Subway Series Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mets took the first game of a three-game set from the crosstown foe Yankees, a slugfest that provided fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Before the second of the game of their series against the Yankees got underway this afternoon, the Mets added recently-signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop, who was recently designated for assignment by the Mariners, to their active roster. And the team designated Tyler Zuber for assignment in a corresponding move.

Zach Pop signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets and joined their bullpen Saturday before a Subway Series game against the Yankees

The New York Mets placed right-hander Jose Butto on the 15-day injured list Friday due to an unspecified illness.

Before the team’s 6-5 victory over the Yankees on Friday, it was José Butto joining the IL with what the Mets classified as an illness. Manager Carlos Mendoza declined to specify the ailment but said it’s not something expected to keep the right-hander sidelined long term and he will likely return immediately after the All-Star break without needing a minor league rehab appearance.