On Tuesday, the New York Mets will host the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.
The series was supposed to start on Monday night (but the game was postponed).
UPDATE: The Mets lost 9-6.
Mets Acquire 3-Year Player From SF Giants
GettyJared Oliva #56 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, news came out that the Mets had acquired Jared Oliva off waivers.
SNY Mets wrote: “The Mets have claimed outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Oliva has played parts of three seasons in the major leagues and played for the Giants earlier this season.”
Oliva has played parts of three seasons in the major leagues and played for the Giants earlier this season.
Oliva had appeared in seven games for the Giants this year.
The 30-year-old has also spent part of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2020-21).
Social Media Reacts To Oliva Claim
GettyJared Oliva #14 of the Pittsburgh Pirates avoids a high inside pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on July 21, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Anthony DiComo: “The Mets claimed outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Oliva was DFA’d last week after going 1-for-7 during a brief run with San Francisco. That was his first stint in the Majors in five years.”
Susan Slusser: “Nice to see Jared Oliva get claimed by the Mets – I hope he gets a chance to play more somewhere because he was super fun to watch this spring and a great talker, too.”
@j_oesilver22: “Why do I feel like he’s gonna get called up and actually get ABs soon?”
@DumGuy12345678: “He will be batting 4th by end of week 😀”
@AnthonyChinni3: “#METS claim Jared Oliva a 31 year old career minor league for AAA outfield depth?”
Mets Right Now
GettyCarson Benge #3 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Mets come into Tuesday’s showdown as the last-place team in the National League East with a 34-43 record in 77 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 18-18 in 36 games at Citi Field).
Following their series with the Cubs, the Mets will host Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
New York Mets Acquire 3-Year MLB Player From SF Giants