On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets will finish their series (at home) with the Kansas City Royals.
The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins Thursday’s game will take the series.
Most recently, the Mets won (on Wednesday) by a score of 6-2.
Mets Cut Recent Giants Player
GettyPresident of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, the Mets announced the news that they had designated Jared Oliva for assignment.
Oliva did not appear in a game for the Mets.
He had recently been acquired off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area had written (on June 23): “Jared Oliva was claimed by the New York Mets. A very cool camp story, and he was thrilled to make the Opening Day roster. Jonah Cox is a similar player and has taken that role.”
Looking At Oliva
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.
Oliva was picked in the 7th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Arizona.
He has spent part of three seasons in the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates (and Giants).
Over .175 with 11 hits, two RBIs, five runs and four stolen bases in 33 games.
Looking At The Mets
GettyA.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets hits the first lead-off home run of his career, a 420-footer, in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 08, 2026 in New York City.
The Mets come into Thursday as the last-place team in the National League East with a 39-54 record in 93 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 20-25 in 45 games at home).
Following the Royals, the Mets will play their final series before the All-Star break against the Boston Red Sox (also at home).
Royals Right Now
GettyJac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals breaks his bat grounding out in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 08, 2026 in New York City.
The Royals come into Thursday as the last-place team in the American League West with a 38-55 record in 93 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 17-29 in 46 games on the road).
New York Mets Cut Recent San Francisco Giants Player