Cardinals vs Mets Odds

#1 RF

Starling Marte: Expected back Tuesday

Apr 29th

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that he expects Marte (personal) to be activated from the bereavement list Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#8 P

Kodai Senga: Aiming to return when eligible

Apr 29th

Senga (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch live batting practice session Monday and said afterward that he thinks he'll return from the 60-day injured list around when he's first eligible to be activated May 27, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#2 1B

DJ Stewart: Losing work to J.D. Martinez

Apr 29th

Stewart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#2 CF

Tyrone Taylor: Garners third straight start

Apr 29th

Taylor will start in right field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 C

Tomas Nido: Taking control of catching gig

Apr 29th

Nido will start at catcher and bat ninth Monday against the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#2 C

Omar Narvaez: Playing second fiddle to Nido

Apr 29th

Narvaez is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 3B

Brett Baty: On bench versus righty

Apr 29th

Baty is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#16 PROS

Jonah Tong: Bumped up to High-A

Apr 29th

The Mets promoted Tong from Single-A St. Lucie to High-A Brooklyn on Monday.

#1 1B

Pete Alonso: Reaches 200 career homers

Apr 29th

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.

#1 SS

Francisco Lindor: Showcases power, speed

Apr 28th

Lindor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two stolen bases during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

#1 P

Jose Quintana: Spins gem against STL

Apr 28th

Quintana didn't factor into the decision, allowing one run on three hits and a walk across eight innings Sunday against St. Louis. He struck out three.

#3 P

Tylor Megill: Set for second rehab start Thursday

Apr 28th

Megill (shoulder) is scheduled to make the second start of his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Binghamton, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#7 P

David Peterson: Kicks off rehab assignment

Apr 28th

Peterson (hip) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A St. Lucie, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#1 DH

J.D. Martinez: Not in Sunday's lineup

Apr 28th

Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#9 BP

Adrian Houser: Rotation spot secure for now

Apr 27th

Houser (0-3) took the loss Saturday versus the Cardinals, permitting six runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 frames.

#4 BP

Drew Smith: Lands on IL

Apr 27th

The Mets placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

#1 CF

Harrison Bader: Resting Saturday

Apr 27th

Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#5 P

Jose Butto: Hit hard in Friday's loss

Apr 27th

Butto (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell, 4-2, to the Cardinals, giving up four runs on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

#2 3B

Zack Short: Removed from 40-man roster

Apr 26th

Short was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday.

#1 BP

Reed Garrett: Awarded fourth win

Apr 25th

Garrett (4-0) got the win over the Giants on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over two innings while striking out four.

#4 P

Sean Manaea: Fans six in no-decision

Apr 25th

Manaea did not factor into the decision in a win over the Giants on Wednesday, hurling 4.2 shutout innings while allowing four hits and four walks. He struck out six.

#2 P

Luis Severino: Little run support in loss

Apr 24th

Severino (2-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Giants, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out five over six innings.

#3 C

Francisco Alvarez: Undergoes thumb operation

Apr 23rd

Alvarez underwent surgery on his left thumb Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

#7 BP

Sean Reid-Foley: Returns from injured list

Apr 22nd

The Mets activated Reid-Foley (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

#7 BP

Michael Tonkin: Exits 40-man roster again

Apr 22nd

The Mets designated Tonkin for assignment Monday.

#3 BP

Brooks Raley: Expected to miss minimum time

Apr 21st

Raley (elbow) had an MRI on Sunday, which revealed no structural damage in his left elbow, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#1 CL

Edwin Diaz: Collects first hold Saturday

Apr 20th

Diaz walked two and struck out two in a scoreless two-thirds of an inning Saturday, recording his first hold of the season in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers.

#1 2B

Jeff McNeil: Nabs first steal of year

Apr 16th

McNeil went 0-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Pirates.

#2 BP

Adam Ottavino: Collects win Monday

Apr 16th

Ottavino (1-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth inning Monday to record a win over the Pirates.

#1 LF

Brandon Nimmo: On base three times Sunday

Apr 15th

Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Royals.