Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens were all absent from the starting lineup for a second straight day, leaving the Mets thin in the lineup for their 12-7, series-opening win over the Braves on Friday night. McNeil underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder that, according to Mendoza, didn’t show structural damage.

On a night when the Braves celebrated the 30th anniversary of their 1995 World Series title, Mets rookie starter Nolan McLean earned his second MLB win in as many big league starts and helped New York’s offense spoil Atlanta’s fun.

New York Mets (68-60, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (58-70, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (10-6, 3.64 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 105 strikeouts);

Ryne Stanek began the season as a top Mets bullpen option but is nearing the final month just struggling to maintain a roster spot.

Upon swinging over the final pitch of the Mets’ 9-3 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, Juan Soto grimaced, took a few steps backward and spent a long moment staring into space. He tu

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (sore right shoulder) and left fielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) were held out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Nationals.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivered some injury updates on Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens prior to Friday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.