Mets Morning News: Mejia released by Mets

Meet the Mets

Despite his lifetime ban being lifted earlier this year, the Mets released Jenrry Mejia on Tuesday.

Fredi Gonzalez is among the four candidates the Mets are interviewing for their bench coach opening.

Around the National League East

The Phillies added three players to their 40 man roster.

With the signing of Kurt Suzuki, the Nationals can be patient with their catching needs.

The Marlins claimed Julian Fernandez off of waivers. They also DFA’d the longest tenured member of the team, Derek Dietrich.

Around Major League Baseball

Adrian Beltre announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. Benjamin Hoffman writes he was an all-time great you failed to notice.

MLB.com looks at what’s next for the Mariners following the trade of James Paxton.

The Rays surprisingly cut C.J Cron.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

The 2018-2019 AAOP finalists were announced.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 1970, Tommie Agee became the first player in Mets history to win a Gold Glove.