The Mets returned home to Citi Field on Tuesday night and were shutout by the Nationals, losing 5-0. Jose Butto got the start for New York and was unable to replicate the success he had against the A’s. At the plate, the Mets’ offense threatened, but was not able to capitalize against the Nationals’ pitching, powered by starter Josiah Gray.
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The Mets placed Edwin Uceta on the IL to call up yesterday’s starter, Jose Butto.