The Mets dropped their third straight game, losing to the Padres 2-1. Chris Bassitt was excellent, striking out eleven Padres over seven innings of work. Bassitt’s only mistake came on the pitch following a pitch that should have been strike three to Manny Machado, but Machado sent the next pitch over the wall for a two-run homer. That turned out to be the difference in the game, as the Mets offense looked hapless for a second straight night, scratching a run in the ninth inning off closer Taylor Rodgers, which proved to be too little too late.
The Mets acquired catcher Michael Perez from the Pirates for cash considerations.