On Thursday, the New York Mets will have the day off following a series with the Atlanta Braves.
They most recently lost by a score of 6-3 (and dropped two out of three in the series).
The Mets will now return home to host the Washington Nationals on Friday night at Citi Field.
New York Mets Release Shortstop
GettyJackson Cluff #85 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Ahead of their series with the Nationals, the Mets announced the news that they had released a player from their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on August 12): “Syracuse Mets released SS Jackson Cluff.”
Cluff did not appear in a game for the Mets at the MLB level.
He had been with their Triple-A affiliate.
The 29-year-old was batting .169 with six home runs, 17 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 62 games.
GettyZack Short #38 of the New York Yankees is caught stealing by Jackson Cluff #85 of the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Cluff was picked in the 6th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Nationals.
He has spent seven seasons at the Minor League level (and has yet to make his MLB debut).
It will be interesting to see if Cluff gets picked by up by another team before the end of the 2026 season.
Looking At The Mets Right Now
GettyBo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammate Luis Robert Jr. #88 after a home run during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Mets are currently at the bottom of the National League East with a 53-69 record in 122 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 25-34 in 59 games at home).
Following the Nationals, the Mets will remain at Citi Field to host the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Looking At The Nationals Right Now
GettyJacob Young #30 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Nasim Nuñez #26 after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Nationals Park on August 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Nationals are currently the fourth-place team in the National League East with a 59-63 record in 122 games.
They will finish their series with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon.
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