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Jose Iglesias will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at the Mets game.

Ketel Marte is undergoing tests

His knee is the issue: he's heading back to Arizona.

Ketel Marte is returning to Arizona to get an MRI on his knee, per @NickPiecoro. pic.twitter.com/mYwv7njqHW

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 18, 2026

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— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 18, 2026

Speaking of legends: Roberto Clemente would have turned 92 today.

Remembering the Great One on what would have been his 92nd birthday. pic.twitter.com/4VWSqTQh2W

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 18, 2026

Trey Mancini Retires

He had a great career.

Trey Mancini has officially announced his retirement pic.twitter.com/VETOk8jYOS

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 18, 2026

CJ Abrams Doesn't Want to Go to Second Base

But if he has to, he'll go.

CJ Abrams' agent told The Athletic that he's uneasy about the move to second base, but is eager to put the team first. Paul Toboni said that if he were Abrams, he'd be upset too.

On two sides that praised each other as strong partners and are seeking common ground: https://t.co/plIIg5Qd7I

— Spencer Nusbaum (@spencernusbaum_) August 18, 2026

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