Mets rookie RHP Paul Sewald continued his stellar pitching Thursday night, throwing three scoreless innings.

Sewald, who turns 27 today, entered in the top of the fourth inning after starting pitcher Rafael Montero was pulled from the game. Sewald allowed just one hit and one walk, while racking up four strikeouts in three innings. 

Hansel Robles struggled again Monday as he allowed five runs and four hits -- including two home runs -- during the eighth inning, resulting in his first loss of the season and his team's fifth straight defeat.

"Baseball is like that," Robles said after the game, according to the Daily News. "Sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. Some things I can't control."

Robles had last appeared in Saturday's 11-4 loss to Milwaukee, where he gave up four runs on four hits in one inning...

The Mets blew a 7-1 lead and gave up five runs in the eighth inning, including Manny Pina's go-ahead three-run home run off Addison Reed with two outs, as New York lost its fourth straight game with an 11-9 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at Miller Park. >> Box score

Four Mets relievers combined to allow seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings, as the Mets were swept by the Brewers.

The Mets led 7-1 in the sixth inning and 8-3 entering the bottom of the seventh, but Jonathan Villar hit a two-run home run and Jesus Aguilar hit an RBI double to cut it to 8-6.

Josh Edgin, Hansel Robles, Jerry Blevins, Addison Reed, and Jeurys Familia combined to throw four innings of scoreless baseball during the team's win Monday in Atlanta.

Robert Gsellman lasted only five-plus innings, allowing five earned runs and six hits, after which the bullpen locked down the game's final 12 outs.

Maybe the decision was not that controversial given Jeurys Familia's struggles since returning from suspension. Still, Terry Collins exposed himself to the potential for serious second-guessing when, clinging to a two-run lead with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning on Friday night, he pulled his closer and inserted Josh Edgin to face Bryce Harper.

Edgin then coaxed a game-ending 1-2-3 double play and the Mets survived for a desperately needed 7-5 win at Washington to snap a six-game losing streak.

"The way things have been going, that's a big weight off our shoulders," Collins acknowledged postgame. "… Once in a while you have to make a decision. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don't."

Collins indicated that the Mets' skid played big factor in his decision to lift Familia, even though Harper was 1-for-10 in his career against the closer. This is no time to passively manage and let players work out of funks.

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Things you should know about today's game...

1) Josh Edgin got Bryce Harper to ground into a 1-2-3 double play to end the game. Jeurys Familia had loaded the bases with nobody out and struck out Trea Turner before Terry Collins took him out of the game.

2) Travis d'Arnaud homered twice off Max Scherzer and drove in a career-high five runs. After homering in the second to give the Mets a 2-0 lead, d'Arnaud blasted a three-run shot in the fourth to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 lead.

Noah Syndergaard labored through seven innings Thursday against the Phillies, though he struck out 10 batters for the first time this season and threw a season-high 114 pitches.

Syndergaard gave three earned runs as the Mets struggled defensively and committed three errors.

"For the most part, I thought I threw pretty good. Except for that second inning [when] things got a little fluky," Syndergaard later said. "You just have to have a short-term memory and forget about it and get back on the mound. ... I felt great. I thought tonight was the best my mechanics have been in a long time."

Mets manager Terry Collins addressed the team following Sunday's loss to the Marlins, which marked the end of New York's first road trip of the season.

"I just told the guys, 'We came on this road [trip] .500, we're going home above .500,'" Collins revealed to Mike Puma of the New York Post. "We've got to take that as a positive, not a negative. Should we have won more? Maybe. But we didn't. Can't worry about that."

The Mets departed Citi Field with a 3-3 record last week. They began the road trip with a three-game sweep of the Phillies before continuing their success with a 16-inning marathon win Thursday night against the Marlins. But New York went on to lose the next three games in Miami, with the Marlins taking the lead in their final at-bats in all three losses.

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Michael Conforto homered Wednesday as the Mets completed a three-game sweep in Philadelphia, giving him a pair of long balls and a .538 on-base percentage in limited opportunities this season.

Yet the numbers that dictate Conforto no longer belongs in the minor leagues were posted last year. During a pair of stints with Triple-A Las Vegas, Conforto hit .422 with nine homers and 28 RBIs.

In a tie game to start the 12th inning, Mets reliever Rafael Montero let up a single and walked two batters (one intentional) before Matt Kemp hit a two-run double to give the Braves the lead.

The Mets got the tying run to the plate during their next at-bat, but eventually lost the game, 3-1.

In total, Montero was charged with the loss, as well as two runs, three hits and three walks in his first 1.2 innings of the season. Hansel Robles entered the game with a 1-0 lead thanks to six scoreless innings from Jacob deGrom. However, Robles allowed a run to score that tied the game, while being charged with a blown save in the seventh inning...

Zack Wheeler allowed two hits, struck out three and walked two during five scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Marlins, 5-0, in Jupiter.

Seth Lugo allowed eight hits (including three homers) and four runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Mets lots to the Nationals, 6-0, in Port St. Lucie...

It's possible the Mets put three left-handed relievers in their Opening Day bullpen, sources recently told the NY Post's Mike Puma.

According to Puma, lefties Josh Smoker and Josh Edgin are being considered for the 25-man roster, which is expected to also include LHP Jerry Blevins, who signed a two-year deal with the Mets this past winter.

"Smoker's success this spring against righties makes him a possible crossover option who wouldn't be considered a pure lefty specialist," Puma explains. "Edgin has also had success against righties."

Zack Wheeler allowed two runs on three hits while walking one and striking out two in 2 1/3 innings as the Mets lost to the Nationals, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon. 

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Three things to know about today's game

Wheeler's fastball sat between 92 and 95 MPH and touched 97 multiple times. He also featured an impressive slider. It was his second Grapefruit League start...

The Mets beat the Red Sox, 3-2, on Friday afternoon in Fort Myers.

• Mets pitchers took a combined no-hitter into the seventh inning.
• OF Michael Conforto went 2-for-3 with a home run.
• C Travis d'Arnaud went 2-for-2.
• RHP Seth Lugo, who is competing with Robert Gsellman and Zack Wheeler for the fifth spot in the rotation, walked two and struck out three while allowing no hits in two scoreless innings...

 Mets manager Terry Collins spoke with the media on Thursday in Port St. Lucie. Here's what we learned...

• The Mets will send outfielders Juan Lagares and Michael Conforto, infielder Wilmer Flores, and catcher Travis d'Arnaud to their Grapefruit League opener against the Red Sox on Friday. 
• The hope is that David Wright will serve as designated hitter on Saturday.

Mets left-handed reliever Josh Edgin's elbow is healthy and he looks forward to helping the big-league bullpen in 2017, he told SNY's Mets Hot Stove on Thursday night.

Edgin missed all of 2015 recovering from Tommy John surgery. He appeared in 16 games toward the end of last season, during which he was 5.23 ERA (4.02 FIP) and struck out 11 batters in 10.2 innings.

"I had a pretty decent year when I was the team in 2014 and I'd like to pick back up where I left off," he added. "I can get lefties out and that's what I plan on doing."

The Mets will avoid arbitration with LH reliever Josh Edgin, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.

The terms of the deal are not yet known.

Edgin, 30, made $625,000 last season, which was his first year back from Tommy John surgery.

Closer Greg Holland, right-handed relievers Neftali Feliz, Sergio Romo, and Joe Blanton and left-handed relievers Boone Logan and Jerry Blevins are getting the most attention right now on the free-agent market for relievers, according to MLB insiders.

According to the same sources, the Mets are among 10-12 teams looking to add a left-handed reliever, and they're among the 15 or so teams still in the market for a right-handed reliever.

I believe there are more teams interested in Logan than Blevins, with the Mets interested in both. I believe these two men will get guaranteed deals, especially when considering supply and demand. But, as the NY Post's Ken Davidoff pointed out Tuesday, one of the two may want to take a one-year deal so he can be in position for a longer-term deal next winter. In that scenario, Sandy Alderson and the Mets may be that pitcher's best option.

I expect Jeurys Familia will be suspended to start the season. If that's the case, Addison Reed will be the New York Mets' temporary closer. How the bullpen shakes out after that is still a bit of a mystery.

Will Jerry Blevins be back?

Blevins is reportedly seeking a three-year deal, probably worth $15-20 million. The Mets would love to have him back, and I'm sure he'd like to return, but there's no evidence that Sandy Alderson is interested in making this type of commitment to a relief pitcher, even Blevins.

It's a weak market for free-agent relievers. So, free-agent LH reliever Jerry Blevins must have smiled earlier this week when the Cardinals gave LH reliever Brett Cecil a four-year, $30.5 million deal. Because, if that's the high mark for a left-handed reliever, Blevins will be justified asking for at least two years... maybe even three years guarenteed...

The Mets would like to retain pending free agent left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins, but expect him to get "a sizable multiyear offer elsewhere," reports Adam Rubin of ESPN.

Rubin says that might price the Mets out on the 33-year-old Blevins.

Blevins had a 2.79 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 52 strikeouts in 42 innings (73 appearances) for the Mets this past season, while left-handers hit .255 with a .313 OBP and .324 SLG against him.

The Mets took two of three from the Nationals at Citi Field, after which they traveled to Cincinnati where Bartolo Colon allowed one run in six innings Monday during a 5-0 win against the Reds at Great American Ballpark >> Read more

Also on Monday, the Cardinals beat the Pirates, and the Giants lost to the Rockies, moving the Mets to within two losses of both Wild Card spots in the National League...

LH reliever Josh Edgin has been demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Triple-A LH reliever Josh Smoker is set to take his place on the roster Friday.

In his first season back from Tommy John surgery, Edgin, 29, appeared in five games for the Mets after being recalled in early August. 

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His bullpen has been successful this season, ranking fifth in MLB in ERA and WAR, but it has been top-heavy with Addision Reed, Jeurys Familia, and Hansel Robles each logging over 50 innings. A weak collection of middle relievers, spear-headed by the now-departed Antonio Bastardo, has resulted in more close games than there would be otherwise (though the weak offense is the main culprit) and Collins has found it difficult to give them days off when games are tight.

Jacob deGrom allowed just two runs in seven innings but the Mets' offense struggled on Tuesday night. Hansel Robles entered a tie-game in the ninth inning and allowed a two-out, game-winning home run to Trayce Thompson as the Mets lost, 3-2, to the Dodgers >> Read more

Zack Wheeler is still on track to return around July 1 and is expected to ramp up his activity within the next few weeks. >> Read more

Kevin Plawecki is proving he can be an everyday catcher. >> Read more

Josh Edgin was recalled from his rehab assignment and assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas, the Mets announced.

His fastball velocity was only 87-88 mph during his most recent rehab appearance.

Edgin is 3-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 115 relief innings for the Mets during his career, after which he had Tommy John surgery in early 2014.

The Mets split a four-game series with the Padres, which included a 4-3 win on Sunday that moved  New York a half game ahead of the Nationals for first place in the NL East >> Read more

Bartolo Colon hit his first career home run during Saturday's win over the Padres >> Read more

Matt Harvey allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings as the Mets lost to the Braves, 3-0, at Citi Field >> Read more

Harvey, who has been sick, received fluids before his start >> Read more

Neil Walker, Lucas Duda, and Michael Conforto homered, and Noah Syndergaard allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings while striking out nine as the Mets beat the Reds, 5-3 >> Read more

Travis d'Arnaud left Monday's game after the seventh inning due to right shoulder discomfort, and Terry Collins wouldn't rule out a potential disabled list stint >> Read more

Yoenis Cespedes had his knee drained and remains day-to-day >> Read more

Mets officials have been encouraged by left-handed reliever Josh Edgin's rehab appearances with St. Lucie, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reported this past weekend.

Edgin, who had Tommy John surgery in early 2014, is 3-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 115 relief innings for the Mets during his career.

According to Rubin, Edgin is likely to remain with St. Lucie rather than move to a higher level.

The New York Mets were idle on Thursday as they prepare for a nine-game road trip.

Mets on the Road previews New York's three-game series against the Cleveland Indians. >> Read more

Toby Hyde and Rob Brender break down the start of the season. >> Read more

Mets LH reliever Josh Edgin made his second rehab appearance with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday night.

Edgin, 29, threw five pitches, allowed an inherited runner to score on a single and set down two batters with pop ups.

He is 3-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 115 relief innings for the Mets during his career.

Jacob deGrom gets the start when the Mets face Jarred Cosart and the Marlins at Tradition Field at 1:10 p.m. ET on SNY.  

In case you missed it this weekend...

3B David Wright made his Grapefruit League debut on Friday and also played on Sunday >> Read more

RHP Noah Syndergaard will start the Mets' second game of the season against the Royals >> Read more

RHP Zack Wheeler threw off the slope of the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery >> Read more

Mike Piazza, who is in camp working as a guest instructor, weighed in on the 2016 Mets and his recent election to the Hall of Fame >> Read more

The latest Mets Video Diary focused on Piazza >> Watch here

Mets LH reliever Josh Edgin threw off-speed pitches from a mound Saturday for the first time since having Tommy John surgery in March, 2015.

SNY.TV's Rob Brender talked with Edgin about the state of his rehab, what's next, and how he can learn from long-time teammate Jeurys Familia...

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Zack Wheeler was long tossing with Josh Edgin on Thursday morning as part of his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

Sandy Alderson said on Tuesday that the team has held Wheeler back during his rehab process due to their knowledge about Tommy John surgery, among other things. Wheeler is expected to be ready by July 1, Alderson said.

In Port St. Lucie, RHPs Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom threw bullpen sessions, LHP Josh Edgin said he's aiming to return by May 1, and C Travis d'Arnaud said he's ready to play other positions >> Read more

The Mets could eventually try to trade OF Alejandro De Aza>> Read more

ESPN released their list of Top 10 Mets prospects, led by 1B Dominic Smith  >> Read more

The Astros could have interest in free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes, who the Mets have reportedly been keeping in contact with regarding a potential short-term deal >> Read more

The Mets avoided arbitration with RHP's Matt Harvey, Addison Reed, and Carlos Torres, as well as IF Ruben Tejada and LHP Josh Edgin >> Read more

RHP Zack Wheeler is continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery and is still aiming to return to the Mets in June or July >> Read more

The New York Mets have avoided arbitration with relievers Addison Reed, Josh Edgin and Carlos Torres, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Jan. 15).

Reed, 27, will make $5.3 million next season. After being acquired from Arizona at the trade deadline, he posted a 1.17 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets down the stretch.

Torres, 33, will make $1.05 million. He was 5-6 with a 4.68 ERA in 59 appearances last season.

The Mets have tendered contracts to all of their arbitration-eligible players, the team announced on Wednesday.

That list consists of Matt Harvey, Ruben Tejada, Jenrry Mejia, Lucas Duda, Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Carlos Torres and Josh Edgin.

The Mets had until midnight tonight to decide whether to tender contracts to their players under team control.