The Mets have activated Sean Manaea for the first time this season, but he is only available out of the bullpen for now.

The KC bullpen held its own. The Mets (55-41) scored three runs - including a Juan Soto two-run homer - and registered six hits. If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

In likely his final appearance before the All-Star break, Edwin Diaz gave the Mets two innings to close out the Royals on Saturday.

A frustrating first half to a season that began with playoff expectations is wrapping up the same way it started for the Royals: missed chances, failed execution and costly mistakes. The Royals’ 3-1 d

In the eighth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Royals drew the short end of an official replay review. It was the second time in consecutive days that a baserunner was called out.

Senga was again helped out by Mauricio, as he finished his night with a much-needed clean fourth inning. He threw 67 pitches in his first start back and allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out four over four scoreless innings -- he lowered his ERA to 1.39 on the year.

The Mets' 2024 ace is ready for his '25 debut. Sean Manaea, re-signed in the offseason after a career year last season, was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and will pitch against the Royals in the final game of the first half.

The Royals (46-49) failed to respond as they snapped their four-game winning streak. It was a tough night for the KC pitching staff. The club surrendered eight walks against the Mets and each one proved costly.