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Astros Consider Pressly Reunion Following Red Sox Sweep; Mets Tighten NL East Grip

New York solidified its bullpen by designating Rico Garcia for assignment to open a 40-man spot after snapping a four-game skid

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 01: Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 01, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • The Astros were swept in Boston on August 3 as Lucas Giolito delivered eight one-run innings and Houston collapsed defensively in a six-run fourth inning.
  • Manager Joe Espada said the club didn’t play its cleanest over the weekend and Houston is exploring a reunion with former closer Ryan Pressly to bolster late-inning depth.
  • Houston still leads the AL West by 3.5 games but faces fresh scrutiny after passing on re-acquiring Justin Verlander at the trade deadline.
  • The Mets snapped a four-game skid with a 12-6 win over the Giants on August 2, highlighted by Pete Alonso’s 250th career homer and strong outings from their revamped bullpen.
  • New York opened a 40-man roster spot by designating Rico Garcia for assignment following its deadline acquisitions of Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto while holding a half-game NL East lead.