Overview

• New York beat Detroit 10-8 on Labor Day behind Juan Soto’s grand slam and two-run triple, overcoming only 3 2/3 innings from starter Sean Manaea.
• The Mets used a bullpen relay to close it out, including a four-out save by Edwin Díaz, and hold a four-game cushion over the Reds in the NL wild-card race.
• Over the weekend, Miami took three of four from New York and the Mets surrendered 32 runs, a series that included Sandy Alcantara hitting Mark Vientos and a benches-clearing exchange.
• MLB active rosters expanded to 28 on Sept. 1, and the Astros are evaluating rehab options such as Luis Garcia, with manager Joe Espada also naming Lance McCullers Jr. as a candidate.
• The Mets are expected to bring up infielder Luisangel Acuña for the stretch run, according to reporting from the New York Post.