Get the Injury Report for Mets vs Rays – Wednesday September 2nd, 2026

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Tampa Bay Rays

New York Mets Insights

• Justin Hagenman – Over/Under 14.5 Pitching Outs (-105/-125)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Justin Hagenman to have a pitch count today, projecting a maximum of 81 pitches.
  Explain: A pitcher who is on a pitch count is likely to be pulled from the game earlier, record fewer outs, and generate fewer strikeouts.
• Bo Bichette – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-200/+155)
  As it relates to his batting average ability, Bo Bichette is projected as the 6th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available. Batting average is the most common measure of a player’s ability to generate hits.
• New York Mets – Moneyline (+140)
  The 4th-best projected offense of the day in terms of overall hitting skill is that of the the New York Mets.
  Explain: A pitcher who faces a strong opposing offense will be more likely to underperform his usual performance, particularly in terms of hits and runs, in that game.

Tampa Bay Rays Insights

• Griffin Jax – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-135/+105)
  With 6 bats who hit from the other side in the opposing team’s projected offense, Griffin Jax encounters a tough challenge while lacking the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in today’s outing.
  Explain: Right-handed pitchers perform worse against left-handed hitters (and visa-versa). If several hitters hold this advantage against the pitcher, it can have a huge impact on whether he will perform well or struggle on any given day.
• Yandy Diaz – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+115/-150)
  Considering Justin Hagenman’s large platoon split, Yandy Diaz will be at an enormous disadvantage batting from the same side of the plate in today’s matchup.
  Explain: Right-handed hitters perform better against left-handed pitchers (and visa-versa). This can have a huge impact on whether a hitter will perform well or struggle on any given day.