Mets, 1st-rounder Dunn reach deal

The Mets have signed 2016 first-round Draft pick Justin Dunn, a right-handed pitcher out of Boston College who was selected No. 19 overall. According to MLBPipeline.com’s Jim Callis, the signing is for the full pick value of $2,378,800. The club has not confirmed the amount.

Mets put Henderson on DL, recall Gilmartin

Mets reliever Jim Henderson, who returned to the Majors this year following a second shoulder surgery, is back on the disabled list with an injury in that joint. The Mets placed Henderson on the DL before Tuesday’s game and recalled left-hander Sean Gilmartin, who had been starting games for Triple-A Las Vegas.

d’Arnaud returns; Mets option Plawecki

As expected, the Mets activated catcher Travis d’Arnaud from the disabled list in time for Tuesday’s game against the Royals. D’Arnaud had not played since April 25 due to a partially torn right rotator cuff. To clear roster space, the Mets optioned backup Kevin Plawecki to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Mets opt to line up Thor for start vs. Nationals

Seeking to line up their best pitchers against the Nationals next week, the Mets made a late switch to their rotation on Tuesday. Noah Syndergaard, who was originally scheduled to start the opener of a two-game set against the Royals at Citi Field, will instead pitch on Wednesday. Bartolo Colon was moved up a day to start in his place.

Betts takes lead in 4-way charge for third OF spot in AL

Mookie Betts of the Red Sox has moved into the third starting American League outfield spot as that race tightened in the past week, and the Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista is also making a big charge despite going on the disabled list with an injured right big toe, as a mere 133,097 votes separate four candidates for that final spot as we hit the homestretch of the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot.