ICYMI in Mets Land: Bounce back win over Cardinals; key injury updates

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Monday, in case you missed it...

• Brandon Nimmo hit a tie-breaking solo homer in the seventh and Edwin Diaz bounced back while setting down the Cardinals in order in the ninth as the Mets won, 4-3, in the first of three games in St. Louis

• Nimmo feels like he has "more in the tank" amid his recent hot stretch

• Francisco Alvarez took his first step toward a return from thumb surgery

• Kodai Senga is nearing a rehab assignment, and Mets will likely turn to a six-man rotation when he's back

• With his number being retired next month, Darryl Strawberry is eager to thank Mets fans and apologize for leaving via free agency

• The Mets claimed Yohan Ramirez off waivers and DFA'd Max Kranick

• Rising Mets prospect Jonah Tong spoke with SNY about his journey