ICYMI in Mets Land: Edwin Diaz making progress; Max Scherzer fighting to avoid IL

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

• After initially having his start pushed back due to an illness, Carlos Carrasco will make his first rehab outing on Tuesday night with Double-A Binghamton

• Mets closer Edwin Diaz is continuing to make progress during his road back from knee surgery

• Max Scherzer says he's "trying like hell" to avoid the Injured List as he fights through a lingering injury

• The Mets released minor league outfielder Khalil Lee

• 7 Mets, including Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty, were named to Baseball America's updated Top 100 list

• Speaking of prospects, on the latest Baseball Night in NY, the crew discussed if Mark Vientos could help spark the struggling Mets offense