ICYMI in Mets Land: Series win over Royals; J.D. Martinez getting closer

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

• Jose Butto dominated and the Mets eked out two eighth-inning runs as they beat the Kansas City Royals, 2-1

• Butto is showing he can be a significant piece of the Mets' future

• Carlos Mendoza said Butto will remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future

• J.D. Martinez will resume swinging a bat on Monday

• Two-way prospect Nolan McLean is off to a hot start for the Brooklyn Cyclones

• Dwight Gooden's number retirement ceremony was a long-awaited opportunity to celebrate his career

• Gooden said Sunday was "a dream come true"