SAN DIEGO (AP) — Light-hitting catcher Freddy Fermin launched his first homer this season to lift the San Diego Padres over the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Anderson Severino has yet to appear for the New York Mets this season, and the front office has already made a definitive decision regarding his status for the remainder of the year.

On Saturday, he was a late scratch from the Syracuse lineup. Shortly after, the Mets officially confirmed that Polanco had been experiencing ankle soreness while on his rehab assignment and that he would be heading back to New York for further evaluation.

Jorge Polanco's minor league rehabilitation assignment was halted Saturday because of ankle soreness and the Mets first baseman will return to New York for further evaluation. Polanco has been sidelined since mid-April with left Achilles bursitis.

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are in a virtual deadlock with the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade.

Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jared Young and Luis Torrens hit home runs and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Friday.

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Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.

Mired in the NL East basement, MLB insider Jon Heyman thinks the New York Mets might end up selling and doing well at the trade deadline.