Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Herget (57) throws a pitch in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great

It was the 39th time in the modern era (since 1901) that a hitter got nailed three times in one game. It’s happened to 34 different players — the only previous Reds batter was Derek Dietrich at Milwaukee on June 21,

Ahead of Friday’s 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets finally activated Raley, who underwent Tommy John surgery last May, off the 60-day injured list. Despite his extended absence, Raley, 37, is confident in his “stuff.”

The New York Mets could upgrade their outfield by acquiring a struggling slugger from a disappointing American League club.

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is nearing a return, with Carlos Mendoza hinting he could be back “at any moment.”

Kicking off Wright’s big weekend at Citi Field, where the captain’s No. 5 will be retired and he’ll be inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame, Collins spoke to reporters on Friday. There, he revealed why he named Wright captain ahead of the 2013 season.

“Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clasé,” New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday. “Prices are understandably high. They are seen as not too likely to trade either top pen guy, and with MLB’s easiest closing schedule, they aren’t even a certain seller.”

The New York Mets are in the market for pitching ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with the club known to be interested in All-Star starting pitcher Mitch Keller. However, there is a far less heralded pitcher whom New York is also eyeing for a trade this month.