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The New York Mets suffered a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Thursday, extending their slump in dramatic fashion. Once the hottest team in the National League, the Mets have now dropped nine of their last 10 games—a skid that has erased their once-comfortable advantage in the standings.

CLEVELAND — Jurickson Profar hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves won their season-best fifth straight game, rallying past the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

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Atlanta re-signed Carrasco to a minor-league contract Sunday. After Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment Thursday, the veteran right-hander elected free agency Saturday upon clearing waivers, only to re-sign with the organization a day later.

Ketel Marte will reportedly be shopped in the offseason by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Atlanta Braves could become a landing spot for him.

Fried signed with the Yankees (eight years, $218 million) over the offseason after eight seasons with the Braves. In Atlanta, he made two All-Star Games, won two Gold Gloves and was part of the 2021 World Series-winning team. He notably pitched the decisive Game 6.