Oliva entered MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who drafted him in the seventh round in 2017. He made his debut in 2020, appearing in six games and batting .188, and played 20 games in 2021, hitting .175. After spending the 2022 season in Triple-A, he was designated for assignment by the Pirates and claimed by the Los Angeles Angels. He spent the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons in the minors with the Angels, Seattle Mariners, and Milwaukee Brewers before signing with the Giants earlier this season.
He made the Giants’ Opening Day roster but appeared in only seven games, batting .143. He sustained a hamate fracture that put him on the injured list before being designated for assignment and claimed by the Mets. Although the Mets claimed Oliva off waivers, he did not appear in an MLB game for them and played only four games in the Mets’ organization before his release.
Peralta’s struggle and the Mets’ season
The Mets have endured a tough stretch, losing back-to-back games as they attempted to avoid a sweep by the Boston Red Sox. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, who called his own pitches, struggled, issuing five walks and allowing two runs in a 4-0 loss at Citi Field. After the game, Peralta acknowledged his control issues and expressed determination to improve, highlighting the ongoing effort to regain command and consistency.
New York sits near the bottom of the standings, with a 40-56 record and last place in the National League East.
Draft notes and prospects
In the 2026 MLB Draft, the Mets selected Arkansas right-handed pitcher Carson Wiggins with the 27th overall pick. Wiggins is recovering from Tommy John surgery, which introduces some risk, but the organization believes he has frontline upside and a strong repertoire. The Mets also drafted University of Texas outfielder Aiden Robbins 92nd overall, a pick that was highly anticipated given Robbins’ performance against SEC competition. Additionally, the Mets selected left-hander Shane Sdao from Texas A&M with their final pick on Day 1.
Overall, the Mets continue to integrate young talent while navigating a challenging season, balancing immediate needs with a focus on long-term development.
