Is the New York Mets game facing a weather delay? Weather update, expected start time, and more

The Washington Nationals and New York Mets game is facing a weather delay. The first pitch was slated for 7:10 p.m. ET but there is severe weather surrounding Citi Field.

The radar shows there will be activity in the area for the next hour or so. Early predictions for the new start time of the game are 8:10 p.m., given the radar is accurate and the rain goes away.

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Patrick Corbin will be Washington's starting pitcher, while the Mets will give the ball to Carlos Carrasco. The Mets won the series' first game on Friday by a score of 5-1.

The weather has not been the greatest in the New York area lately. Friday's game also consisted of a rain delay that lasted an hour and a half.

It has been raining on the New York Mets all season long

On Saturday, the New York Mets traded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. Scherzer waived his no-trade clause, and the contract details are being worked on.

This comes days after the Mets closer David Roberston was traded to the Miami Marlins. After hearing this, Scherzer asked to speak to the front office about where the team was headed.

Apparently, Scherzer was unhappy with the answer and is now on the move. He is headed to a first-place team with a shot at contending for a World Series title.

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The Mets will likely be involved in a few more trades before the deadline. Their roster has just not worked and they need to get value and start again. Players to watch out for include Tommy Pham and Brooks Raley.

Expect the Mets to look forward to next season. They do not have much hope this year, as they sit 17 games behind the red-hot Atlanta Braves.

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A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

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Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

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