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This comes after an ESPN report on Monday which detailed that Porter sent “explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016.” Porter acknowledged sending the messages when contacted by ESPN on Monday, but denied that the explicit images were of him, saying that they were “kinda like joke-stock images.” Mets president Sandy Alderson released a statement late Monday saying that the team was gathering the facts, but Porter’s dismissal was a foregone conclusion. Cohen acted swiftly Tuesday morning, saying that there should be “zero tolerance for this type of behavior.” Assistant general manager Zack Scott, who was the runner-up for the GM job earlier this offseason, will presumably take on an increased role following Porter’s exit.

Ragans, who left Wednesday’s game after three innings, was hoping to avoid the IL stint, but he’ll miss at least two starts now. Stephen Kolek will take his rotation spot. Ragans is 1-4 with a 4.84 ERA this season.

Kolek was sent down after giving up three runs over six innings in a spot start Wednesday, but now he’s in the rotation with Cole Ragans going down. He’ll likely start Tuesday or Wednesday against the White Sox. If he performs well, there’s a chance he could retain a spot after Ragans returns.

Cruz surrendered four homers and eight runs over five innings in his first stint with the Royals this season. He’ll rejoin the bullpen.

Cerantola made two appearances in two days with the Royals, walking four and giving up three runs in three innings. Now he’s going back down in exchange for a fresh arm.

Donovan had been out since Apr. 18 with a groin strain. His return should send Leo Rivas to the bench and J.P. Crawford back down to the bottom third of Seattle’s lineup.

The Mariners must be confident that Cal Raleigh is ready to resume catching regularly. Pereda was 2-for-5 while helping to fill in for him behind the plate this week.

Aleman had yet to allow an earned run and had struck out 18 in 12 innings as a reliever at Columbus. The 2021 10th-round pick out of Florida will be making his major league debut.

With his velocity down a bit from last year, Brogdon had given up five homers in 15 1/3 innings, leaving him with a 5.28 ERA. Still, since he’s making only $900,000 on his deal with the Guardians, someone might pick him up off waivers.