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NEW YORK – For an agonizing matter of seconds that felt like minutes, the entire focus of CitiField turned to first base umpire Chad Whitson and his decision.

Whenever, wherever was a lie!

The New York starting backstop will be out for six weeks after X-rays revealed a broken bone in his left wrist.

He was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this month.

The 22-year-old is re-entering the MLB draft this summer.

William Contreras seemed to be a much better option than Orlando Arcia. Contreras became a run-producing machine during the three weeks when Arcia was buried on the bench. But Braves manager Brian Snitker called on Arcia, not Contreras, when he needed a designated hitter against the Red Sox.

WASHINGTON — Taijuan Walker contributed by far his best start of the year — seven innings, no runs, three hits — to help the Mets nab a 4-1 win against the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

SAN DIEGO — The Padres could be acquiring another infielder on a low-risk contract.

Bad baseball can be so wonderful.