Mets vs. Guardians, May 19: Carlos Carrasco returns, Gary Sanchez arrives as series begins at 7:10 p.m. on SNY

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The Mets seek consecutive series wins as Friday's three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians begins at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Mets notes

- New York continues a six-game homestand at Citi Field after winning two of three against the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays, capped by Thursday's 3-2 victory. The Mets are in search of their second-straight series victory, for the first time since April 7-19 -- when they won four consecutive sets against the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers.

- With a victory, the Mets would return to .500 for the first time since May 6, when New York was 17-17.

- Before the game, the Mets called up former Yankees slugger Gary Sanchez, as SNY's Andy Martino reported Thursday evening. The 30-year-old Sanchez, a two-time All-Star, batted .308 with one home run, two doubles and five RBI in eight games with Triple-A Syracuse after being signed to a minor-league contract May 9.

Who is starting for the Mets?

RHP Carlos Carrasco, who is 0-2 with an 8.56 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 13.2 IP over three starts this season.

He last pitched April 15 -- a 3-2 Mets win at the Oakland Athletics -- yielding two runs on four hits while striking out three, walking one and hitting three batters in 5 IP before his IL stint began April 18 due to elbow inflammation.

Who is starting for the Guardians?

RHP Cal Quantrill, who is 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 45.1 IP over eight starts this season.

He scattered three runs on six hits (one homer) while striking out two and walking three in 6 IP of his latest outing, this past Saturday's 8-6 Guardians win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Guardians continue their three-game series Saturday at 4:10 p.m.

RHPs Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.88 ERA) and Tanner Bibee (1-1, 3.22 ERA) are the probable pitchers.