Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Mets have a number of holes to fill before August 1, some more important than others. With the MLB trade deadline looming on July 31, the Mets find themselves in an unusual spot: right in the playoff hunt, yet undeniably flawed. Here’s a ranked look at the Mets’ four main areas of need — keeping in mind that all have a possibility of … [Read more...] about A ranking of the Mets’ trade deadline needs
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Open Thread: Mets vs. Angels, 7/23/25
Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Mets look to finish off the homestand with a sweep of the Angels behind Sean Manaea. Mets lineup Brandon Nimmo - LF Francisco Lindor - SS Juan Soto - RFP ete Alonso - 1B Starling Marte - DH Brett Baty - 2B Mark Vientos - 3B Luis Torrens - C Tyrone Taylor - CF Sean Manaea - LHP Angels lineup Zach Neto - SS Nolan Schanuel - 1B Mike Trout - … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Mets vs. Angels, 7/23/25
Mets to activate Jose Butto, option Justin Garza
Brad Penner-Imagn Images The bullpen arm returns from a stint on the IL after recovering from an undisclosed illness. The Mets continue their slew of roster moves, activating reliever Jose Butto from the 15-day IL. To make room, they option fellow reliever Justin Garza back to Triple-A Syracuse. On July 4th, Butto was placed on the injured list due to an undisclosed … [Read more...] about Mets to activate Jose Butto, option Justin Garza
Potential Mets target Griffin Jax ‘emotionally torn’ about Twins trade possibility
The conflicting emotions of a trade could come into play at the trade deadline at the end of this month — and the Mets could be the team forcing the Twins pitcher into those feelings. … [Read more...] about Potential Mets target Griffin Jax ‘emotionally torn’ about Twins trade possibility
Padres Have Discussed Dylan Cease With Several Teams
The Padres have spoken to several teams about the possibility of trading right-hander Dylan Cease, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney. The Cubs, Mets and multiple AL East clubs have had some talks with San Diego, per the report. Separately, Olney’s colleague Jeff Passan also suggests that Cease has come up in trade talks, though that’s framed as other clubs approaching the Padres and … [Read more...] about Padres Have Discussed Dylan Cease With Several Teams