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The Mets’ next center fielder is in Binghamton — but is it Carson Benge or Jett Williams? The Mets have enjoyed quality work out of center, but who will be next to take the baton?

The Mets’ next center fielder is in Binghamton — but is it Carson Benge or Jett Williams?

on judging who's got the best bullpen after the trade deadline: t.co/H5yzNW0rcL

Phillies are 2 1/2 games up on Mets. It’s the most separation between the two teams in either direction since June 15.

CLE 3
NYM 2
Final

New York finishes without a hit in its last 18 at-bats. The offense isn't creating chances as it did earlier in the season. It's a seventh loss in eight games.

The Mets are 63-51.

Tyler Rogers' ability to generate soft contact occasionally leads to results like this seventh inning: a pair of grounders from Kayfus and Kwan with low expected batting averages (.150 and .130, respectively) find holes to score a run and put Cleveland ahead, 3-2.

Holmes is done after five innings and 75 pitches. He allowed the two fourth-inning runs, retiring the side 1-2-3 in the other four frames. The Mets prefer Gregory Soto against the lefty-heavy top half of Cleveland's order a third time through in a 2-2 game.

Nine up, nine down, five strikeouts on 41 pitches for Clay Holmes. It's 2-0 Mets in the middle of the third.

Byron Buxton told inquiring teams ‘No,’ and what I learned about the Twins’ trade-deadline sell-off, Part 2 Elsewhere, the Twins thought their prep work paid big dividends in the final hour when multiple moves were made.

Interesting reporting around the league on the Mets’ aggressiveness last week. @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social says they were just behind SD for Mason Miller (www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...) and
@danhayesmlb.bsky.social says they (and ATL) were most aggressive on Buxton
(www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...)

Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they? Because of shaky starting pitching, the Mets are 1-3 since the trade deadline and have lost six of their past seven.

Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they? www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Pete Alonso on the Mets' additions: "It's awesome we get two light shows now" (for Helsley and Diaz).

SF 4
NYM 3
Final/10

Randy Rodriguez gets revenge on Juan Soto and Ronny Mauricio in big spots in the 10th. New York drops into second in the NL East.

The Mets are 62-48.

Pumping 101 mph heat, Helsley recorded three strikeouts around a pair of singles.

With "Hell's Bells" ringing at Citi Field, Ryan Helsley will make his Mets debut in a 3-3 game in the ninth.

Jose Butto will make his Giants debut here against the Mets...in the eighth inning of a 3-2 game...with one out and runners on the corners...and Pete Alonso coming up.

Rogers replaced Butto, they sent Devenski down yesterday for Helsley.

Cedric Mullins will be active tonight for the Mets. Luisangel Acuña optioned.

Mets keep pace in competitive National League with best deadline in a decade Not since 2015 had the Mets acted this aggressively to acquire outside talent and improve the big-league roster.

With their best, most aggressive trade deadline in a decade, the Mets keep pace in the hyper competitive National League:

Yeah, regardless of when a guy is moved to the 60-day, the count starts the day he lands on any injured list. If the Mets moved Winker to the 60 on Sept. 8, he’d still be eligible to come back Sept. 9.

Why the Mets didn’t add to starting rotation at trade deadline If the Mets were going to acquire a starter, it was likely going to have to be someone they viewed as part of their playoff rotation.

Good reporting here from @willsammon.bsky.social on why the Mets didn’t add a starting pitcher:

The Mets’ trade deadline moves show the real value of prospect development - The Athletic This is the type of complete organization the Mets have longed to be since Steve Cohen bought them in the fall of 2020.

David Stearns: "The story of this deadline for us is really an amateur talent acquisition and player development story." @willsammon.bsky.social and I wrote about that last night:

While the Mets still have some hope for Jesse Winker to return this season, his progress from his lower back strain has been slower than expected. Hence, the move to the 60-day IL today (so he's not eligible to return until Sept) and a renewed focus on acquiring a LHB in Mullins.

Mets trade deadline takeaways: Strengthening the bullpen at a reasonable cost - The Athletic The Mets reeled in Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto — arguably the three best rental relievers dealt at the deadline.

The four key takeaways from the Mets' deadline:

Trade grade: Mets look for more offense in CF with trade for Cedric Mullins from Orioles - The Athletic He’s not the All-Star he was earlier in his career, but he remains a good base runner, a league-average hitter, and a decent defender.

Everything you need to know on the Mullins trade, including a grade and the strategy on who the Mets have been giving up in these deals:

Mets try to boost OF production with trade for Cedric Mullins from Orioles: Sources - The Athletic He’s not the All-Star he was earlier in his career, but he remains a good base runner, a league-average hitter, and a decent defender.

First hit on the Mets' acquisition of Cedric Mullins:

Morning podcast: The trade deadline just got crazy. @bradfo is joined by @TimBritton to break down the Mets and Phillies chaos. Lucas Sims also helps explain life when you're dealt at the deadline. Listen: https://t.co/hByJ45oJwP

Broke down the Mets' relief trades on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast this morning:
https://t.co/hByJ45oJwP

The Mets’ trade deadline moves show the real value of prospect development This is the type of complete organization the Mets have longed to be since Steve Cohen bought them in the fall of 2020.

“The Mets beat the market.” Analyzing a big Wednesday for David Stearns and the Mets, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

Mets boost their bullpen, add Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers without trading elite prospects The Mets acquired two relievers for the late innings and didn't give up any of their elite prospects in the process.

Here’s @keithlaw.bsky.social breaking down the Mets’ two deals today:

Trade grades: Mets acquire closer Ryan Helsley from Cardinals for prospects - The Athletic The Mets send three prospects back to St. Louis for Helsley, who is a free agent at the end of the season.

Everything you need to know about the Ryan Helsley trade, including grades:

Mets take dramatic swings to upgrade bullpen - The Athletic In their three-game sweep in San Diego, the Mets saw first-hand the value of a shutdown bullpen. The Padres’ league-best pen held New York to four hits in 47 at-bats, allowing one run in 11 1/3 innings.That’s the kind of pen the Mets are aiming to construct.In Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, the Mets have acquired arguably the two best rental relievers on the market.Rogers is a nightmare on opposing hitters with his submarine arm angle — to the point that the Trajekt system many teams employ to prep for pitchers can't imitate him — and Helsley led the National League in saves just last season. New York can shorten the game now, with Rogers and Helsley joining Reed Garrett, Gregory Soto, Ryne Stanek and Brooks Raley as set-up options to get to Edwin Díaz. Helsley’s ample closing experience also provides manager Carlos Mendoza with the freedom to use Díaz earlier in games if desired. The Mets had lacked that kind of piece since A.J. Minter went down earlier this season.

Quick analysis of the Mets' additions of Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/mlb-trade-deadline-2025-live-updates-news-rumors-deals/bjydUj7trHJP/faMq2UL7aAXV/

Francisco Alvarez is day-to-day with a “head contusion.” He passed concussion protocol.

Juan Soto was unavailable today, Mendoza said.