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Christian Scott nears end of rehab process. Where does he fit in Mets' plans?

Christian Scott is nearing the end of his rehab process for 2025. He has found ways to improve, too. On his last couple of months and where he may fit in the Mets' plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? Outside of Nolan McLean, the Mets are probably willing to consider dealing any player in hypothetical trade talks.

Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

For clarification regarding the Mets coaching staff: New York invited first base coach Antoan Richardson back for next season, but the two parties haven't yet reached an agreement on a renewal, The Athletic has learned. Thus, it's possible he winds up elsewhere.

Mets to hire Kai Correa, Jeff Albert in coaching roles: Sources

On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes are among the coaches who will not return.

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Mets must revise their thinking on rotation, defense to avoid mistakes of 2025 The Mets clearly need change, but not in a knee-jerk kind of way. Their future requires hard decisions.

The shine is off Stearns and Mendoza. Worse than starting at zero, they’re playing from behind. This year’s meltdown will forever be attached to them — until it’s not. There’s only one thing that changes legacy, and they know it.
On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse Talented, yes, but this year's Mets lacked sizzle. They were MLB's only team never to mount a ninth-inning comeback.

How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

The New York Mets' collapse is one of the worst you'll ever see. Despite being 21 games over .500 in June and owning baseball's best record at the time, the Mets failed to make the playoffs. Making things worse, no one "chased" them down. They just blew it.

Mets will start Clay Holmes tomorrow. Hearing that if anyone has the inside track on starting Sunday, it's David Peterson, but he's available out of the pen before then. So is Sean Manaea. Jonah Tong could be available out of the pen on Sunday.

The Mets are designating outfielder Jose Siri for assignment, league sources tell The Athletic.

Hit us with your Mets questions. We're already off to a great start.

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Why the Mets’ playoff fate hinges on the talent, poise and brotherhood of 3 young starters Say hello to Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the electrifying trio that might save the Mets' season.

On the personalities of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat — the trio of fresh-faced starters making a combined $396,344 in the majors this season hoping to help the ~$340-million Mets reach the playoffs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

How Jonah Tong is helping the Mets develop a new pitching standard Tong, 22, has led the minor leagues in ERA and strikeouts. On Friday, he'll make his major-league debut.

Two years ago, the Mets talked to a 20-year-old Jonah Tong, fresh off a 6.00 ERA and a 20 percent walk rate, about how he was helping create a new standard for Mets pitching.

On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:

The Mets are promoting pitching prospect Jonah Tong, league sources tell The Athletic.

Mets placed Frankie Montas on the 15-day IL with a right elbow UCL injury.

Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.

The Mets and catcher Ali Sanchez are in agreement on a minor-league deal, league sources said.

Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut McLean joined Matt Harvey as the only pitchers in Mets history to earn a win, strike out eight or more and allow zero runs in their debut.

“We needed that.”

Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

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...

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 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:

Juan Soto is out of the game in the fourth, after fouling a ball hard off his left shin last inning.

This is a role the Mets need of Brazoban especially if they do go ahead and acquire another high-leverage reliever. Suddenly, their bullpen will feature a bunch of one-inning leverage relievers. That is great for the playoffs. But there's still two months of the regular season.

What we’re hearing about the Mets’ infield, including Mark Vientos’ trade value - The Athletic One league source said the slumping Vientos must hit for power the way he did in 2024 to overcome his defensive shortcomings.

The latest on Mark Vientos, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/

Why adding a top set-up reliever at trade deadline still makes sense for Mets The Mets could use an expert high-leverage reliever to set up Edwin Díaz, but the price will be high.

Adding Gregory Soto was a good start. But more work for the Mets bullpen should remain. On why a top setup reliever is still something the Mets should pursue: www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

The Mets are acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources confirmed. SNY first reported.

What we’re hearing about the Mets’ deadline plans in the bullpen and center field League sources describe the Mets as active in the center field market while adding that New York is not behaving as if it's a necessity.

The latest we’re hearing about the Mets’ deadline plans, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty provide reason to believe in Mets’ youth The bottom of the Mets' lineup has struggled with a .612 OPS since June, but Monday showed why internal help might be coming.

Hours after David Stearns expressed faith in the Mets’ young internal options, Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty rewarded that optimism:

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Mets moves:
— With Francisco Alvarez back, Hayden Senger was optioned.
— Claimed Rico Garcia off waivers. Richard Lovelady outrighted to Triple A. Dedniel Nunez, who had surgery last Monday, moved to 60-day IL.
— Paul Blackburn (rehab assignment) pitches for Syracuse tomorrow.

What I’m hearing on the Mets, the trade deadline and pitching needs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

Ronny Mauricio’s bat – and voice – emerging for playoff-chasing Mets Through 28 games after his June 3 call-up, Mauricio owns a .696 OPS with four home runs, and he has a .797 OPS over his past 15 games.

From speaking up in the players' meeting two weeks ago to working on plate discipline with Juan Soto, Ronny Mauricio is getting more and more comfortable — which matters; he can help inform the Mets' deadline plans.

On what we've seen and heard from him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...