The Mets clearly aren’t finished looking for upgrades, with it only a question of how many new players will have been added by the time Thursday’s trade deadline arrives.

Vientos has been in this position before. He lost the third base battle ahead of the 2024 season and made the most out of multiple big league opportunities before finally getting his shot. Once he replaced Baty as the everyday third baseman at the end of May 2024, he quickly became the Mets’ best power hitter.

Unlike many other potential suitors, the Mets wouldn’t need Helsley to assume their closer role, but the prospect of pairing Helsley with Diaz and forming one of the most high-octane late-inning combinations in baseball may force the National League East leaders to take a big swing.

The baseball world was shocked after reports that reputed Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper cussed out MLB commissioner Rob Manfred last week during the commish’s visit to the Phillies clubhouse.

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It's to be seen if and how much the Rays sell this deadline, but both the Mets and Astros have shown interest in second baseman Brandon Lowe, according to the New York Post. Lowe, 31, is currently on the injured list on account of foot/ankle tendinitis,

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