Overview
- The Mets won 7-6 in extra innings on Monday when Luis Torrens ripped a tiebreaking two-out double to split their four-game series with Atlanta.
- Multiple reports say the Mets are leaning toward selling at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, with the club calling up RHP Guillermo Zuñiga and optioning RHP Joey Gerber as short-term roster changes.
- New York's disappointing first half has left the team last in the NL East and with the second-worst record in the National League despite one of baseball's highest payrolls, raising pressure on the front office to decide between veterans and prospect returns.
- Deadline urgency has increased around the league after the Phillies, who still have several All-Stars, were routed 15-1 when Cristopher Sánchez allowed a career-high nine runs, and the Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list following a comebacker.
- Front offices are prioritizing controllable starting pitching and high-usage relievers at the deadline, and trade-market coverage suggests the Mets could get significant returns for certain players such as a primary catcher if they choose to sell.