The New York Mets came into Thursday with a five-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, and how that race for the divisional crown shakes out could be determined by how both teams handle the MLB trade deadline.

With just over a month until the trade deadline, the New York Mets rank second in MLB with a 2.91 bullpen ERA. However, that does not mean relief help should be

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Philleis are reportedly vying for the same position at the MLB trade deadline.