In the continued process of fortifying their relief pitching for the stretch run, the Mets are reportedly interested in Cardinals’ closer Ryan Helsley. 2024’s National League saves leader is a free agent at the end of this season, and would be a fantastic complement to Edwin Díaz in the back-end of the Mets’ bullpen.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

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“To be honest with you, I feel like every year besides last year I’m in trade talks,” Vientos told The Athletic on Monday. “It’s the same thing. I don’t really care. All I’m really focused on is just getting better. That’s it.”

Reports indicate that the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers will be in the mix for veteran outfielder Harrison Bader at the trade deadline.

Bednar broke a two-month streak of not allowing an earned run on Monday night, but still picked up his 17th save of the season. Meanwhile, Santana owns a 1.39 ERA and minuscule 0.84 WHIP in 45 1/3 innings.

Week: 6 G, 23 AB, .522/.645/1.130/1.776, 10 H, 2 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 8 BB, 6 K, 0/0 SB (Double-A) 2025 Season: 93 G, 322 AB, .245/.367/.497, 79 H, 16 2B, 1 3B, 21 HR, 60 BB, 103 K, 4/6 SB, .290 BABIP (Double-A) One of the better high school bats in the 2022 MLB Draft class,

Mendoza sprinted from the dugout to get in between the two, pushed Soto toward the dugout and then resumed an argument that ended with Mendoza gone and bench coach John Gibbons taking over. Peter Alonso and first base coach Antoan Richardson took over holding back Soto from there.