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According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Mets have been scouting Pittsburgh Pirates right-handers David Bednar and Dennis Santana, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles relievers Gregory Soto and Félix Bautista, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan and Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies.
The Mets' return from the All-Star break provided plenty of hoopla, but the three-game set against the Reds at Citi Field was not as celebratory.
MLB Insider Links Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran to Mets at Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox, even with the team sitting in a postseason spot, could look to move on from one of their outfielders. A crowded outfield could be used to help land a quality starting pitcher.
NEW YORK — The box score won’t show it, but catcher Luis Torrens ’s swing in the ninth inning, a fielder’s choice, delivered the game-winning run for the Mets on Sunday. With the game tied at two in the eighth inning and right fielder Juan Soto on third, Torrens lined a 102.7 mph one-hopper that was picked by the second baseman.
If the Guardians decide to sell at the trade deadline, Steven Kwan would have plenty of suitors. The New York Mets would be very close to the top of that list.
Among those in need of a hot streak is catcher Francisco Alvarez. Once a consensus top prospect, Alvarez has exceeded expectations defensively while stagnating offensively. New York sent him down to Triple-A on June 22 before calling him up before Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia off waivers from the Yankees, the team announced on Monday. The Yankees designated Garcia for assignment last week. Garcia is out of options and will need to be added to the Mets’ active roster immediately.
About a week and a half remains before the MLB trade deadline — an uncomfortable time for many prospects, especially those currently with expected buyers like t