This doesn't need a lengthy discussion: The Mets are buyers. They are in playoff position, they went to the NLCS last season and just signed Juan Soto to a gargantuan contract this past offseason. This is the window of contention for a team that hasn't won the World Series since 1986 and carries with it a fan base starving for another title.

There are four main areas the Mets could address between now and July 31: the bullpen, the rotation, center field and third base.

The New York Mets need to add pitching ahead of the trade deadline, but there's a chance they also pursue Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan.

Francisco Alvarez is returning to the New York Mets. The Mets plan to recall Alvarez from Triple A ahead of their game Monday, league sources told The Athletic. The news, which was first reported by the New York Post,