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The Mets' recent struggles on the mound and at key lineup spots highlight their need for a power bat like Mike Trout, with trade speculation heating up ahead of the deadline.
With less than two weeks before the trade deadline, the New York Mets are drawing praise from rival executives for the strides their farm system has made.
On Monday night, Francisco Alvarez made his return after spending nearly a month with Triple-A Syracuse and a big double and scored two runs. Juan Soto tied the game with a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning and Brett Baty scored the go-ahead run on a ground ball to the left side one inning later.
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And yet they sit just half a game out of first place in the NL East and hold the second wild-card spot, behind only the Cubs (-554 to make the playoffs, per Caesars). A plethora of pitcher injuries have left the Mets short on arms at times.
The Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets play the second game of their 3-game series Tuesday at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNMLB Insider Reveals 3 Top Sluggers The New York Mets Could Pursue As Deadline NearsWith the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Mets are expected to be active buyers, and center field appears to be at the top of their shopping list. According to MLB insider Jim Bowden, the team is exploring several options to upgrade their outfield, with three names surfacing as potential targets.
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