Here's the latest Mets news and buzz ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline... As the Mets look to upgrade their rotation ahead of the deadline, they are reportedly among teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres about right-hander Dylan Cease, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

For as pleasant as the contributions of the Mets’ younger hitters have been the past two days at Citi Field, this offense will not -- cannot -- return to prime form until Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso do the same.

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.

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.

The New York Mets are in the market for pitching help, and a reliever from the Minnesota Twins could be the answer.

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

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