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The Mets made a move to upgrade their bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Hours later, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns took a neutral stance when discussing the team’s approach as this year’s deadline approaches.
“We’re going to continue to see what is out there and moves that may make sense for us and continue to learn about our team in the coming weeks,” Stearns said.
“It’s just about trying to do what we can to put the best team on the field that we possibly can. We’ve tried to be as proactive as possible throughout the course of the year, incrementally upgrading where we can and this is another example of it.”
Maton bolsters a bullpen that has allowed 45 runs in 47 innings since June 23. The 31-year-old has a 4.58 ERA in 40 appearances this season, though he’s allowed only one run in his last 12 innings.
The Mets seemed destined to auction off their pieces at the deadline. A 16-8 record in June and a mark above .500 in July have brought the team back into playoff contention and potentially reversed their deadline plans.
A strong start from Jose Quintana led the Mets to a win over the Nationals. Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo each homered and knocked in three runs.
Kodai Senga struck out three batters in a rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse.
Starling Marte will receive imaging on Thursday to determine the next steps of his recovery.
The Mets posted a tribute to longtime photographer Marc Levine, who passed away last week.
Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians announced his participation in the Home Run Derby.
Pitcher Adam Oller has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber were activated by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox will skip the All-Star Game due to lingering shoulder soreness.
Tyler Glasnow of the Los Angeles Dodgers is being placed on the injured list with a back problem.
The San Francisco Giants designated shortstop Nick Ahmed for assignment.
Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies exited his start with lower back tightness.
Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays has been officially charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor.
Chris Bello evaluated Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet as a trade candidate.
Ryan Clifford‘s power exploits take the lead in this week’s Mets minor league weekly report by Tyler Antonelle.
1999: With two outs and trailing the Yankees 8-7, pinch-hitter Matt Franco gave the Mets a walk-off win. The win ended the Yankees’ streak of 124 consecutive victories when leading after eight innings.
2009: The Mets trade outfielder Ryan Church to the Braves for outfielder Jeff Francoeur.
Birthdays: Phil Bickford (29), Bob Bailor (73), Larry Burright (87)
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