The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies seemed destined for a division race that will come down to the wire. The Mets could target more pitchers to help win the National League East and make a deep run.

After an extended stretch of poor performance, the Mets decided it was time to challenge Alvarez, unexpectedly demoting him to the minor leagues. It doesn’t take much to motivate Alvarez. Like the Energizer bunny, the 23-year-old is constantly on the move, pouring all of his energy into whatever task he’s doing.

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.

Mets Legend Delivers Emotional Message Before Jersey Retirement Ceremony originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets will retire former third baseman David Wright’s No. 5 jersey before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

The right-hander is set to reunite with the team that designated him for assignment less than two weeks ago after pitching one game in pinstripes.

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.

As the Mets look for bullpen help before the MLB Trade Deadline, David Stearns says it is possible top prospects at Triple-A like Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat could be options for the big leagues this season.

The New York Mets have reportedly shown a willingness to move their young infielders at the trade deadline to make upgrades as the division race heats up.