ARLINGTON, Tex. -- The New York Mets occupying a playoff spot at the All-Star break would've been a laughable notion six weeks ago, but that's where the club finds itself after going from league laughingstock in May to spawning the league's best vibes in June.
The stunning reversal has produced a 49-46 record, good for the third and final Wild Card Spot in a relatively weak National League. It's also flipped the team's expectations for the July 30 trade deadline from likely seller to probable buyer.
For now, at least.
Pete Alonso, the club's only All-Star selection, insisted Monday that the next two weeks are pivotal in convincing the front office to add players for a postseason run.