Coming off a series split against the Braves, the Mets looked to get back on track against the Twins, and stay firmly entrenched in the wild card race. José Quintana was getting the start, which could mean a variety of different outcomes. And Jesse Winker was making his debut for the Mets, hoping to bolster the outfield more than it has had the past few weeks. The Twins were starting Simeon Woods Richardson, a former Mets prospect that was traded away in the Marcus Stroman trade many moons ago (and who landed with the Twins in the José Berríos trade).