While the rumor mill was churning in full force ahead of the trade deadline, the Mets were trying to enjoy an off day on Monday in Kansas City. They didn’t have to start their series with the Royals until the deadline passed on Tuesday. They were probably better off just skipping it altogether, though.
Any expectations I had left for the Mets went out the window after general manager Billy Eppler capped off an incredibly busy deadline. But still, I wasn’t expecting to watch New York get swept by the Royals. The Royals! Even with three straight wins against the Mets, Kansas City still owns the second-worst record in the American League at 35-75.