July 22, 6:10 a.m.: The Mets are monitoring relievers Joe Smith (Angels), Chris Withrow (Braves) and closer Jeremy Jeffress (Brewers), among others, Mike Puma reported for the NY Post.
According to Puma, though the Diamondbacks will almost certainly trade Tyler Clippard, "the Mets are unlikely to seek a reunion given that the veteran righty is signed through 2017."
July 22, 5:30 a.m.: "The reality is as you move through the season, bullpens get taxed," Mets assistant GM John Ricco said, according to Newsday's Marc Carig.