Unlike in years past, there will no longer be any major pieces moved in August. This is the first year of the one true trade deadline, and that hurts surging teams like the New York Mets.
On July 31, the Mets were still under .500, and despite getting hot, their odds of making the playoffs were still low. Now, the Mets are in the thick of the race. But with Robinson Cano possibly down for the year, they’re desperate for offensive assistance.
The bullpen is also in need of some aid. Edwin Diaz has been shaky at best this year.