WASHINGTON -- The mysteries regarding the trade deadline intentions of the New York Mets and Washington Nationals will finally be solved several hours before they play the opener of a two-game series on Tuesday night at Nationals Park.
Will the Mets (44-59) part with one of their top-four starting pitchers -- Zack Wheeler or even Jacob deGrom -- for a haul of prospects? Or will they stand pat figuring they can contend next season in a National League East that has several good teams but arguably no great one?
Wheeler enhanced his value Sunday with six shutout innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.