According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Mets have been scouting Pittsburgh Pirates right-handers David Bednar and Dennis Santana, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles relievers Gregory Soto and Félix Bautista, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan and Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies.

MLB Insider Links Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran to Mets at Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox, even with the team sitting in a postseason spot, could look to move on from one of their outfielders. A crowded outfield could be used to help land a quality starting pitcher.

NEW YORK — With 10 days remaining until the MLB Trade Deadline, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with reporters on Monday. There, he was candid about the team’s plan, identifying two areas the Mets intend to improve ahead of the July 31 deadline. The first being the bullpen.

Among those in need of a hot streak is catcher Francisco Alvarez. Once a consensus top prospect, Alvarez has exceeded expectations defensively while stagnating offensively. New York sent him down to Triple-A on June 22 before calling him up before Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels.

Eugenio Suarez, Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara could be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline, but none will come cheaply, especially with so many teams still within striking distance of a

The New York Mets already have one of baseball's premier closers in Edwin Diaz. This puts them at a massive advantage compared to other contenders, who might fe

Francisco Alvarez is back from his stint in the minor leagues, more confident in his abilities at the plate and behind it.

If the Guardians decide to sell at the trade deadline, Steven Kwan would have plenty of suitors. The New York Mets would be very close to the top of that list.

The Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia off waivers from the Yankees, the team announced on Monday. The Yankees designated Garcia for assignment last week. Garcia is out of options and will need to be added to the Mets’ active roster immediately.