From the moment A.J. Minter and Danny Young suffered season-ending injuries in April, it seemed clear which direction the Mets were headed. No matter what the team chose to pursue before the July 31 Trade Deadline,

The New York Mets badly needed another competent lefty in the bullpen for the second half. However, a new report

The Mets have nothing assured, but have pretty strong odds on making the postseason for consecutive years for just the third time in their history and – in the best outcome – winning the NL East for the first time since 2015 with one of the two best NL records to gain a first-round bye.

The New York Mets found some of the best bullpen help and depth that wouldn't cost them an arm and a leg before the MLB Trade Deadline, agreeing to a deal with

Francisco Lindor praises the New York Mets' trade for reliever Gregory Soto, calling it a vital bullpen move ahead of the MLB trade deadline.