Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

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With just one week remaining until the trade deadline next Thursday, the New York Mets are eager to be active buyers and plug some holes in their roster. While

Juan Soto made MLB history with a clutch homer as the Mets swept the Giants and extended their win streak to seven.

Left-hander Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.35 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz (3-8. 4.99), who will likely be utilized as an opener.

Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Left-hander Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.35 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz (3-8. 4.99), who will likely be utilized as an opener.

Unlike many other potential suitors, the Mets wouldn’t need Helsley to assume their closer role, but the prospect of pairing Helsley with Diaz and forming one of the most high-octane late-inning combinations in baseball may force the National League East leaders to take a big swing.

Juan Soto dashed home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, beating a throw to the plate on Luis Torrens’ sharp grounder to second base, and the New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.