Here's what you need to know about the trade deadline, including the top players on the trade block and what moves the Yankees and Mets have made so far. In years prior, it used to be set in stone on July 31 at 4 p.m. ET. According to MLB.com, the commissioner's office can set the deadline from a date range of July 28 and Aug. 3.

Vientos has been in this position before. He lost the third base battle ahead of the 2024 season and made the most out of multiple big league opportunities before finally getting his shot. Once he replaced Baty as the everyday third baseman at the end of May 2024, he quickly became the Mets’ best power hitter.

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.

Elias Díaz drives in Jose Iglesias with walk-off single; five-run fifth inning brought Padres back from four runs down

The New York Mets don't seem done adding bullpen arms just yet. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the Mets are among a slew of teams interested in St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. This report by Feinsand comes two days after Will ...

It's to be seen if and how much the Rays sell this deadline, but both the Mets and Astros have shown interest in second baseman Brandon Lowe, according to the New York Post. Lowe, 31, is currently on the injured list on account of foot/ankle tendinitis,

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Is this season fun or what? Even with a loss on Sunday, the Blue Jays made a huge statement by taking three out of four from the Tigers. Max Scherzer made one mistake to take the loss Sunday, but he mostly looked dominant while striking out 11 batters on his 41st birthday.