The Mets’ offense was sputtering even before its most prized and expensive player sent a screaming foul ball off his foot.

In his stead, the Mets signed Chris Devenski to a one-year contract despite DFA’ing him a week prior. It wasn’t personal, even if Brazoban did allow two inherited runners to score in the nightmare fifth inning of their 7-6 loss to the Padres Monday,

The Cardinals are still within striking distance of the last NL Wild Card spot, but could look to trade their highly coveted closer for a nice package.

The right-hander had been optioned to the minors by the Mets three times, and cut once, before re-signing with them on Tuesday.

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,

The Twins are falling out of the playoff race and should be sellers before Thursday's trade deadline. They have multiple pitchers that will be in demand and Griffin Jax is one of them.

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