As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Mets find themselves at a critical juncture. While aspirations for a deep postseason run remain, a glaring weakness in their bullpen threatens to derail those ambitions. Recent reports highlight the urgency of the situation. Several relievers who could significantly bolster the Mets' pitching staff are seeing their trade value increase with each dominant performance, meaning the cost of acquiring them will only climb.
The Mets' bullpen, once a strength, has become a major concern. Over the last thirty days, their collective ERA has ballooned to nearly 6.