The New York Mets (63-48) welcome the Cleveland Guardians (56-55) to Citi Field for a three-game set beginning this evening. Both teams have had a volatile few weeks heading into their matchup, but for very different reasons.
For the Guardians, the period directly ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline was a frustrating one, despite the team winning four of the five series ahead of the deadline. In early July, starting pitcher Luis Ortiz, who had made 16 starts for Cleveland, was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave due to allegations of gambling on baseball.