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During a tense Brewers–Mets game, SNY's feed went dark just as Francisco Lindor made a spectacular defensive play; fans joked online, but the Mets still pulled off a 3-2 walk-off win in the 10th.
Mets infielder Jorge Polanco will undergo season-ending ankle surgery after being placed on the injured list with left ankle bursitis, ending a disappointing 37-game stretch this season during which he hit .148/.201/.230; the Mets recalled Eric Wagaman to fill in at first base/DH as Polanco’s injury woes persist and the team rotates at first base.
Fernando Tatís Jr. powered the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets with two homers and a Lindor grand-slam robbery, while New York promoted several prospects, activated Austin Warren, and saw Carson Benge win the Heart and Hustle Award; Iglesias returned for a ceremonial first pitch, and MLB-wide notes included Ketel Marte heading to Arizona for a knee MRI, Trey Mancini’s retirement, and Edwin Díaz to the IL, plus minor-league updates and a Mets history feature.
In New York, the Padres fell 2-1 to the Mets after a wild start in which three runners were thrown out at home in the first two innings—the first time since 1920 such a sequence has occurred. San Diego put seven of the first nine batters on base but couldn’t score as Nolan McLean settled in after the second inning and Padres starter Walker Buehler matched him with a solid outing beyond a rough first. The Padres couldn’t capitalize on early chances, while the Mets benefited from timely hits and sharp defense to pull ahead and hold on.
New York Mets reliever Devin Williams was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, forcing a bullpen reshuffle and a closer-by-committee, with Kodai Senga and Daniel Duarte as top candidates and Nate Lavender as a dark horse.
After a long, winding journey through the minors, international stints, and setbacks (including Tommy John surgery), Jefry Yan finally made his MLB debut with the Mets at age 29. Known for electrifying, high-ceiling stuff—his fastball hits triple digits and he posted a notable swinging-strike rate in the minors—Yan’s signature strikeout celebrations became a talking point even as he faced skepticism and boos from opposing crowds. Teammates and coaches describe him as a good person whose future in the majors hinges on repeatability and command, making this debut not just a moment of celebration but a high-stakes job interview for a sustained big-league career.
At the 2026 trade deadline the Mets traded nine players (including David Peterson) and added 13, aiming to chase upside while shoring up their farm system; the haul features top infield prospects Jefferson Rojas and Émilien Pitre, promising shortstop Sammy Stafura, and a mix of upside arms and outfielders (Gabe Davis, Gary Gill Hill, Luke Gabrysh, Zach Franklin, Chayce McDermott, Aidan Smith, John Spikerman, Bruin Agbayani, Billy Amick, Cole Mathis), with many projected to reach the majors soon and others representing high-risk, high-reward bets. Prospect rankings are expected to update in coming weeks as lists refresh.
The Cubs acquired Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. Holmes, a 33-year-old reliever-turned-starter, is coming off a strong 2025 season (12-8, 3.53 ERA, 31 starts) and is rehabbing a broken right fibula with a $12 million player option for 2027. Taylor has been raking since returning from the injured list, batting .354/.436/.875 with seven homers in 55 plate appearances this year, and owns a .241/.290/.503 line over 159 PA overall. Rojas, 21, Baseball America’s No. 99 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 63, hit .270/.339/.461 with 15 homers, 19 doubles and 17 steals in Double-A Knoxville in 2026, and can play third base/shortstop.
The Mets drastically reshaped their roster at the MLB trade deadline by dealing eight players (including Tyrone Taylor, Clay Holmes, Brooks Raley and Luke Weaver) and adding 13 newcomers such as Jefferson Rojas and Sammy Stafura, while Luis Robert Jr. was reportedly shopped but not dealt. They promoted Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, Chayce McDermott, Xzavion Curry and Cristian Pache to fill gaps. After the off-day, they’ll face the Guardians with Sean Manaea on the mound, and MMO’s tracker lists the full deadline moves along with other MLB trades.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline produced clear winners and losers: the Dodgers bolstered their title bid by adding Tarik Skubal, while the Red Sox pulled off a bold upgrade by acquiring Adley Rutschman. The Cubs added rotation depth with Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, and the Yankees failed to address catcher, righty hitting outfield, or bullpen needs. Giants and Mets thrived as sellers, turning multiple veterans into a large package of prospects, while the Orioles and Tigers sold off key players; Angels signaled a rebuild and Mike Trout’s future became a question mark. Overall, it was a seller’s market that favored top contenders and left several franchises with big questions.
Freddy Peralta publicly thanked Mets fans after being traded to the Rays, admitting his Mets tenure didn’t go as hoped. He posted a gracious message despite disappointing performance (4.99 ERA, 1.478 WHIP) that represented career-worst numbers for a full season, as Tampa Bay hopes to revive his star-level form.
The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for top-infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, with the deal contingent on Holmes passing a medical review after his IL stint from a broken fibula. Holmes’ strong 2.39 ERA this season and elite ground-ball rate, paired with Taylor’s power and defense, give Chicago depth while Rojas, a 21-year-old Double-A prospect, heads to New York as part of the deadline swap.
The Cubs are acquiring Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, with the deal pending medical review. Holmes, coming back from a fibula fracture, is a veteran starter with strong groundball tendencies who could bolster Chicago’s rotation, while Taylor provides versatile outfield defense and pop. Rojas, a 21-year-old prospect in Double-A, heads to New York as the centerpiece of the return as both clubs reshape their rosters at the deadline.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired veteran reliever Luke Weaver from the New York Mets in exchange for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura and $8 million in cash, with the Mets covering most of Weaver’s remaining contract. Weaver, 32, has posted a 1.84 ERA over 44 innings this season and could anchor late-inning work alongside Camilo Doval. The move helps the Pirates’ bullpen as they push for a playoff push, and it leaves Pittsburgh over the 40-man roster while sending Stafura to the Mets as the return.
Philadelphia has agreed to acquire left-hander Brooks Raley from the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman, adding a proven lefty reliever to a bullpen that has underperformed. Raley, 38, has posted strong numbers since returning from Tommy John surgery (67 innings, 2.15 ERA, 2.72 FIP, 3.59 SIERA) with elite contact metrics. The deal comes as Philadelphia also completes a separate trade for Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian with the Giants, with the club needing to open 40-man spots for Raley, Arraez and Kilian.