The New York Mets have been tabbed as the No. 1 trade destination for a three-time All-Star who could suddenly be on the trade block.

Manaea missed the beginning of the season due to a right-oblique injury, with his return further delayed with a left-elbow issue. He told reporters after the game that he feels good physically. “I wouldn’t say fatigue. I feel good,” he said, via SNY. “I really have no explanation for why I’m hitting that wall.”

The Mets were blown out by the Nationals in a game that really felt like it might’ve marked the end of the team’s playoff hopes, even though they enter play today a half-game ahead of the Reds for the final Wild Card spot in the National League.

The New York Mets are trying to make a run at the World Series this year, but their roster could look very different next season.

Mauricio speaks from experience. In the Mets’ win on July 21 against the Los Angeles Angels, he entered the game as a pinch hitter, grounding into a fielder’s choice and allowing the Mets to score the go-ahead run.

Upon swinging over the final pitch of the Mets’ 9-3 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, Juan Soto grimaced, took a few steps backward and spent a long moment staring into space. He tu

Juan Soto said Mets players "believe in each other" after Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Nationals, the team's 16th loss in its past 21 games.

"It's a lot of pain," said Luis Arraez, who played through one for three months last season with the San Diego Padres. "It's not easy."

With his first 50 pitches, Manaea cruised and struck out eight batters. With his last 41 pitches, Manaea crumpled and struck out zero.