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The Mets' recent struggles on the mound and at key lineup spots highlight their need for a power bat like Mike Trout, with trade speculation heating up ahead of the deadline.
The New York Mets are under pressure to make big moves at the MLB trade deadline, and multiple teams could give them the boost they need.
The Cincinnati Reds lost in the finale but became just the fourth team to beat the New York Mets in a series at Citi Field this year.
The Mets' return from the All-Star break provided plenty of hoopla, but the three-game set against the Reds at Citi Field was not as celebratory.
The Mets scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning and defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Sunday at Citi Field, ending a three-game losing streak.
Juan Soto dashed home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, beating a throw to the plate on Luis Torrens’ sharp grounder to second base, and the New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
The New York Mets are no strangers to struggling stars, as slugger Juan Soto hit .232 in April and .219 in May after signing a record 15-year, $765 million
The New York Mets could be one of the more aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, and it might result in a huge trade with the Cleveland Guardians.
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets look to break their three-game home slide with a win against the Cincinnati Reds. New York has gone 33-16 at home and 55-44 overall. Mets pitchers have a collective 3.61 ERA, which ranks second in the NL.