The New York Mets could upgrade their outfield by acquiring a struggling slugger from a disappointing American League club.

Now, the second half of the season is upon us, and the Mets are looking like a clear contender this year. This means that they will likely be buyers at the upcoming July 31 trade deadline. They need a little bit of help in their bullpen.

The first: Wright had more Wins Above Replacement through his age-30 season than Chipper Jones did. The second: Only two players in their first 10 MLB seasons have batted .300 with at least 200 homers, 175 steals and 600 walks. They are Wright, and Mike Trout.

From clutch home runs to improbable defense plays, Wright thrilled Mets fans for 14 seasons. These were the highest of the highs.

The Mets are honoring David Wright on Saturday by retiring his No. 5 and inducting him into the Mets Hall of Fame.

Kranick joins Griffin Canning (Achilles), A.J. Minter (lat strain), Dedniel Núñez (elbow) and Danny Young (elbow) as the fifth pitcher the Mets have lost to season-ending surgery this season.

Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the latest blow to New York's injury-depleted bullpen.

Mets reliever Max Kranick, who had Tommy John surgery in June 2022, is facing a second major operation on his pitching arm in 37 months.