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New York Mets 2026: struggles, Soto shines, Weaver trade

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The Mets stayed have remained mired near the bottom of the NL East, falling slipping to a 40‑57 record after a 6‑1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a rain‑delayed game on July 17. Despite Earlier in the defeat, season the club wrestled with a spate of injuries – Juan Soto kept shining. On July 16 he became played through foot, wrist and elbow issues in May, shortstop Jorge Polanco battled Achilles bursitis and a wrist contusion, and left‑hander Clay Holmes suffered a tibia fracture that sidelined him for six‑8 weeks. Soto has continued to be the team’s bright spot, posting a .290/.405/.967 line in the first half and becoming the youngest player ever to appear in an All‑Star Game for with four different clubs—Washington, San Diego, New York and the New York Mets. In the first half of clubs on July 16. He also led the 2026 campaign he posted Mets’ offensive resurgence, delivering a .290 batting average, .405 on‑base percentage, .967 OPS and drew grand‑slam in a league‑leading 55 walks, underscoring his generational talent. The club’s difficulties on the field continued to drive its pursuit 10‑1 sweep of Miami on May 31 and a record contract for Soto go‑ahead three‑run homer in free agency a 5‑4 win over St. Louis on June 11. His leadership and keep the front office looking at potential trades to bolster the pitching staff. As on‑base skills have kept the July trade deadline approached, Mets in the Mets' conversation despite a 38‑54 record by early July. The bullpen drew attention. Right‑hander Luke Weaver, who posted has been a strength, with Luke Weaver posting sub‑2.00 ERA ERAs (2.03 on July 20, 1.88 on July 30) 1.89 by early August) and a stretch of 27 20‑inning scoreless innings, became a prime target for streak. As the Philadelphia Phillies and other clubs such trade deadline approached, Weaver emerged as the Milwaukee Brewers and Mets’ top trade chip, eventually being dealt to Pittsburgh Pirates. on August 8 for prospect Sammy Stafura and cash. Meanwhile, the club has explored other moves, adding right‑hander Matt Seelinger and promoting prospect Zach Thornton after Holmes’ injury. Off the field, Soto publicly opposed MLB’s proposed salary‑cap plan in early June, aligning with the players’ union. The Mets, positioned as sellers, Mets have fielded interest also leaned on emerging contributors such as catcher Luis Torrens and veteran catcher Carson Benge, while Weaver remains under a two‑year, $22 million contract through 2027, Polanco’s rehab has been intermittent, with $11 million due next season. Weaver said the speculation does not affect his focus infielder reactivated on the mound, and the front office continues to weigh options to improve the struggling pitching staff. July 7 after a three‑month IL stint.

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  1. 2026-08-08 01:22 UTC New York Mets 2026: struggles, Soto shines, Weaver trade
  2. 2026-07-31 15:57 UTC New York Mets 2026: struggles, Soto shines, Weaver trade

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