The Mets traded for pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers to enhance their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, sending prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm, and Frank Elissalt to the Cardinals, and Blade Tidwell, Drew Gilbert, and Jose Butto to the Giants. Despite these moves, the Mets lost to the Padres, with Francisco Alvarez exiting early after a foul ball hit, though he cleared concussion protocol.
