Last season, when the Chicago White Sox were on track to break a record for being the worst team in MLB history, Luis Robert Jr trade rumors suggested a big shakeup was coming. Yet, despite plenty of interest, the White Sox decided to hang onto their All-Star centerfielder.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as David Peterson has emerged as the ace for the New York Mets. With another quality start last night against the San Francisco Giants, it is fair to say that David Peterson has solidified himself as the New York Mets ' ace.

Ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, the Mets decided to bench Vientos (the second time in the last three games). The decision to leave him out of the lineup came after Bob Nightengale reported that the Chicago White Sox require Vientos to be involved in any trade for center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

The first piece of the Mets’ bullpen makeover arrived in the Bay Area on Saturday and will begin helping the team soon. The Mets plan to activate Gregory Soto before Sunday’s series finale at Oracle Park.

While the New York Mets surely still have their sights set on adding another bullpen piece in the wake of trading for Gregory Soto on July 25, perhaps addressin

The New York Mets need to add a starting pitcher in the coming days, and they could look to reunite with Luis Severino just months after letting him go.

The Mets need more bullpen help and one trade could transform them into the most feared bullpen in the postseason.

The Mets are designating lefty reliever José Castillo for assignment, with Gregory Soto set to join the bullpen tonight.