Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two hits and two RBIs apiece and the Tampa Bay Rays remained hot with an 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Junior Caminero homered to lead off a five-run fourth

The New York Mets had a brutal start to their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. On Friday night, the Mets blew a 5-1 lead in the top of the sixth in

New York Mets' Jared Young (29) gets excited about his first home run of the season with Brett Baty (7) during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. Baty scored on Young's home run. AP

New York Mets slugging third baseman/DH Mark Vientos will begin a rehab assignment next week, per manager Carlos Mendoza.

Runners left in scoring position_Tampa Bay 5 (Thaiss, Mangum 2, Aranda 2); New York 2 (Baty, Nimmo). RISP_Tampa Bay 4 for 11; New York 2 for 4. Runners moved up_Y.Díaz. GIDP_Marte, Soto.

The Mets' pitching depth has proven to be one of the team's greatest strengths early this season. But as they continue to weather injuries -- Kodai Senga's the latest \-\- they also have a trio of talented pitching prospects waiting in the wings.

David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the Mets, said the front office considers pitching talent at the major league level sufficient to weather an injury to a starter.

A new report may open the door for the New York Mets to make a blockbuster trade for multiple players to fill a few needs for the second half.