The Mets’ offense was sputtering even before its most prized and expensive player sent a screaming foul ball off his foot.

Star outfielder Juan Soto took time to speak about his foot injury after the Mets lost to the Padres on Tuesday night.

After getting their seven-game win streak snapped against the San Diego Padres on Monday, the New York Mets are looking to get back on track with a victory on Tuesday. Despite their latest loss, things are looking good for New York. With a 62-45 record, they hold a one-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.

The Cardinals are still within striking distance of the last NL Wild Card spot, but could look to trade their highly coveted closer for a nice package.

The Padres have been one of the better teams in baseball at avoiding strikeouts against lefties, punching out just 19.2 percent of the time, so I’m targeting another way to bet on Manaea to pitch well Tuesday.

It's to be seen if and how much the Rays sell this deadline, but both the Mets and Astros have shown interest in second baseman Brandon Lowe, according to the New York Post. Lowe, 31, is currently on the injured list on account of foot/ankle tendinitis,

Unlike many other potential suitors, the Mets wouldn’t need Helsley to assume their closer role, but the prospect of pairing Helsley with Diaz and forming one of the most high-octane late-inning combinations in baseball may force the National League East leaders to take a big swing.

Elias Díaz drives in Jose Iglesias with walk-off single; five-run fifth inning brought Padres back from four runs down