The New York Mets are shaking things up, calling up top prospect A.J. Ewing to the big leagues. Ewing has been on everyone's radar, and according to Laura Albanese, he's just the first of several promising farmhands knocking on the door. If you're looking for more bold moves, Max Goodman has identified four additional ways the club can try to salvage what's been a tough season.
Despite a disastrous 2026 campaign so far, Joe Pantorno explains why David Stearns' job is likely safe for now. Meanwhile, David Lennon captures the mood perfectly, noting that every bad month for the Mets feels like an existential crisis. Abbey Mastracco breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the team's recent 5-4 road trip, while Dan Martin paints a grim picture, calling the Mets "broken" with no clear help on the way.
Trade rumors are swirling as the team struggles out of the gate, but Freddy Peralta remains confident in a turnaround, saying, "I love being here." However, a changing Mets reality puts Peralta at the top of the list for potential deadline deals. On a brighter note, Christian Scott's revamped pitch mix has led to an electric start to his 2026 campaign, and Devin Williams is finally settling in after a rocky beginning to his season.
In the latest edition of "This Week In Mets," Tim Britton urges the team to find its offense sooner rather than later. Joel Sherman takes a broader view, focusing on the death of the big-hitting third baseman, with Bo Bichette as the centerpiece. Over on SNY, Chelsea Janes answers some burning questions in the latest Mets Mailbag. The team has also purchased the contract of Nick Roselli from the Long Island Ducks.
Around the league, the Braves activated Ha-Seong Kim and placed Eli White on the 7-day concussion list, just one day after his incredible, game-saving catch. Cristopher Sánchez was named NL Player of the Week, while Bobby Witt Jr. took home AL honors. Charlotte Varnes provides some Phillies takeaways, including bullpen updates and Kyle Schwarber's hot start. And after Justin Crawford's first major league home run, Todd Zolecki takes a trip down memory lane with the first baseman's father, former MLB star Carl Crawford.