Zack Wheeler on Tuesday exited the game against the Dodgers early due to left low back tightness.
Mets injured ace Kodai Senga made his second rehab start on Tuesday night while pitching for Triple-A Syracuse and did well as he continues his return to the majors this season.
In the eyes of rival executives and scouts, David Stearns and the Mets were smart to jump at a buy-low trade for Tampa Bay reliever Phil Maton on Tuesday.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke about the Phil Maton deal and how it affects the team's stance ahead of the trade deadline.