Ryne Stanek's Struggles in Mets Debut

In a bid to bolster their bullpen, the New York Mets acquired pitcher Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. However, Stanek's performance has been disappointing, as he allowed four runs and recorded just one out in a recent loss to his former team. This outing marked his second poor performance in five appearances since joining the Mets, raising concerns about his effectiveness. Stanek's struggles are not new; prior to the trade, he had allowed runs in his last three games with the Mariners. The Mets had hoped that Stanek, along with new additions Phil Maton and Huascar Brazoban, would help revitalize a bullpen that has faced challenges due to injuries. While Maton has excelled and Brazoban has shown improvement in his last two outings, the overall performance of the bullpen has been relatively solid since the trades. In addition to the bullpen changes, the Mets are also monitoring the recovery of outfielder Starling Marte, who has been sidelined since June due to a right knee bone bruise. Marte is expected to play back-to-back games for Double-A Binghamton, marking a potential return to the lineup. Meanwhile, first baseman Pete Alonso is eager to move on from a tough series in Seattle, where he went 0-for-11 with six strikeouts. The Mets are also looking for more offensive production from catcher Francisco Alvarez, who has hit only one home run since late June, highlighting the team's need for consistent hitting as they navigate the remainder of the season.