Paul Blackburn won't be rejoining the Mets just yet. Mendoza revealed that the team has decided to give him one more rehab appearance, Saturday in Syracuse. The right-hander looked good during his most recent outing at the same level.

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New York Mets corner infielder Mark Vientos is in the midst of a disappointing season, one in which he's failed to build on last year's momentum. Predictably, Vientos has found himself the subject of recent trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline -- a dynamic he opted to talk about with reporters on Monday.

As the New York Mets prepare for their upcoming clash versus the San Diego Padres, the team made two moves involving relief arms.

The right-hander had been optioned to the minors by the Mets three times, and cut once, before re-signing with them on Tuesday.

“To be honest with you, I feel like every year besides last year I’m in trade talks,” Vientos told The Athletic on Monday. “It’s the same thing. I don’t really care. All I’m really focused on is just getting better. That’s it.”

Division rivals are vying for outfielder Luis Robert of the White Sox, with the White Sox apparently resolute in the stance that they'll either receive a trade return the equivalent of what Robert's potential is or hang onto him beyond the deadline. The White Sox hold a $20…

It's been 10 years since the Brewers had to scramble at the trade deadline when a pact with the Mets got vetoed under strange circumstances.