The returns of Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea will help the situation immensely, but another starter could still be needed at the trade deadline. There are a lot of candidates who could make sense as durable innings-eaters for the Mets to slot into the number-three or four spot in their rotation,

The New York Mets have done what they’ve needed to do throughout the year, finding themselves in a somewhat decent position heading into the second half of the campaign. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mets will have to hope that they stay afloat,