Mendoza said his typical eighth-inning arm could be Ryan Helsley, a power righty who throws 100 mph, has a wipeout slider, led the National League in saves last season and arrived with a 3.00 ERA.

With a revamped roster, the Mets are +850 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook, only behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (+285), the Philadelphia Phillies (+800) and the Detroit Tigers (+800). With the trade deadline moves, New York now has a payroll of $339.8 million, per Spotrac.

All things considered, the New York Mets may have been one of the most activeteams on July 31st, which has now passed, and is being digested by everyreporter and writer that covers the sport. The Mets are in a tight division racewith the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East,