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Mets' Deadline Deals Backfire, Lose NL East Lead

8/2/2026

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  • The Mets made several trade-deadline moves that later ranked among the franchise’s worst.
  • They acquired Ryan Helsley, who posted a 7.20 ERA in 22 games after a 3.00 ERA and 21 saves with St. Louis.
  • Designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, obtained from Pittsburgh, hit .255 with six homers and an .830 OPS in 55 games.
  • The Mets finished 2026 at 101-61, squandering a seven-game NL East lead late in the season.