Overview

• The Mets have lost nine of their last 10 games, falling to a 46-33 record and sitting 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.
• President David Stearns called the downturn “added information” to assess flaws in the rotation, bullpen and bottom half of the lineup.
• Young position players like Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio have struggled, prompting internal roster moves including Alvarez’s demotion to Triple-A.
• Frankie Montas rejoined the rotation on Tuesday, but Sean Manaea’s comeback was postponed by a new elbow issue following an oblique strain.
• Mark Vientos and Jesse Winker are nearing returns from hamstring and oblique injuries, and their performances will influence the Mets’ approach to the trade deadline.