New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reacts to right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley's latest uneven outing, a three-run ninth inning in Friday's 12-7 win at the Atlanta Braves.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman to their roster, and they could target New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso in the offseason.

A pair of bitter NL East rivals open a three-game series on Friday, Aug. 22 on Apple TV+ as the Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets.

Manaea missed the beginning of the season due to a right-oblique injury, with his return further delayed with a left-elbow issue. He told reporters after the game that he feels good physically. “I wouldn’t say fatigue. I feel good,” he said, via SNY. “I really have no explanation for why I’m hitting that wall.”

The New York Mets are trying to make a run at the World Series this year, but their roster could look very different next season.

The Mets have lost back-to-back games entering this series and are 5-13 in August as they continue to struggle. Atlanta though, is hot! The Braves are 7-1 in the past eight games, including going 2-1 versus the Mets on August 12-14. For the year, Atlanta owns the series edge, 7-3.

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are signing catcher Ali Sánchez to a minor league deal, The move comes after Alvarez was sidelined with a thumb injury that he sustained in Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners at the Little League Classic in Williamsport.

The New York Mets have been tabbed as the No. 1 trade destination for a three-time All-Star who could suddenly be on the trade block.