Preview the July 12 matchup between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Ten years after helping the Mets make their last World Series appearance, the 52-year-old says 'I might still have something left in the tank'

Still, because of MLB’s policy that every team must be represented, a player like Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers gets in instead of Soto. While Stowers is having a good season, batting .279 with an .859 OPS, including 16 home runs and 48 RBIs, he trails Soto, virtually, in every category except batting average — Soto’s batting .264.

Between the two, the Mets have a player in Senga whose 1.47 ERA going into Friday was the lowest of any starter with a minimum of 60 innings pitched, and a lefty in Manaea that emerged as the de facto ace during last year's postseason push.

With Jesse Winker back on the injured list, the Mets need someone to step up big and provide a boost in the designated hitter role. Enter Mark Vientos.

The New York Mets need to add a starting pitcher ahead of the trade deadline. They could look to swing a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to do so.

Jesse Winker’s lower back will be treated with medication over the next five to seven days before the Mets reevaluate the veteran DH.