In Gregory Soto (obtained from the Orioles), Tyler Rogers (from the Giants) and Ryan Helsley (from the Cardinals), president of baseball operations David Stearns stitched together a back end of the bullpen meant to drastically shorten games, yes, but also frustrate opponents thanks to vastly differing skill sets and approaches.

All-Star Cedric Mullins is heading to Flushing in exchange for prospects Raimon Gonzalez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh, according to multiple reports. Mullins is slashing .229/.305/.433 with 15 homers and 49 RBI in 91 games this season. The 30-year-old is a free agent at the end of this season.

Perched in first place with a mostly healthy roster and one of their most dynamic offensive cores in decades, the Mets entered late July sensing another fine runway for a deep postseason run. They then became one of the Trade Deadline’s more active teams,