Not only is Josh Hader the closer for the suddenly explosive Astros, but he also serves as a warning about the potential consequences of the trade deadline when he shows up at Citi Field on Friday.
The Mets, who are only one game short of a wild-card place, have made a dramatic 180-degree turn around over the last two weeks, going from likely deadline sellers to possibly purchasers.
As Mike Puma of The Post recently pointed out, another option would be to do both. With Christian Scott and Jose Butto pitching well at Triple-A and Kodai Senga possibly returning next month, this may mean relocating some starting pitchers.
Senga was supposed to participate in live batting practice at Citi Field on Thursday against minor league hitters, and he might shortly be assigned to a rehab assignment.
This means that David Stearns, the incoming president of baseball operations, will have a lot of crucial choices to make, not only for 2024 but also for the future.
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