Francisco Alvarez gets a loud ovation in return to Citi Field as the New York Mets catcher rejoins team during crucial stretch of MLB season.

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Mets have been scouting Pittsburgh Pirates right-handers David Bednar and Dennis Santana, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles relievers Gregory Soto and Félix Bautista, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan and Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies.

MLB insider Jim Bowden revealed a list of relievers that the New York Mets are looking at before the trade deadline.

MLB Insider Links Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran to Mets at Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox, even with the team sitting in a postseason spot, could look to move on from one of their outfielders. A crowded outfield could be used to help land a quality starting pitcher.

Juan Soto dashed home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, beating a throw to the plate on Luis Torrens’ sharp grounder to second base, and the New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Angels vs. Mets Game 1 will air in-market on SNY and FanDuel Sports Network West. It can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream. TV: SNY, FanDuel Sports Network West, MLB.TV Live stream: DirecTV (free trial), out of market on fuboTV (free trial), Sling with MLB.TV

Francisco Alvarez is back from his stint in the minor leagues, more confident in his abilities at the plate and behind it.

Jake Fraley matched a career high with three hits and drove in two runs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 5-2.