At 33-36, the New York Mets sit firmly in third place in the NL East, and have failed to generate much momentum this year. Despite it all, they are, perhaps optimistically, refusing to rule out adding pieces at the July 31 trade deadline.

General manager Brodie Van Wagenen did not rule out selling, but also added that the Mets will not hesitate to be buyers if the situation calls for it come late July.