The New York Mets could upgrade their outfield by acquiring a struggling slugger from a disappointing American League club.

Now, the second half of the season is upon us, and the Mets are looking like a clear contender this year. This means that they will likely be buyers at the upcoming July 31 trade deadline. They need a little bit of help in their bullpen.

As the Mets retire David Wright's No. 5 , the club will look to bounce back in the second game of the series at 4:10 p.m. Saturday against the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Herget (57) throws a pitch in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great

Kranick joins Griffin Canning (Achilles), A.J. Minter (lat strain), Dedniel Núñez (elbow) and Danny Young (elbow) as the fifth pitcher the Mets have lost to season-ending surgery this season.

Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the latest blow to New York's injury-depleted bullpen.

Mets reliever Max Kranick, who had Tommy John surgery in June 2022, is facing a second major operation on his pitching arm in 37 months.