The New York Mets are making moves to shake up their struggling roster amidst a dismal stretch of losing nine of their last ten games. Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña, bringing family ties to the spotlight as Ronald Acuña Jr.'s brother, has been sent to the minors after a promising start but a recent slump. The Mets also signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady and promoted outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A, who aims to provide some stability in a faltering lineup.

Despite Acuña's early success, with a .308 batting average and six steals, he has fallen to .241, limiting him to pinch-running roles. Meanwhile, the Mets are anxious for ace pitcher Kodai Senga to return from a hamstring injury, as he has been a bright spot with a 1.47 ERA this season. The team is also set to welcome back right-hander Frankie Montas, whose return from the injured list is highly anticipated. With the Mets looking to regroup, the upcoming series against Atlanta presents a crucial opportunity for the team to regain some momentum.