Mets chase a Wild Card amid streaks and a shifting late-season landscape as Phillies widen their NL East lead. Gilbert and Buttó bolster the Giants’ bid after a deadline swap with New York, while Lindor remains the Mets’ steadying voice. Winker’s season is over and Megill’s elbow hovers over rotation plans, making a 15-20 game finish pivotal for the Mets’ postseason hopes and fantasy implications.

The Mets moved Drew Gilbert off their MLB roster at the trade deadline, swapping him for Tyler Rogers. Gilbert has since roared into relevance with the San Francisco Giants, flashing the kind of impact that makes a rebuilding club dangerous in the final stretch. Dan Martin of the New York Post calls the deal potentially haunting for New York as SF climbs back into the final Wild Card fray, powered by Gilbert’s early-life spark and a Giants lineup that refused to die after a rough patch.

Meanwhile, the Mets’ past deals—like Pete Crow-Armstrong—are re-examined as front offices weigh proven MLB production against high-upside prospects. The Giants’ post-deadline surge, aided by Devers’ bat in June and Gilbert’s breakout, underscores how quickly playoff races can tilt when a single young hitter clicks at the right time.

Helsley’s move from NL elite closer to shaky Mets setup man has produced 10 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings since the July 31 deadline. The Mets back him publicly, but late-inning work is critical with the rotation under pressure in a tight Wild Card race.

Rest and usage data hint at a small-sample puzzle: zero days rest 4.44 ERA, one day 2.27, two days 2.50. Mets stress execution and mechanics over rest, while Brazobán’s clean imaging and Winker/Siri rehab add options as Nimmo fuels late-inning offense.

New York’s bullpen woes continued to sting in a 4-3 loss to Atlanta at Citi Field, as Tyler Rogers faltered in relief and Ryan Helsley blew another save. Albies’ go-ahead double capped a late Braves surge, snapping the Mets’ 13-loss in 15 games run and tightening the National League wild-card picture with Cincinnati looming a half-game back. Francisco Lindor led a bright Mets offensive night with 3-for-4, a solo homer and a stolen base, but the late lapse overshadowed key performances from Nimmo and Alonso.

Code-switching bullpen rebuilds at the deadline—Rogers and Helsley—haven’t yet steadied a shaky relief corps, even as Senga delivered a strong but imperfect start in his return from hamstring trouble. Bryce Elder matched that with a solid line for Atlanta, and Albies, Harris II, and Ozuna supplied the late-inning punch to seal the series. The Braves’ win, their 7-3 mark against NYM this season, deepens the Mets’ skid but leaves their wild-card fate in flux behind Lindor’s resurgence at the plate.

Fantasy angles tilt toward bullpen risk and hot Braves bats in upcoming fixtures. The Mets’ late-game volatility could push managers to prioritize NYM streaming options behind Senga on tougher dates, while Braves stacks look appealing in DFS given the late-inning run potential. With Reds nipping at the Mets’ heels, every bullpen outing becomes pivotal for playoff positioning.