“Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns used a similar strategy in the past. While with the Milwaukee Brewers, he broke in future top starters Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Burnes, and Freddy Peralta as relievers for teams in playoff hunts. However, there is more risk in going such a route compared to acquiring a proven reliever.”

Coca-Cola confirmed to NBC Chicago the change began rolling out to all Costco warehouses across the globe on July 1. Coca-Cola fountain machines will span Costco stores across 14 countries, the beverage brand said, with a full rollout expected by fall 2025.

The New York Mets need to add pitching ahead of the trade deadline, but there's a chance they also pursue Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan.