Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it…
- The Mets tied the game late, but fell 4-3 in extra innings to the Giants on Friday night
- The loss stung, as David Peterson was solid over six innings and Pete Alonsosocked his 249th career homer
- Carlos Mendozahad plenty of takeaways
- SNY contributor Anthony McCarron noted that even with the new-look bullpen, offensive woes need solving
- Ryan Helsley made a "lights out" debut with help from "Hells Bells"
- Before the game, he talked about taking on any role in the 'pen: "I'll be ready to pitch whenever"
- New Met Tyler Rogers spoke about his excitement to join the "complete package"
- And Cedric Mullins added that his skillset fits with the Mets and mentioned his championship aspirations
- Earlier in the day, the skipper addressed the new additions and the plan for center field
- WATCH:The Mets Pod discusses if NY has the best bullpen in the NL East?
- WATCH:The Baseball Night in NY crew on the Mets' X-factors in their title chase
- The MLB Trade Deadline meant roster reshuffling, including Luisangel Acuña's return to the minors
- Down on the farm, a vote of confidence in Brandon Sproat is doing some good
- SEE IT: The Mets unveiled a video tribute to former reliever Jose Butto at Citi Field
Read the full article here