What happened: Jon Heyman said the New York Mets should consider any deadline opportunity while protecting a young, largely inexpensive core. He clarified that including Francisco Lindor in that broader approach was not meant as criticism, while Juan Soto remains among the players he would retain.

Why it matters: The Mets have lost 50 of their first 85 games, increasing pressure to convert veterans into future assets before the Aug. 3 deadline. A broad sale could reshape the roster and payroll around its younger core.

What to watch: The Mets’ results before the deadline and the quality of incoming offers will determine how extensively the roster changes.