What happened: Mets owner Steve Cohen said he is "extremely worried" about where the franchise is headed, speaking in a wide-ranging 40-minute podcast interview. The comments extend Cohen's recent public candor about the club's struggles and its uncertain path forward.
Why it matters: Cohen's unease lands as the same owner who has signaled the Mets could be sellers at the deadline weighs the team's next move. Public worry from an owner who has spent aggressively raises the stakes on roster and front-office decisions in the weeks ahead.
By the numbers: The Mets sit 35-50 on the season, scoring 4.0 runs per game while allowing 4.5, and have dropped four of their last five. They are in the middle of a road series against Toronto that is tied 1-1.
What to watch: Watch whether Cohen's remarks translate into deadline selling and how they shape David Stearns' front-office plans.