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.

What to watch: Watch whether Cohen's remarks translate into deadline selling and how they shape David Stearns' front-office plans.