The Mets “are a lot better” after acquiring relievers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins before Thursday's Trade Deadline. “I’m super excited, especially in the bullpen. That unit there

Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped into a pennant race Friday when they joined the National League-East leading New York Mets in search of the franchise’s first championship since 1986.

Coming into the summer, improving the bullpen was a significant need for the Mets, and it has been one that was addressed and then some. New York started by acquiring left-hander Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles to give them a solid southpaw out of the bullpen,