The New York Mets have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a potential trade for starting pitcher Mitch Keller after the Chicago Cubs initially registered interest, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

In response, the Mets are doing what any smart front office would: scanning the trade market with growing urgency. According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles, the Mets have recently contacted the Pirates about Mitch Keller. That nugget was shared by Mets Batflip on X, sparking a flurry of speculation about Keller’s fit in Queens.

The Philadelphia Phillies' interest in Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star reliever David Bednar has seen an uptick lately, after having a 0.00 ERA since June 1st.