Tuesday’s start was against left-hander Sean Manaea, pushing M anny Machado into the DH spot as Iglesias got the start at third base. There’s a right-hander on the mound on Wednesday in Clay Holmes, but the right-handed-hitting Iglesias is starting a second straight day anyway, this time at shortstop as Xander Bogaerts gets a DH game.

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With the trade deadline and an off day looming on Thursday, the Mets gave an empty effort and were swept by the Padres at Petco Park.

The New York Mets are one of the more intriguing teams at the trade deadline. They could land a deal for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

Despite a second straight down season and battling injuries the last two years, the White Sox’s asking price for Robert Jr. is still at delusional levels. “The White Sox are a