The New York Mets just suffered a brutal injury that could pave the way to a major trade with the Miami Marlins before the MLB trade deadline.

The trade deadline is 50 days away, and the Mets are feeling good. New York’s 5-0 win over the Nationals Wednesday pushed them 20 games over .500, good for first in the National League East. But the Mets need only look back 365 days to know how much can change for a team from the start of June until the trade deadline at the end of July.

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly weighing their options after right-hander Aaron Civale requested a trade following a demotion to the bullpen, and the New York Mets are fielding calls on fellow right-hander Paul Blackburn,

As the Mets approach a pitching logjam, teams are reportedly inquiring about a potential trade for Paul Blackburn.

Mets-Phillies Bidding War Predicted Before MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a contentious division race as we approach the middle of July.

As the Mets rotation moves closer to full health and a potential logjam, the team has begun to get inquiries about trading Paul Blackburn, two sources told The Post.

The old baseball adage applies to the MLB-leading Mets as the July 31 trade deadline approaches: You can never have too much pitching.

As their rotation inches closer to full strength, the Mets are getting trade inquiries on righty Paul Blackburn. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Mets were no fluke last year and are heavyweights this year, and heavyweights go hard at finding solutions at the trade deadline.

The Mets have kept concerns over the depth of their bullpen to a minimum, but potential issues linger in the background of their success.

The Chicago Cubs didn't aim for Pete Crow-Armstrong in trade talks with the New York Mets but came away with the rising superstar.