The New York Mets shortstop offered a five-word response on the New York Yankees' "tough" decision on Anthony Volpe.

The New York Mets are no strangers to struggling stars this season. Slugger Juan Soto hit .232 in April and .219 in May after signing a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the team in the offseason.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Francisco Lindor Joins Alex Rodriguez in Incredible Baseball History. The New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night at Oracle Park, moving to 60-44 in the process.

Francisco Lindor homers as the Mets get by the Giants 8-1.

While the outfield and bullpen are more pressing needs, New York has reportedly gotten involved in a pursuit of an All-Star starting pitcher. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are among the teams that have recently “checked in” on a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

The New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants hope to put new toys from their impressive bullpens on display for a national-television audience Sunday night when they wrap up a three-game series.