Ahead of Friday’s 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets finally activated Raley, who underwent Tommy John surgery last May, off the 60-day injured list. Despite his extended absence, Raley, 37, is confident in his “stuff.”

Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the latest blow to New York's injury-depleted bullpen.

Earlier this season, as he worked through the later stages of his Tommy John rehab while unemployed, Brooks Raley held a showcase for interested teams. When he arrived at the field at the appointed hour,

The New York Mets are a serious threat to win the National League following their stellar offseason. Pete Alonso has been a huge part of the team's success.

Kranick joins Griffin Canning (Achilles), A.J. Minter (lat strain), Dedniel Núñez (elbow) and Danny Young (elbow) as the fifth pitcher the Mets have lost to season-ending surgery this season.

Teams are showing interest in Cardinals lefty Steven Matz, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis is also likely to at least consider offers for righty relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton.

The Mets' bullpen was gashed for seven runs, including three home runs, as they stumbled into the second half with an 8-4 loss to the Reds on Friday.