NEW YORK — The Mets are all but announcing plain and simple that they will be selling off their assets at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns met with the media ahead of the team’s series opener with the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field and spelled out an open-minded approach to the upcoming window.
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“We’ve been very clear, Steve’s been very clear that we expect to compete in 2027,” Stearns said. “We have to keep that in mind. We also have to make moves that we believe are right for the organizations, and so we’re sitting here nine, 10 days out from the deadline and we’re not going to close any paths down right now.”
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May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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May 28, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 6, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) hits a go-ahead three-run home run against the Los Angeles Anglels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Angels 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 6, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a go-ahead three-run home run against the Los Angeles Anglels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Angels 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; American League outfielder Carlos Beltran (36) of the New York Yankees during workout day before the MLB All Star Game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 24, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Carlos Beltran (36) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 26, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Carlos Beltran (36) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Hicks (31) after scoring a run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 30, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) catches a fly ball during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 31, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) on deck to bat during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 14, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Carlos Beltran (15) bats during game two of the 2017 ALCS playoff baseball series of the Houston Astros against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2008; Flushing, NY, USA; The New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran argues with home plate umpire Brian Runge after Runge threw him out of the game in the 4th inning. Runge had thrown out manager Jerry Manuel seconds before that. The New York Mets hosted the Seattle Mariners at Shea Stadium. Mandatory Credit: TIM FARRELL/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports
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Sept 17, 2008; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran (15) celebrates his two-run home run as first baseman Carlos Delgado (21) and right fielder Ryan Church (19) wait to congratulate him in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul. 20, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 16, 2010; Houston, TX, USA; New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran (15) in action against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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May 13, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran (15) finishes warming up before a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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June 13, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) in the on deck circle against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE
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June 28, 2010; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) receives congratulations from teammates after he hit a grand slam home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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June 29, 2010; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) makes a catch for an out during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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June 30, 2010; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) receives congratulations from first baseman Daniel Murphy (28) for his home run during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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July 4, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) is met by left fielder Jason Bay (44) after scoring a run in the 6th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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July 6, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) hits a double in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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July 6, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran (15) is congratulated after scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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May 14, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran (3) high fives first baseman Allen Craig (21) after hitting a three-run home run off of New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Carson (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 25, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) works out prior to the game against the New York Mets at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 19, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 19, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) is congratulated by catcher Brian McCann (34) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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The Mets Carlos Beltran tosses his bat aside after hitting a three-run homer in the 7th inning, as Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal looks on in Queens on May 2, 2005.
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Mets home opener vs. Washington Nationals. (right) NY Mets #15 Carlos Beltran takes the field during the opening ceremonies before the start of the game.
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Dec 10, 2019; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran speaks to the media during the MLB Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sport
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Mets Carlos Beltran at bat against the Yankees in the second game of the subway series at Yankee Stadium June 26, 2005.
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Mets Carlos Beltran hits an rbi single in the 5th against the Yankees, in the second game of the subway series at Yankee Stadium June 25, 2005. The Mets defeated the Yankees 10 – 3.
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Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran makes a great catch to rob Yankees Gary Sheffield in the 5th inning, in the second game of the subway series at Yankee Stadium June 26, 2005. The Mets defeated the Yankees 10 – 3.
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Carlos Beltran spent seven seasons with the Mets.
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Sep 13, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Former New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran hits during the Mets Alumni Game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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The messaging from Stearns stands as the backdrop of the team’s series against the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers, who hold the best record in baseball at 65-38 and are poised to buy and fortify their quest for a three-peat in about a week’s time. The Mets (43-60), meanwhile, are open for business and ready to look toward the future.
It will be one of the final games for the Mets as currently constituted as Sean Manaea makes his eighth start of the season. He carries a 2-5 record and 4.74 ERA into his second outing out of the All-Star break.
The Dodgers will counter with Roki Sasaki, who is 3-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 17 starts this season.
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Check back for more updates and analysis as the Mets and Dodgers open their three-game series on Friday night:
What time is NY Mets vs Dodgers game today?
Time: 7:10 p.m.
What channel is NY Mets vs Dodgers today?
TV: WPIX
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Streaming: MLB.TV
NY Mets, Dodgers starting pitchers today
Mets: Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.74 ERA)
Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (3-5, 4.98)
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