Mets bullpen taking advantage of 'great opportunity' after trade deadline: 'We want to go out there and compete'

The Mets' bullpen has been instrumental in their recent success since undergoing roster changes following the trade deadline on August 3rd. Their recent performance was evident in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday, when the bullpen held the MLB's highest-scoring offense to just two hits over the final 4.2 innings. Starting pitchers Robert Stock had a strong outing, and New York's relievers, including Nate Lavender, Jonathan Pintaro, Daniel Duarte, and Kodai Senga, kept the Nats off the board.

Interim manager Andy Green praised the bullpen's impressive performances and highlighted Pintaro's journey from independent ball to earning his first win in the big leagues. Pintaro expressed his excitement about the opportunity to compete and contribute to the team's success. He emphasized that the primary goal for all the relievers is to compete and help their teammates secure wins.

Duarte has been particularly impressive, earning praise for his exceptional play. Senga, who has been solid in high-leverage situations, has been 2-for-2 on save opportunities. Green mentioned that Senga will continue to receive high-leverage pitching assignments, adjusting his role to suit the specific game situation. The Mets bullpen will now focus on maintaining their winning streak as they continue their home series against the Nationals this weekend and throughout the final stretch of the regular season.