The starter acquired in an offseason trade has been doing well at Triple A while a couple big-league starters have been inconsistent.

Since May 20, who has the best record in the Major Leagues? No, it’s not the Mets, Dodgers or Yankees. It’s the Rays. By pounding the Mets, 8-4, at Citi Field on Saturday, Tampa Bay has won 17 of its last 23 games.

Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two hits and two RBIs apiece and the Tampa Bay Rays remained hot with an 8-4 win over the New York Mets on Saturday. Junior Caminero homered to lead off a five-run fourth inning for Tampa Bay,

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Makes Tylor Megill Admission After Loss to Rays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets (45-26) couldn't have asked for a better start this season, as they have the top record in the NL. However, right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill has not pulled his weight recently.

Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe, left, and Taylor Walls, right, react after Walls scored on a single hit by Josh Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP

Following a roughly 50-minute long rain delay, the Mets took the field on a day that felt more like mid-April than mid-June at Citi Field. Things got off to an inauspicious start, as Megill hit the leadoff hitter Josh Lowe on a pitch that bounced in the dirt before connecting with him.

There was a time where they might have made their debuts with the Mets. Instead, they're thriving for a different organization.

Junior Caminero homered to ignite a five-run fourth inning Saturday, while Taylor Walls doubled twice and knocked in two runs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays stopped the New York Mets by an 8-4 count.

Rays No. 6 prospect Aidan Smith swats a two-run home run to left field, his fifth of the year for High-A Bowling Green

NEW YORK - The Tampa Bay Rays stymied the New York Mets for a second consecutive day at Citi Field on Saturday, overcoming a 51-minute pregame rain delay to win