As the New York Mets look to stay competitive in the NL East, a potential trade for Pirates ace Mitch Keller could bolster their injury-riddled rotation.

The New York Mets reportedly have reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates about starting pitcher Mitch Keller as rumors surface of the Chicago Cubs' interest.

The New York Mets have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a potential trade for starting pitcher Mitch Keller after the Chicago Cubs initially registered interest, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The New York Mets could acquire Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller, but there are pros and cons to the trade.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they take on the New York Mets. Pittsburgh is 22-21 in home games and 34-50 overall. The Pirates have the sixth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.81.

The New York Yankees may have to cross off one of the names on their list of potential trade deadline targets after it emerged Bryan Reynolds does not want to move to the Big Apple

Mets Linked to Pirates’ Mitch Keller. As MLB insiders believe the New York Mets are likely to be buyers come the July 31st deadline, New York has been in talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates about ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Mets. Pittsburgh has gone 21-21 at home and 33-50 overall. The Pirates are 12-34 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

The Pirates are an underdog at home (+138) against the Mets (-164). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Mets looking to David Peterson (5-3), and Mitch Keller (1-10) taking the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.