The New York Mets have reportedly decided which areas of need the club will be targeting ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Amid mounting injuries, Jon Heyman sheds light on what the New York Mets will target at the MLB trade deadline.

The New York Mets relinquished the lead in the National League East division as their losing streak grew to six games, including two series sweeps in a row, on Thursday. Now the team will face the division rival Philadelphia Phillies with one of its biggest strengths becoming a sudden weakness thanks to a surge of brutal pitcher injuries.

The New York Mets (45-30) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) on Friday as the NL East co-leaders start a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Philadelphia has an outsized advantage in the pitching department tonight, and our Mets vs. Phillies predictions expect them to hand New York a multi-run loss on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on June 21, 2025 on ESPN.