On Friday, Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly named D-backs starter Merrill Kelly as a top potential trade fit for the Mets at this year's deadline, suggesting that New York could send pitching prospect Blade Tidwell back to Arizona in the deal.

BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run drive in the eighth inning for his first career pinch-hit homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader on Thursday.

After an infuriating NY Mets doubleheader loss, the team faces pressure to address offensive struggles and prioritize adding a run-producing bat before the trade deadline.

The Mets are going for a third straight series win against the Orioles in the first game of the doubleheader at 12:05 p.m. Thursday in Baltimore.

SportsLine's model simulated New York Mets vs. Baltimore 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's Game 1 matchup

One of the most interesting players who could be dealt is starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, who is in the middle of a breakout season with the Marlins. MLB insider Francys Romero recently reported that the two teams most interested in Cabrera are the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.