Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:30 The Week That Was...meh

03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky

05:15 Kodai Senga is back

07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven

10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs

14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out

18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect

21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return?

26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview

42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos?

47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr?

49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews

52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette?

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