We're trying to develop a culture, a style of play for sure, and part of that is the violence with which we play and aggression, the urgency and all that. Today, at times, it went a little too far and we've got to learn how to manage that.
I feel like [I've seen the development] in how he's handled those stretches when things aren't going his way. Every hitter is going to go through stretches where it's hard...and I feel like he's handled those a lot better for some reason.
The Bayern Campus has been struggling over the years, reflected in the departure of many players who opted for better career opportunities elsewhere, along with criticism regarding the lack of a loan manager until 2023.
It seems unlikely that Luis Robert Jr. -- once projected as a centerpiece of this deadline -- will be dealt, unless a team makes a big bet on a player who has either underperformed or been hurt this year.
Francisco Alvarez has shown resilience after his Triple-A stint, returning to the major leagues and making a significant impact in the Mets' comeback game against the Angels.