- Opting not to have Manaea at least start the sixth backfired on the Mets quickly, as the bullpen imploded. Jose Buttó struggled in both the sixth and seventh innings, retiring just four of the 11 batters he faced to allow five runs on two walks and five hits.

Elias Díaz drives in Jose Iglesias with walk-off single; five-run fifth inning brought Padres back from four runs down

The Mets' season-high seven game win streak came to an end in a raucous, deeply bizarre, endlessly eventful game at Petco Park.

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As the New York Mets prepare for their upcoming clash versus the San Diego Padres, the team made two moves involving relief arms.

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Brazobán and Reed Garrett lead the Mets with 44 games apiece. With 51.2 innings to his name, he leads the bullpen and has arguably been overused. In Triple-A, the consequences of using him once or twice a week are minimal, whereas doing so in the bigs would have cascading issues for the rest of the 'pen.

Right-hander Stephen Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, clearing the way for right-hander Ryan Bergert to start for the Padres against the New York Mets. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. on Padres.TV. Kolek allowed five runs in 11⅔ innings in two starts on the road trip. He is being replaced in the rotation by Bergert. At least for now.