CLEVELAND — Now that the trade deadline is over, what comes next for the moribund Mets? The Mets did that Tuesday at Progressive Field, beating the Cleveland Guardians, 6-2, in the first game of a three-game series. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe final scores matter little for the Mets at this point in a season that has been over for them for months. The intention is to be competitive again next season, which means the Mets need these kids to be winners. "A day off here and there, as we talked about, to make sure they get through their first full Major League season.