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 Mets, and just about every other team in the league, have to operate as if there will be a season next year. The intention is to be competitive again next season, which means the Mets need the kids to be winners.