There is a chance that either pitcher’s outing will end up being a farewell.

New York Mets corner infielder Mark Vientos is in the midst of a disappointing season, one in which he's failed to build on last year's momentum. Predictably, Vientos has found himself the subject of recent trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline -- a dynamic he opted to talk about with reporters on Monday.

The Mets could use help in centerfield, and Vientos could be trade bait.