This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets game against Royals in Kansas City delayed by rain on July 13

Rental pitching comes in high demand at the trade deadline, so the Yankees would have to pay up with a few key prospects. But Lugo would certainly boost their rotation and give them another front-end starter to go with Max Fried, Luis Gil and Carlos Rodon.

If the Kansas City Royals want to go into sell mode prior to the trade deadline, one MLB executive suggested two potential landing spots for Seth Lugo.

The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals square off in the final game of a three-game series. The Mets can sweep the series with a win.

In the eighth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Royals drew the short end of an official replay review. It was the second time in consecutive days that a baserunner was called out.

Sean Manaea, who battled through oblique and elbow injuries for months, will look to continue his career resurgence in the Mets finale vs. the Royals on Sunday.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 23-25 record in home games and a 46-49 record overall. The Royals have a 14-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

The KC bullpen held its own. The Mets (55-41) scored three runs — including a Juan Soto two-run homer — and registered six hits. If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.