Pat Murphy’s past Mets candidacy resurfaces — NL East roundup

It was a completely dark day on the field in the NL East, with no teams in action. Off the field, though, one storyline resurfaced: Pat Murphy’s past candidacy for the New York Mets’ managerial job, highlighted by MLB Trade Rumors.

Mets’ 2019 search with Murphy back in the spotlight

MLB Trade Rumors notes that Pat Murphy, now the Brewers’ manager after being promoted from bench coach in November 2023, was one of the finalists in the Mets’ 2019 managerial search. At the time, the Mets’ general manager was Brodie Van Wagenen, who is now Murphy’s agent, according to the report.

The search ultimately led to the hiring of Carlos Beltran, but MLB Trade Rumors underlines that Murphy was firmly in that final group of candidates considered by New York. The reminder underscores the longstanding ties between the current Brewers skipper and the Mets organization, even years after that hiring process.

The MLB Trade Rumors column also touches on various NL East-related angles, including the Mets and the Miami Marlins, though the summary available does not provide additional specific details on those fronts.

Standings hold steady on an idle day

With the idle day, nothing changes in the table. The Atlanta Braves remain out in front of the NL East at 94-68, with the Philadelphia Phillies next at 88-74. The Miami Marlins follow at 80-82, ahead of the Washington Nationals at 77-85, while the Mets sit at 74-88.

Until games resume and fresh on-field storylines emerge, it’s this look back at the Mets’ 2019 managerial search, and Murphy’s role in it as relayed by MLB Trade Rumors, that provides the main talking point around the NL East.